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CORRECTION: Govt spends over $10 million annually in rent instead of $2 million stated. What should happen to the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex? After years out of full operation and millions of dollars spent on rehabilitation, the BVI is facing a bigger question: Should government move back in, or should the property be transformed into something else? A proposal has suggested turning the Administration Complex into a mix of small-business spaces, conference facilities, and a hotel, while decentralizing government services across the Sister Islands. But before we decide what the building should become, shouldn’t we look at the numbers? How much has already been spent? How much more will rehabilitation cost? How much is government currently paying in rent? What would a commercial redevelopment actually cost—and generate? And what would happen to the private properties currently housing government offices? Compared to what? Because ideas are easy. Feasibility studies, financial models, and measurable results are what matter. Don’t just give us a vision. Show us the numbers.

FIX THE PROCESS, FIX THE PROBLEM How Do We Build Government Processes That Actually Work? In Part 1, we asked: “Accountability or Excuses?” Now, let's talk about solutions. In Part 2 of BVI Buzz, Gary Rhymer takes a deeper look at government accountability through the lens of systems, technology, and process design. With more than 20 years of experience in IT and business processes, Gary explores how government can strengthen accountability by building better systems, not simply by trying to determine who is responsible after something goes wrong.

Accountability or Excuses? Fixing Government Processes in the BVI — Part 1 What happens when government processes fail, and nobody seems to know who is responsible? In Part 1 of this BVI Buzz conversation, Gary Rhymer takes a closer look at government accountability, financial controls, and the processes that are supposed to protect public resources and deliver effective services. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience working in IT across both the private and public sectors, Gary explores why strong organizations rely on clear ownership, defined workflows, approval hierarchies, electronic controls, audit trails, and measurable accountability. The conversation isn't about attacking individuals. It's about asking a bigger question: Are we dealing with a people problem or a process problem? What system allowed this to happen and what needs to change to prevent it from happening again? Because accountability shouldn't begin after something goes wrong. It should be built into the process from the beginning. 🎙️ This is Part 1 of the conversation. Listen. Think. Share. Join the conversation. BVI Buzz — Bringing the BVI conversation forward.

In September, the Auditor General released a detailed report exposing major gaps in transparency surrounding the 2024 salary increases for public officers. While many civil servants finally received overdue raises after more than 20 years without an adjustment, the report also revealed that members of the House of Assembly selected the highest salary range for themselves, increasing their total compensation by 119% without full disclosure to the public or Cabinet. This episode breaks down the facts in plain language: What PwC recommended, what Cabinet approved, what was hidden from financial briefs, and why the Auditor General flagged “incomplete financial information.” We also examine the government’s official response, calls for transparency from Hon. Myron Walwyn, and rising public pressure for accountability. This is more than politics; it’s about public trust. Public service salary increase, Auditor General BVI report, House of Assembly salary controversy, BVI politics podcast, Virgin Islands accountability, government transparency Caribbean, BVI news analysis, salary scandal BVI, governance and corruption Caribbean, public trust Virgin Islands, BVI Buzz podcast.

In this episode of BVI Buzz, we unpack the UK’s renewed push on overseas finance centres — and the BVI is once again in the spotlight. We break down why London is tightening the pressure, what’s at stake for our economy, and why this moment matters for Virgin Islanders everywhere.

BVIBuzz interviews, Dr. Richard Georges, President at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and Gregory Lemmon,  co-founder at UBIQUITY Ltd, a Managed IT Service Provider and founder at SOC Intell a cybersecurity consulting firm both companies serve clients across the Caribbean. HLSCC https://hlscc.edu.vg/ Gregory Lemon https://ubiquityltd.com/ [email protected]  MSCE MCT ISC2 Authorized Instructor CISSP

BVI Buzz collaborated with Umoja Town Hall to bring you this series around the BVI Constitution Reform process and the proposed changes for the constitution. This is PART 1 of that series.

Interview with Dalan Vanterpool, as we discuss his book, NO BOSS, ONLY CLIENTS and more… Free Sample of the book below : https://dalanvanterpool.com/nbocfreesample/. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]

Graduation Season in the BVI. A replay of keynote speech given to the 2011 graduating class of the ESHS where I was keynote speaker from the class of 1991.

BVIBuzz celebrating small wins with you. “Small Wins are Still Won, and the Journey is more important than overnight success.” BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]

The week of events from April 28th to May 5th, with the arrest of BVI Premier, Andrew Fahie to a week later, a  vote of no NO CONFIDENCE  in the current Govt and the stripping of the title of Premier from Andrew Fahie. In addition, the swearing in of a new Premier, Natalio Wheatley with a coalition Govt in an attempt to fend of direct UK rule in the BVI. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]

A joint discussion with hosts from various BVI talk shows and podcasts having conversations about the COI, Self-Governance and other BVI current affairs. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]

BVI's own Juanita Michelle discusses her journey to pursuing her passion and purpose from working a full time Govt job to owning her own business in the BVI. Juanita Michelle discusses the burning she had within that put her on that path.  Juanita also discusses Life coach services she provides in addition to her Copy Editing & Writing Agency - Precision. CONTACT INFO For Juanita Michelle Precision  - A Copy Editing & Writing Agency Tel: 284-499-3348 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/i.am.precision.share Instagram: https://instagram.com/i.am.precision Self-Expression & Life-Reinvention Coaching Tel: 284-499-3348 Tel: 757-644-5400 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/lifecoach.juanitamichelle https://facebook.com/the.juanita.michelle Instagram: https://instagram.com/_juanita.michelle_

Welcome into 2022, BVI Buzz Host talks about just doing that thing that's been holding you back and birthing it in 2022. Also talking about an exciting project embarking in 2022, the BVI Diaspora Network. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]

Virgin Islander, Dr. Cyrilyn Walters talks about choosing the Medical field as a career and how that came about.  Dr. Walters also discusses the last year of working through a pandemic and what that experience has been like for her. She also discusses the vaccines and her thoughts on the different options out there. Dr. Cyrilyn Walters also demystifies some of the myths out there regarding the vaccines out there and much more. I am very proud to have Virgin Islander, Dr. Walters as a guest on BVI Buzz. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  [email protected]