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The outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert launches a Commission of Inquiry in the BVI in January 2021, we discuss the COI, its effects to the BVI, Who Is To Blame and comparison to the Turks and Caicos brought by the UK Govt between 2008-2009. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  bvibuzz@gmail.com

Where is the BVI's Freedom Of Information Act.  We were promised this as far back as 2011. We look at the brief history of the Act, the delay in bringing the Act to the House of Assembly and what's usually included in a FOI (Freedom Of Information) Act.  Why it's been difficult in the Caribbean in adopting Freedom on Information Acts. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  bvibuzz@gmail.com

Part 2 of our conversation with Ms. Shaina Smith, Interim Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association where we discussed: 1. Innovative Development Strategies for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). 2. Long Term Planning 3. Much Much More. BVICCHA Website:   https://www.bviccha.org/ BVICCHA on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/bviccha Email BVICCHA at info@bviccha.org BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  bvibuzz@gmail.com 

Part 1 of our conversation with Ms. Shaina Smith, Interim Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association where we discussed: 1. The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association and it’s role as it relates to small businesses. 2. Benefits of being a member of the BVICCHA. 3. Its advocacy role related to Govt and other stakeholders 4. Effects of Covid-19 and awaiting Government’s stimulus response. BVICCHA Website:   https://www.bviccha.org/

I interviewed Mr. McKenzie Baltimore Jr. also known as BMORE, Musician turned Wellness Entrepreneur.  We sat down at Peach Drop Nutritional Center in Atlanta.  We discuss his physical, mental and spiritual growth and also why you haven’t seen him in the musical spotlight like before.   Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) **************************************** McKenzie Baltimore Jr. Owner of @islandfitnutrition Ask About my 21 Day Challenge vifitcouple.goherbalife.com Instagram: @mckenziebaltimore

Our conversation continues with Mr. Benito Wheatley, as he reflects on his grandfather, Dr. Hon. Willard Wheatley, past chief minister of the BVI and impact on his life.  We discuss how he dealt with one of the most horrific events in the BVI in 2017, the direct impact of Cat 5 hurricane Irma and his role as the sole voice to the world.  Benito then gives a reflection on Hon. Ralph T. O'neal, the longest serving politician in BVI's history serving almost 40 yrs. Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host)

I interviewed Mr. Benito Wheatley, Policy Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Science and Policy. Benito Wheatley is Special Envoy of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government and the Premier’s Advisor on International Relations, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN). We sat down in the virtual studios for Part 1 of this episode where we talked about keeping BVI Historical Milestones Alive namely the 70th Anniversary of the Great March of November 24th. Also discussed was the 40th Anniversary celebration last year of the End of Grant-In-Aid. Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host)

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