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Elmore Stoutt High student allegedly assaults teacher

A female teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) was physically assaulted by a male student in a hallway incident that sparked a police investigation and raised questions about student mental health and school preparedness. According to a ZBVI […]
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Gov’t members say history will be kind to Premier

Some members of the government have rejected the “power-hungry” label placed on Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, arguing that history will ultimately be kind to him for his leadership and courage when the territory’s sovereignty was under threat in 2022. Opposition […]
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House passes Customs Management & Duties Bill

The House of Assembly has passed the Customs Management and Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at encouraging local ownership and longer vessel stays in the Virgin Islands’ marine sector. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced the bill, explaining that it was […]
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Skelton: Reunited NDP could win 7 to 9 seats in next election

Opposition legislator Ronnie Skelton has suggested that a reunified National Democratic Party (NDP) could potentially secure as many as nine seats in the next general election. Skelton based this projection on the combined number of votes received by the NDP […]
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48 COI recommendations fully implemented – Premier

The government has completed the implementation of all 48 recommendations from the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) report and submitted its Self-Assessment Report to the United Kingdom government. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement in the House of Assembly […]

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Gov’t hits back at UK cla...
The government has rejected what it called “highly misleading” claims published in the UK Guardian,...
May 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Concern raised over perce...
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for major structural reforms to the Attorney General’s...
May 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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VIP considering Smith, Fr...
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has revealed that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) executive is exploring...
May 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM

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BVI records uptick in overnight arrivals

Data from the Central Statistics Office indicate that the British Virgin Islands recorded an increase in overnight visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2025, covering the months of January through March. According to the BVI...
May 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Masked men arrested near bank freed without charge

Two masked men arrested near a popular bank in the early hours of April 24 have been released from custody without charge, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said on Wednesday. The pair had been held after police responded...
May 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Premier says some news media misrepresent his gov’t

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has responded to recent local media coverage, stating that he often laments when news organisations misrepresent his statements. The Premier made the comments during the April 30 airing of the Virgin Islands...
May 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM

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Man arrested for shooting at Free Bottom nightclub

Information reaching BVI News indicates that police have charged one man in connection with a shooting at a nightclub in Free Bottom last Wednesday. No fatalities were reported, but sources say two masked gunmen entered the club and...
May 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Too little revenue coming from marine sector, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that the BVI is not generating sufficient revenue from its marine sector, despite its international status as a premier sailing destination. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the passage...
May 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Alliance snubbed at NDP meeting — Skelton Cline

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has claimed that members of the Opposition Alliance were excluded from a recent meeting between the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), raising concerns...
May 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM

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Airport parking amnesty runs until May 31

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced a temporary amnesty for all vehicles parked at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, giving owners until May 31 to remove them without paying any parking fees or penalties. The...
May 7, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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UK MPs slam BVI for cartoon campaign amid missed deadline

UK politicians have criticised the BVI for missing a key corporate transparency deadline while launching a cartoon-led campaign to promote financial accountability instead. The BVI, along with other UK overseas territories like...
May 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Penn and Skelton deny ‘power-grab’ claims

Opposition legislator Marlon Penn has dismissed claims that the reunification of the National Democratic Party (NDP) was driven by a personal power quest, insisting that the move is rooted in respect, collaboration and the needs of...
May 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM

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Premier rejects ‘power-hungry’ label

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has firmly denied claims that he was driven by a desire for power when he accepted the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) in 2022. He insists that his actions were taken to protect the...
May 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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BVI named ‘Hottest Destination’ for 2025

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has received a significant boost to its tourism profile, being named the Hottest Destination of 2025 by Modern Luxury, the largest luxury lifestyle media company in the United States. The announcement...
May 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Locals shut out of key roles in law enforcement review?

A wide-ranging review of the BVI’s law enforcement and criminal justice sectors by a United Kingdom team has raised concern over the proposed exclusion of Virgin Islanders from senior roles in newly created or restructured agencies. The...
May 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM

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Review finds poor oversight of public spending

A sweeping UK-commissioned review of law enforcement and criminal justice in the BVI has found major failures in financial oversight, revealing short-term budgeting, crumbling infrastructure and years of underinvestment that have...
May 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Residents express gratitude for government grants

Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has revealed that residents have been expressing gratitude for the increased grants being provided under the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act 2024. The Act was updated last...
May 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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BVI Finance internship sees growth in second year

Some 36 tertiary-level students will participate in the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme, gaining valuable industry experience in some of BVI’s leading financial services firms. The programme – in its second...
May 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM

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Walwyn urges comprehensive strategy on crime

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called on the government to adopt a coordinated national crime strategy in the face of rising robberies across the territory. He warned that the spike in criminal activity is not just threatening...
May 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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RVIPF cautions residents against complacency

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has warned residents not to become complacent despite several encouraging crime reductions in the first quarter of 2025. While some serious crimes have decreased, police say other offences...
May 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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We have to learn better negotiating skills — Walwyn

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has indicated that elected leaders need to sharpen their negotiating skills to effectively counter some of the arguments presented by the United Kingdom in its latest report on crime-fighting agencies...
May 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM

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Premier promises hard negotiations with UK over BVI powers

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised “to negotiate very hard” with the United Kingdom to retain control over key institutions in the BVI as the territory prepares for constitutional talks with its administering power. Speaking...
May 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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BVI can’t get aid without up-to-date census data

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has underscored the critical importance of the national census, revealing that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) continues to miss out on international aid due to the lack of up-to-date population statistics. Field...
May 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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New airport rules undermine local culture – Skelton Cline

Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline has raised concerns over new airport regulations that he says will disrupt the lives of taxi drivers and ordinary citizens in the territory. Speaking on his radio show, Honestly Speaking, Skelton...
May 2, 2025 at 6:34 AM