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Premier given ‘A’ for bud...Bishop John Cline has given Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley an ‘A’ for his presentation of the 2027 budget...
November 5, 2026 at 7:11 AM -
Detention centre shouldn’...National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Ninth District, Shereen Flax-Charles has questioned...
November 5, 2026 at 6:34 AM -
Plaskett inherits BVI rif...Stacey Plaskett has made history as the first Black woman elected governor of a United States state or...
November 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Bring back proper funding for Public Works
Opposition At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has raised concerns about the apparent lack of funding and attention given to the Public Works Department, arguing that its weakened role has contributed to the deterioration of public...
November 5, 2026 at 6:07 AM -
Vanterpool questions timing of govt’s promised tax rebate
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has questioned the government’s decision to delay a promised $5,000 payroll tax rebate until December 2027, arguing that residents need financial relief now as they struggle...
November 5, 2026 at 6:01 AM -
Court rules that DPP can be sued in malicious prosecution claim
The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions and a police chief inspector can remain defendants in a malicious prosecution lawsuit brought by retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James. In...
November 4, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Gunman gets nine years for UP’s Cineplex robberies
The High Court sentenced Kimron White to nine years and 27 days in prison for robbing three men at gunpoint in the UP’s Cineplex car park in Road Town, Tortola. Justice Angelica Teelucksingh handed down the sentence in July after...
November 4, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
Gov’t should target derelicts for additional revenue
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has suggested that the government could generate additional revenue by imposing fines on persons who abandon derelict vehicles and boats across the territory. Speaking in...
November 4, 2026 at 6:23 AM -
Gov’t plans housing programme for Virgin Islanders
The government plans to make Crown land available for a residential housing programme for Virgin Islanders and provide mortgage guarantees for eligible participants, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly during his...
November 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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29-yr-old arrested for ammunition
A 29-year-old man was recently arrested and charged after police discovered a loaded firearm magazine in his vehicle. BVI News understands that the discovery was made some weeks ago, after police responded to a report of an attempted...
November 4, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
BVI accepting third-world water standards — Vanterpool
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has accused the government of allowing the Virgin Islands to slip into third-world conditions by failing to provide residents with a reliable water supply. The former Communications...
November 3, 2026 at 6:39 AM -
Flax-Charles backs higher National Parks Trust fees
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has defended increases in National Parks Trust fees in the BVI, arguing that additional revenue is necessary to maintain the territory’s parks, public facilities and visitor attractions. Appearing...
November 3, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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Scatliffe-Leonard fears VIP will leave no cash for next gov’t
The National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate for the Seventh District, Perline Scatliffe-Leonard has expressed concern that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government’s spending habits could leave little money available for...
November 3, 2026 at 6:17 AM -
Skelton Cline: We don’t need voice in UK Parliament!
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has rejected proposals for the BVI to gain stronger representation in the United Kingdom parliament, arguing that the territory instead needs greater political autonomy and partnership with...
November 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM -
BVI, Hong Kong ink financial services agreement
The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong to strengthen financial services cooperation, expand market access for local businesses and create new opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship. The...
November 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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Wheatley threatens to reveal “very disturbing” findings in healthcare
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has issued a stern warning to Opposition Leader Marlon Penn, threatening to expose what he described as “very disturbing” findings uncovered during ongoing investigations into inefficiencies within...
November 2, 2026 at 7:32 AM -
Vanterpool proposes higher taxes on cruise passengers
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has proposed gradually increasing the tax charged on cruise ship passengers visiting the Virgin Islands from $16 to as much as $25 per person. He argued that the territory...
November 2, 2026 at 6:23 AM -
DeCastro says $79M education budget not enough
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has said the $79 million proposed for her ministry in the BVI’s 2027 budget will not be enough to meet all its priorities, and she intends to seek additional funding during the upcoming Standing...
November 2, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Vanterpool slams $81M capital spending plan
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has questioned the government’s ability to execute its proposed $81.1 million capital spending programme in 2027, describing the allocation as unrealistic and raising concerns...
November 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
BVI Ports Authority wins Cruise Port of the Year award
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has won the Cruise Port of the Year award, earning regional recognition for its performance and improvements in cruise port operations. The Authority received the Nathan Dundas Cruise Port of the Year...
November 2, 2026 at 6:04 AM -
COMMENTARY: The man on the street corner’s politics
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Now this Ole Boy has been much maligned of recent by both loved ones and former friends. Former friends? He has been dropped by people who feel he is out of order. He has been accused of treachery, even...
October 31, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Not my gov’t! Take NDP to Human Rights Commission
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that it’s the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, not his government, that should be taken before the newly established Human Rights Commission over long-standing water...
October 30, 2026 at 6:31 AM -
Turnbull questions Premier’s plans for so-called ‘party centre’
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s plans to develop a National Cultural Arena in Road Town, questioning the proposed location and describing the project as the...
October 30, 2026 at 6:18 AM -
Former elected leaders to receive chauffeur services
The House of Assembly is seeking professional chauffeur services to help former legislators, particularly those experiencing mobility challenges and other health-related difficulties, attend official functions safely and with dignity. The...
October 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
