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HLSCC takes steps to build housing for students, staff

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has moved closer to becoming a fully residential institution, with government funding now allocated for the design of its first purpose-built student dormitory. The announcement was made during a conference to mark the […]
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Premier promises Prospect Reef ground-breaking before election

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the long-delayed redevelopment of Prospect Reef will break ground before the next general election, describing the project as one he intends to see started during the life of the current administration. The Premier made […]
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Governor cites tangible outcomes from crime summit

Governor Daniel Pruce has pointed to a series of tangible developments across the territory’s security sector following commitments made during the 2025 Anti-Crime Summit. Speaking during a press conference at Government House, the governor said several initiatives discussed at the […]
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Gov’t seeks public input on proposed Sexual Offences Bill

The government has launched a territory-wide consultation inviting residents and stakeholders to comment on the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025, which aims to modernise laws governing sexual offences in the Virgin Islands. The draft legislation consolidates existing provisions and introduces […]
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Historian recounts BVI’s legacy of agriculture, land ownership

Historian and Director of Culture Dr Katherine Smith is calling on Virgin Islanders to reflect on a powerful but often overlooked legacy — that both free and enslaved people in the territory were deeply rooted in land ownership and agriculture […]

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Premier urges BVI to brac...
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned that residents should prepare for higher fuel prices, saying global...
March 5, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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USVI Governor prefers to ...
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says he would prefer to resolve ongoing marine charter disputes with the...
March 5, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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Premier says Festival Par...
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said that the announcement by Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce...
March 5, 2026 at 6:48 AM

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BVI earns top rankings in latest US News & World Report

The British Virgin Islands has secured another major international accolade, earning the 7th spot in the Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean for 2026, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The US-based...
March 5, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Health Ministry warns of rising child respiratory infections

Health officials are warning parents and caregivers about a recent rise in respiratory tract infections among young children across the territory. The Ministry of Health and Social Development said childcare providers have reported...
March 5, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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BVI not ready for independence referendum yet

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the BVI is not yet ready to hold a referendum on independence, arguing that more public education is needed before residents can make such a decision. The Premier made the remarks during a recent...
March 4, 2026 at 7:37 AM

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NDP is the cause of current immigration woes — Rosan

Media owner and political commentator Cindy Rosan has argued that many of the social challenges now confronting the BVI stem from policy decisions made under the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration. Speaking recently...
March 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Guyanese charged after domestic assault

A 57-year-old Guyanese national has been charged with assault following a reported domestic incident at a popular restaurant in Road Town last weekend. It is reported that the man was at the restaurant when the woman with whom he is...
March 4, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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Premier: System structured for public officers to fail

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that the structure of the BVI’s governance framework is fundamentally flawed, suggesting that the current system is “structured for persons to fail” and is partly responsible for slow government...
March 4, 2026 at 6:12 AM

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Police aim to harden territory against cartels

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has signalled its intention to strengthen the territory’s defences against the growing threat of transnational organised crime, with Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger outlining...
March 4, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Private sector should match music education funding — deCastro

Education Minister Sharie deCastro has urged the private sector to match government’s financial commitment to music education, arguing that national development requires broad community support. Speaking at the launch of Education...
March 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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CARICOM says it’s not fragmented, despite differences

At the close of the recently concluded CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, the region’s chair insisted that the bloc remains united — even amid sharp disagreements over foreign policy and responses to geopolitical tensions in...
March 3, 2026 at 6:31 AM

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BVI not prepared for global instability from US-Iran war

Host of the Honestly Speaking radio programme, Claude Skelton Cline, is warning that the BVI is dangerously unprepared for the fallout of the budding war between the United States and Iran, arguing that global instability could quickly...
March 3, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Investor confidence ‘nonexistent’ in Virgin Islands — Penn

Opposition legislator Marlon Penn has declared that investor confidence in the Virgin Islands is “nonexistent”, arguing that uncertainty and bureaucracy continue to hinder economic growth and private sector expansion. Penn said...
March 3, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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BVI man convicted of possessing fake green card

A federal jury in St Thomas, USVI has convicted a British Virgin Islands man of possessing a counterfeit permanent resident card, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands. United States...
March 3, 2026 at 6:06 AM

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Emancipation festival parade to be shifted from August Monday

The Emancipation Festival Parade will no longer be held on August Monday, as organisers move to separate the territory’s traditional Rise and Shine tramp from the daytime parade in a bid to improve timing, participation and overall...
March 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Adaejah Hodge sets SEC 200m world-leading time

BVI speed phenom Adaejah Hodge delivered a record-breaking performance to secure the women’s 200m title at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Indoor Championships on Saturday, clocking a world-leading 22.32 seconds and handing the...
March 2, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Parillon calls for urgent infrastructure fixes

Residents of the Third District are demanding immediate action on long-standing infrastructure problems, warning that poor roads, waste management failures and unreliable water supply are putting lives and livelihoods at risk. Community...
March 2, 2026 at 6:40 AM

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BVI FSC set to open office in Panama

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced plans to open a representative office in Panama City, marking a strategic push to deepen its presence in the Latin American market. The FSC is the autonomous regulatory authority...
March 2, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Virgin Islander Ayana Hull lands big role at Maples law firm

A local Virgin Islands attorney has been appointed partner at an international law firm with a strong presence in the territory. Virgin Islander Ayana Hull has joined Maples and Calder — the law firm of the Maples Group — as partner and...
March 2, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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VG residents fear cruise “infestation” of local parks

Virgin Gorda residents have raised alarm over what one resident described as a potential “infestation” of cruise ship passengers in the territory’s national parks, warning that unchecked visitor numbers could erode both the environment...
February 27, 2026 at 7:11 AM

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Premier faces backlash over CARICOM free movement comments

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has come under criticism following remarks that the territory would not accept free movement of Caribbean nationals if granted full membership in the Caribbean Community. Speaking at the 50th regular CARICOM...
February 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Penn resists comparisons to Stacy Mather

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has rejected comparisons being made between himself and former opposition member Stacy Mather, saying his political record shows consistency rather than convenience. Penn’s comments came...
February 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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Vetting of police still ongoing

Governor Daniel Pruce has confirmed that the vetting of officers within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) remains incomplete, with the process still open and officers continuing to submit documentation. Addressing the...
February 27, 2026 at 6:28 AM