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ROSAN: Stop asking for Walwyn, start calling for Penn

Political commentator Cindy Rosan has argued that public attention is being directed at the wrong person, saying residents should stop questioning the visibility of former Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn and instead focus on holding current Opposition Leader Marlon Penn accountable. […]
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Parillon pledges focus on skilled workers if elected

Aaron Parillon has pledged to prioritise creating opportunities for skilled workers and tradespeople — especially those in the Third Electoral District — if elected. Speaking recently on the Talking Points radio programme, the Third District hopeful argued that too many […]
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Attacks on financial services real, intense and constant — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned that the BVI’s financial services industry faces relentless external pressure, declaring that attacks on international financial centres such as the BVI are “real,” “intense,” and “constant“. Delivering his 2026 State of the Territory Address, […]
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Govt should help first-time homeowners acquire land — Willock

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has called for the government to establish a dedicated programme to help first-time homeowners purchase land and build their homes, arguing that rising costs have made homeownership increasingly difficult for many […]
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Premier links Long Look’s legacy to BVI’s constitutional future

The spirit that enabled Long Look’s first free community to survive and thrive 250 years ago must now guide the Virgin Islands as it pursues greater autonomy and constitutional reform, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared. Addressing the opening ceremony […]

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COMMENTARY: What we thoug...
By Dr. Craig Stoutt, Contributor I have watched too many of my patients learn the hard way that what...
June 27, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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COMMENTARY: The incumbent...
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The investigator searches for clues usually in the form of bits of hard...
June 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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PHOTOS: ESHS graduates ur...
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has challenged graduates of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS)...
June 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM

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Skelton Cline warns against ousting Attorney General from Cabinet

Claude Skelton Cline is urging caution over proposals to remove the Attorney General as an automatic member of Cabinet and the House of Assembly, warning that doing so could deprive lawmakers of vital legal guidance at the highest...
June 26, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Panic move saves driver from gunman

A 29-year-old man narrowly escaped what appears to have been a brazen armed robbery attempt in Cane Garden Bay after instinctively accelerating his vehicle when confronted by a masked gunman carrying a high-powered rifle. BVI News...
June 26, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Skelton Cline backs recall law for underperforming elected officials

Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has thrown his support behind introducing recall legislation in the Virgin Islands, arguing that voters should have the power to remove elected representatives who fail to perform before the end of...
June 26, 2026 at 6:16 AM

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Man arrested and charged over cannabis possession

A 35-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly found nearly 385 grams of suspected cannabis during a patrol in Baugher’s Bay last week. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said officers were on patrol in...
June 26, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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Police summoned after one-yr-old falls from three-storey building

A one-year-old boy is recovering after reportedly falling from a three-storey building, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. BVI News understands the child suffered a broken leg after the...
June 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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Rosan calls for action on BVI’s housing crisis

Political commentator Cindy Rosan is urging leaders and citizens to confront what she described as a growing housing crisis in the BVI, warning that the territory is failing to plan for population growth while approving thousands of...
June 25, 2026 at 7:08 AM

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$1.2M contract inked for resurfacing A.O. Shirley track

The Virgin Islands has moved closer to restoring the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground athletics track after a $1.2 million contract was signed to replace its running surface with a new internationally certified system. The contract...
June 25, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Tsunami threat passes for BVI after major quake near Venezuela

A powerful earthquake off the coast of Venezuela prompted a tsunami advisory for the Virgin Islands and neighbouring territories on Wednesday evening, but monitoring authorities cancelled the alert after determining there was no tsunami...
June 25, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Decolonisation Commission coming this year, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government intends to establish a Decolonisation Commission later this year as part of its constitutional reform agenda, saying the body will help educate the public and encourage...
June 25, 2026 at 6:09 AM

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Election projects have lost their effect, says Parillon

National Democratic Party (NDP) hopeful Aaron Parillon has argued that voters are no longer easily swayed by last-minute infrastructure projects that tend to appear as elections draw near. Parillon made the remarks during a recent...
June 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Willock doubts ‘All 13 Must Go’ can unseat every sitting legislator

Prospective Third District candidate Julian Willock has dismissed the likelihood of the emerging “All 13 Must Go” movement succeeding at the next general election, arguing that removing every sitting member of the House of Assembly...
June 24, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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CARICOM urged to move faster on AI and digital transformation

CARICOM leaders are being urged to move quickly to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and equip young people with the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing digital world. Speaking at a recent CARICOM on Information and Communication...
June 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM

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Premier touts relaxation of borrowing protocols

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has described the recent relaxation of financial management protocols between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom as one of the territory’s most significant fiscal achievements in recent years, saying...
June 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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BVIEC defends deposit policy, calls for updated records

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is reminding customers to update their contact information as it clarifies its long-standing security deposit policy following public concerns about the disconnection of a local business over...
June 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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Willock says he is running for Third District office

Former House Speaker Julian Willock has confirmed that he intends to contest the Third District seat at the next general election, ending months of speculation about his political ambitions. Willock made the declaration during an...
June 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM

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Governor backs same-sex partnership plans

Governor Daniel Pruce has welcomed recent comments by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley that the Virgin Islands government is working towards introducing civil partnerships to provide legal recognition for same-sex couples. In a statement...
June 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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VG man slapped with multiple charges after domestic violence incident

A 24-year-old Virgin Gorda resident has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged domestic violence incident that reportedly left a woman injured. BVI News understands that the young man, of a Valley address, was recently...
June 23, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Willock declines to confirm gov’t consultant role

Political hopeful Julian Willock declined to confirm or deny reports that he has been hired as a consultant in the Premier’s Office, insisting that any announcement on the matter should come from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. Willock...
June 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM

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Partner with wealthy expats to develop HLSCC

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is urging the government to tap into the wealth of affluent expatriates and investors living in the territory to help transform the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) into a world-class...
June 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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DMV gets backlash over request for driver’s license report

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing public criticism after announcing a new requirement for people seeking to convert foreign driver’s licences into British Virgin Islands licences. In a notice issued last Friday, the...
June 22, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Nanny Cay expansion reaches major milestone

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina has reached a significant milestone in its 30-million-dollar expansion project, with construction of the new South Marina breakwater now halfway complete. The marina announced that more than 34,000 tonnes...
June 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM