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COMMENTARY: The ForgottenBy Dr. Craig Stoutt, Contributor In Article 1, I wrote about the front door of our health system. The...
May 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM -
COMMENTARY: Residents for...By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The USA has decreased the number of migrants coming into the country by...
May 16, 2026 at 7:22 AM -
Vanterpool confident of D...Former Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has declared that he is confident he can reclaim...
May 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Walwyn blasts gov’t over derelict vehicles in D6
Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn has blasted the government over what he described as the growing scourge of abandoned vehicles in District 6, accusing officials of talking for months without delivering a workable solution. In a...
May 15, 2026 at 6:18 AM -
Prison incident ‘safely resolved’ after inmate stand-off
A recent incident at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut was “safely resolved” after a video circulated on social media showing an inmate barricaded inside a cell while raising concerns about his safety and treatment. In a statement...
May 15, 2026 at 6:14 AM -
Vanterpool blasts gov’t over ‘leadership void’, stalled projects
Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has criticised the Virgin Islands government over what he described as a lack of leadership, stalled development projects and worsening social conditions across the territory. Speaking during the...
May 15, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Minister pressed on why health isn’t a national priority
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley faced pointed questions earlier this week on the Talking Points radio programme after suggesting healthcare had already been treated as a national priority during the COVID-19 pandemic — an argument...
May 15, 2026 at 6:01 AM -
Vanterpool hints at premiership ambitions during PLM launch
Former Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has signalled that he is seeking a return to frontline politics with ambitions that could eventually lead to the Premiership, as he launches what he described as a grassroots-driven...
May 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM -
‘Ancestral Virgin Islanders’ shouldn’t have limits, resident protests
A resident at a recent public meeting on constitutional reform challenged proposed rules that would apply to people classified as “Ancestral Virgin Islanders” under the territory’s proposed new Constitution. Lawmakers are seeking...
May 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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NDP no longer a viable alternative — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and pastor Claude Skelton Cline has declared that the National Democratic Party (NDP) is no longer a “viable alternative” to govern the Virgin Islands, following another reported internal fallout within the...
May 14, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
Premier, Governor both lack transparency, says Rosan
Political commentator Cindy Rosan has blasted Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Governor Daniel Pruce, accusing both men of fostering a culture of secrecy, dodging legitimate media questions, and treating journalists with disdain when...
May 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM -
Dirk Walters appointed Crown Lands Board chairman
The House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Dirk Walters as chairman of the Crown Lands Advisory Board, ending months of delay in activating the body responsible for overseeing key Crown lands matters in the Virgin Islands. Deputy...
May 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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‘Small Brent’ now sought in St Maarten double murder
A Trinidadian man previously accused in connection with the killing of Nyron Erickson in the Virgin Islands is now being sought by authorities in St Maarten in relation to a separate double murder investigation. Police in Sint Maarten...
May 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM -
Gov’t vows answers for media amid backlash
The government is promising to provide more answers to journalists after growing public criticism that officials are withholding information from the media on major national issues. The commitment came during last week’s airing...
May 13, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
Governor Pruce open to extending tenure in BVI
Governor Daniel Pruce has indicated that he is open to remaining in the BVI beyond his current term, even as his tenure continues to face scrutiny from sections of the public and media. Speaking at a press conference last week, Pruce...
May 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Fishing tournaments require prior approval, department warns
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has warned that fishing tournament organisers and participants in the Virgin Islands must obtain licences before staging or taking part in competitive fishing events. The department issued...
May 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM -
Gov’t moves to force price cuts on concession goods
The government has moved to establish limited price controls on selected goods after introducing a series of concessions aimed at reducing the cost of living for residents. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the proposed Consumer Protection...
May 13, 2026 at 5:32 AM -
Vanterpool launching new political party
Less than a month after losing the National Democratic Party’s internal election for chairman, former legislator Mark Vanterpool has launched his own political organisation. The new party is called the People’s Leadership Movement...
May 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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UK shouldn’t impose their beliefs in constitutional talks
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the BVI hopes to maintain a modern relationship with the United Kingdom, where nothing is imposed on the territory, including contentious social issues such as same-sex marriage. The Premier made...
May 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM -
Penn defers to Premier when pressed on rejected constitution changes
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn repeatedly dodged questions about rejected constitutional measures during a recent appearance on the Talking Points radio programme, instead urging residents to raise their concerns with Premier Dr Natalio...
May 12, 2026 at 6:25 AM -
BVIHSA CEO appointment in final negotiation stage
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has said negotiations are ongoing to finalise the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), after a lengthy recruitment process that attracted more...
May 12, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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Health Minister vows to bring salary increases soon
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has pledged to bring long-promised salary increases to employees at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), saying government officials are now working through the financial and legislative changes...
May 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM -
Crown Land to be renamed ‘Virgin Islands Land’ in constitution update
The House of Assembly’s constitutional review committee has agreed to replace the term “Crown land” with “Virgin Islands land” as part of a wider package of proposed constitutional reforms in the Virgin Islands. The proposal...
May 12, 2026 at 6:13 AM -
Skelton Cline: NDP chairman is intellectually lazy!
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has blasted newly elected National Democratic Party (NDP) chairman Marlon Penn after Penn appeared to mock his Honestly Speaking programme recently. Appearing on the Talking Points radio show last...
May 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
