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Premier insists BVI gets ...Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the Virgin Islands’ growing tourism sector, arguing that...
July 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM -
Skelton offers his expert...At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has offered to assist the government in addressing what he believes...
July 21, 2026 at 6:25 AM -
Premier faces questions i...Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley is set to face a series of questions over the government’s...
July 21, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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NHI changes needed before BVIHSA pay rises, Premier says
BVI Health Services Authority employees will have to wait until reforms to the National Health Insurance (NHI) system are completed before salary upgrades can be implemented, according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who argued that...
July 21, 2026 at 6:14 AM -
Summer Sizzle BVI wraps another successful staging
The curtains have closed on the 16th annual Summer Sizzle BVI, ending six days of fashion, culture and luxury experiences that once again placed the BVI in the international spotlight. Held from July 15 to 20, the premier lifestyle...
July 21, 2026 at 6:01 AM -
People are asking, but I won’t re-enter politics
Former legislator Archibald Christian has ruled out a return to frontline politics, despite saying he is regularly approached by residents urging him to contest the next general election. Speaking last week on the Talking Points radio...
July 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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First round of constitutional negotiations were ‘constructive’ — UK
The head of the United Kingdom delegation to the Virgin Islands has described the first round of formal constitutional negotiations as constructive, saying that the discussions have given the UK a better understanding of the territory’s...
July 20, 2026 at 6:18 AM -
Monéa finds support amid alleged snub from BVI festival organisers
Local dancehall and pop artiste Monéa Richardson says she was left disappointed after she was allegedly overlooked for this year’s Tortola Festival lineup, despite expressing a willingness to perform with a cleaner, less explicit...
July 20, 2026 at 6:16 AM -
Parillon and Scatliffe-Leonard ratified as NDP candidates
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has ratified Aaron Parillon and Perline Scatliffe-Leonard as its candidates for the Third and Seventh Electoral Districts, respectively, as the Opposition party continues building its team ahead...
July 20, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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NDP calls for unity amid leadership speculation
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has called for unity within its ranks and urged members to move beyond recent public discussion about the party’s leadership, saying its attention should remain fixed on the issues affecting...
July 20, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
Miss BVI contestants share stories of courage and purpose
Three incredible young women are vying for this year’s title of Miss British Virgin Islands — a decision they say has challenged them to step beyond their comfort zones while inspiring both themselves and others. Contestants...
July 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM -
Commentator slams fuel ‘monopoly’ in BVI
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has criticised what he described as poor leadership in the Virgin Islands, arguing that the territory has allowed a single company to gain excessive control over its fuel supply while failing...
July 17, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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Drop-off canopy installed at Beef Island Airport
Passengers at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport can now use the new covered drop-off area installed at the facility as the BVI Airports Authority enters the final stages of the project. Acting Managing Director Clive Smith...
July 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM -
Man charged for beating girlfriend in front of child
A 49-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Greenland while the woman’s 10-year-old son looked on, BVI News understands. Our sources say the incident happened some...
July 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM -
Ministry wants residents to take better care of QEII Park
The government is urging residents and visitors to take greater responsibility for protecting the Queen Elizabeth II Park, reminding the public that the popular recreational space must be used in accordance with established rules...
July 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Rosan blasts organisers of Long Look 250th celebration
Morning Facts host Cindy Rosan has accused the government of overspending and politicising the recent Long Look 250th anniversary celebrations, while chastising Virgin Islanders who failed to support an event she described as a celebration...
July 17, 2026 at 6:36 AM -
BREAKING: Cindy Rosan announces candidacy for next general election
Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has announced her candidacy for the next general election, which is constitutionally due by 2027. In an official broadcast on Thursday, July 16, Rosan said she intends to contest the...
July 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
BVI tops OECS in Grade 2 Reading and Math assessment
The Virgin Islands has emerged as the highest-performing education system among eight participating Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) member states after Grade 2 students ranked first in both Reading and Mathematics...
July 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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More grants coming for small businesses, Smith says
The government is preparing to award another round of grants to small businesses this month as part of its ongoing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grant Programme, Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development...
July 16, 2026 at 7:29 AM -
Turnbull lashes gov’t over hiring of ‘unqualified’ consultants
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the Natalio Wheatley government of prioritising consultancy contracts over essential frontline services, arguing that residents of Jost Van Dyke continue...
July 16, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
BVI earns FATF recognition for reform progress
The British Virgin Islands has received recognition from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for making further progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing...
July 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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Haiti among countries hit as global aid sees decline
Haiti is among several crisis-hit countries where women and girls are losing access to vital support services as sweeping cuts to international aid force women’s organisations to scale back or shut down operations, according...
July 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM -
Law needed to limit number of vehicles per household
Former lawmaker Archibald Christian believes the BVI should consider legislation limiting the number of vehicles each household can own, arguing that such a measure could help tackle the territory’s growing problem of abandoned...
July 15, 2026 at 6:29 AM -
Minor held in connection with K’Moi Walters murder
BVI News understands that police recently arrested two males — including a 17-year-old minor — in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old K’Moi Walters, whose death marked the BVI’s first homicide of 2026. According...
July 15, 2026 at 6:26 AM
