The Virgin Islands has officially launched its Integrity Commission, an independent body set up to promote ethical conduct and prevent corruption in public life. Members of the Commission received their orientation on March 27 during a session attended by Governor […]
Archive for March, 2025
Penn accuses Alliance of saying one thing, doing another
Opposition member Marlon Penn has questioned the motives of the newly formed Alliance group in the House of Assembly, suggesting their words do not match their actions. Penn made the remarks during a joint appearance with PVIM leader Ronnie Skelton […]
Penn: NDP leadership will emerge through ‘transparent process’
National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn has confirmed that the NDP’s leadership will be determined through a “transparent process” as the party moves forward with its reunification with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM). During a recent interview with […]
Francis Lettsome bags 3rd straight Inter-Primary Championship title
Francis Lettsome Primary has emerged as the champions once again in the 2025 staging of the Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championships, securing their third consecutive victory. The school dominated the competition, which saw participation from 21 schools, finishing with a total […]
Walwyn pledges active PAC meetings and special committees
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has pledged to revitalize the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the parliamentary body tasked with overseeing government spending and ensuring fiscal accountability. While the frequency of PAC meetings under Walwyn’s predecessor, Ronnie Skelton, remains unclear, Walwyn has […]
Turnbull questions PVIM dissolution
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was unaware of any official procedure to dissolve the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) before news broke of its merger with the National Democratic Party (NDP). During a recent interview, Turnbull, a […]
Skelton stands by NHI Program, calls for urgent reforms
Former Health Minister under a previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) government Ronnie Skelton has defended the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, calling it a vital service that needs reform, not replacement. In a recent interview, Skelton said the NHI […]
Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands
Farm tourism is emerging as a promising sector in the Virgin Islands, with local farmers and officials highlighting its potential to support food security and diversify the economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by the government during Agriculture and […]
Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation
Information reaching BVI News indicates that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including minors. BVI News understands that the suspects are currently being held on suspicion […]
Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice
Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader Ronnie Skelton says he was removed as Leader of the Opposition without prior notice or formal revocation. Speaking on JTV alongside National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn, Skelton said the decision was made […]
