Tropical Shipping, which provides service to the British Virgin Islands, has announced that it is among the carriers exempt from recently imposed United States tariffs targeting companies operating Chinese-built vessels. The Florida-based shipping and logistics company is one of the main […]

The House of Assembly has moved a bill to correct legislative oversights that effectively extended the waiting period for Belongership in the Virgin Islands to 30 years. The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill 2025 reduces the required period of ordinary […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith has again highlighted the need for a hike in the minimum wage, stating that there are residents who cannot afford meals and are experiencing hunger in the society. “It is […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of handing out Belongership status to spouses and associates of party affiliates without proper procedure, describing the move as a clear case of political favouritism. Speaking during the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has clarified his controversial call for Virgin Islanders to “rise up” against proposals to give the governor more powers over local law enforcement agencies, saying it was a call to defend the territory’s democratic rights, not […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has revealed that she has not been formally invited to rejoin the National Democratic Party (NDP). With Ronnie Skelton’s Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) now having merged with the […]

First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson has stated that the global tariffs imposed by the United States may force the territory to start making serious investments in the agricultural sector. Dr Dawson, currently serving as parliamentary support for Agriculture and […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has condemned the second volume of a UK-commissioned law enforcement review, describing it as “repugnant” and “xenophobic.” The 289-page report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue […]

Virgin Gorda came alive with colour, culture, and celebration on Easter Monday, April 21, as the island hosted its annual parade during the 2025 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. The parade got underway around noon with a vibrant procession that began […]

Amid concerns from ferry operators that direct flights from the United States to the BVI are affecting their business, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has again urged the industry to adapt to the changing travel landscape. Ferry services have traditionally relied […]