The Caribbean’s most anticipated fashion fête returns in full force as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrates its dazzling 15th anniversary, July 23–28, 2025. A high-style fusion of fashion, culture, and island magic, this milestone edition is set to be the must-attend […]
Archive for April, 2025

Masked men arrested in Wickham’s Cay
BVI News understands that police have arrested two masked men who were seen loitering around the ATM area in Wickham’s Cay last week. Reports indicate that officers were called to the scene last Wednesday after members of the public noticed […]

Mather disputes government’s road claims
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather has challenged the government’s claims that road repairs across the Virgin Islands have been properly completed. Speaking during a recent broadcast of The Alliance radio show, Mather criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s assertion that major […]

Turnbull recognizes Caribbean expats, slams prejudice
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has called for greater cohesion in the BVI, urging residents to unite and recognise the contributions of Caribbean expatriates. During a recent debate on the Immigration and Passport Amendment Bill 2025, Turnbull reflected on […]

Community centres available for public use
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that several community centres across the territory are now open and ready for public use. The Long Trench Community Centre, Emile Dunlop Community Centre on Anegada, and the Christiana Gertrude Warner […]

UK funds initiative to protect BVI coral reefs
The UK Darwin Plus Initiative has provided funding for a new project to bolster the territory’s capacity to monitor and research coral reefs using advanced imaging technology. The project is being administered through H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre […]

Alliance says door remains open to Skelton and Penn
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn said the door remains open for fellow opposition members Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn to join the new political alliance formed with Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and Stacy Mather. Speaking during The Alliance Radio Show on April […]

Crime drops to five-year low in key areas, RVIPF says
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a significant decline in serious crimes for the first quarter of 2025, marking the lowest figures recorded in the past five years. According to the RVIPF’s latest statistics, serious assaults dropped […]

Premier pushes back on xenophobia claims
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected online allegations labelling lawmakers as xenophobic, stating that efforts to reform immigration are rooted in patriotism and the protection of the Virgin Islands’ future. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the debate on […]

FRASER: Elected reps need to stop fighting each other
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser stated that elected leaders should not take offence to the utterances made in House of Assembly sittings, as unity is needed to fight critical issues the territory faces. “I hope we don’t find ourselves being offended by […]