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Archive for April, 2025

Celebrating 15 Years of fashion, culture and island glamour

Celebrating 15 Years of fashion, culture and island glamour

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM /
Masked men arrested in Wickham’s Cay

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM /
Mather disputes government’s road claims

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM /
Turnbull recognizes Caribbean expats, slams prejudice

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM /
Community centres available for public use

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM /
UK funds initiative to protect BVI coral reefs

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 […]

by / on April 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM /
Alliance says door remains open to Skelton and Penn

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 […]

by / on April 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM /
Crime drops to five-year low in key areas, RVIPF says

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 […]

by / on April 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM /
Premier pushes back on xenophobia claims

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 […]

by / on April 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM /
FRASER: Elected reps need to stop fighting each other

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 […]

by / on April 25, 2025 at 6:52 AM /