Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather has said he believes the BVI would be safer if residents were given the proper training to carry legal firearms. While speaking in the House of Assembly on April 10, Mather said allowing legal […]

The BVI and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have agreed to create a joint Marine Task Force to review and resolve policy and regulatory issues affecting charter boat operations between the territories. The agreement follows two days of intense […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned against any attempt by the United Kingdom to impose sweeping law enforcement reforms on the Virgin Islands through an Order in Council, calling such action a form of modern-day colonialism. Dr Wheatley raised the […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith has defended her decision to rejoin the Virgin Islands Party-led government months after declining a similar post following her removal as Deputy Premier. Smith had previously said the junior minister […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has rejected a key recommendation in the law enforcement review report that proposes putting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under the governor’s control. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has announced plans to meet with senior executives in the Trade Department to move forward with key reforms related to the stalled Trade Commission and Investment Act. Smith confirmed the […]

Diabetics on Jost Van Dyke received free eye screenings on April 12 during a clinic hosted by the BVI Diabetes Association in partnership with two visiting UK eye specialists. The screenings were conducted by Dr. Nicholas Lee, Consultant Ophthalmologist and […]

Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has suggested that certain “elders” in the local political space should retire and give the territory a chance to advance. Among the people Rosan named are current long-time elected leaders, as well as […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has posited that the initial acceptance of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has opened the door for the UK to label the BVI government corrupt and publish damning reports such as the new review of […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has raised alarm over what he described as growing political division in the Virgin Islands, warning that it threatens the territory’s legacy and unity in the face of external challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]