Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is calling for the implementation of a Consumer Price Index (CPI) and an independent consumer protection body to help control the rising cost of living in the Virgin Islands. Turnbull said the CPI would […]

Chief Advisor to the Premier, Kedrick Malone, has described the territory’s leader as a visionary committed to the cultural and economic advancement of the Virgin Islands. Malone offered commendation for Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during the Territorial Address held on […]

Bishop John Cline has stated that the murder of Nyron Erikson remains a loss to the Virgin Islands community, regardless of his reported ties to criminal activity. The clergyman made the statement during a discussion on crime on the National […]

Opposition legislator Marlon Penn has revealed that the Public Works Department in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains without a proper office building nearly seven years after Hurricane Irma destroyed its headquarters in 2017. During a recent NDP Radio broadcast, […]

Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool has earned high praise from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley for her leadership in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), with the Premier pointing to tangible results since her appointment. During a government press conference […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has sounded the alarm about the economic hardship facing many Virgin Islands retirees, stating that some seniors are being forced to choose between food and vital medication due to stagnant pensions and rising living costs. […]

Some sections of the Virgin Islands community are criticising elected leaders and the police for what they perceive as “special attention” being given to the murder of Nyron Erickson — despite his known links to the drug trade that has […]

Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline is criticising the National Democratic Party (NDP) for failing to identify a clear leader, warning that the party’s lack of direction could affect its ability to rally support ahead of future elections. Speaking on his […]

House of Assembly Speaker Corine George-Massicote delivered the keynote address at the Fourth Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) held in London, United Kingdom. The forum, hosted by the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, […]

The government is set to begin construction on a long-awaited food processing complex later this year, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. Speaking during his recent Territorial Address, Premier Wheatley confirmed that the designs for the new facility are well […]