Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has emphasized that Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley receives strong support from Caribbean leaders during regional and international engagements. Fraser made the remark while encouraging Dr. Wheatley to attend the upcoming 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference […]
Archive for May, 2025

Premier completes historic bilateral trade mission to St Maarten
The BVI has completed a historic bilateral trade mission to Sint Maarten, which sought to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including tourism, agriculture, maritime affairs, financial services, and health. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley led the BVI […]

Foreign experts invited to assess BVI’s water infrastructure
Works Minister Kye Rymer has revealed that a group of experts will soon visit the territory to assess its water infrastructure, as the government works to address the ongoing water issues affecting residents. “Some time in the middle of June, […]

Every constitutional review gave us more powers — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reminded the public that each constitutional review in the Virgin Islands has steadily increased the power of elected representatives while reducing the authority of the Governor, a process he says must continue as part of […]

Small businesses neglected while gov’t funds concerts — Walwyn
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the government of failing to support struggling small businesses while spending hundreds of thousands on entertainment events. In a recent episode of The Pulse of the People, Walwyn questioned why only $75,748 was allocated […]

Organised crime still a concern – Mather warns
Organised crime remains a concern in the Virgin Islands despite the territory’s overall reputation for safety, according to Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather. Speaking during a recent public address, Mather acknowledged the Virgin Islands is “one of the safest […]

BVI shows off fintech services in Canada
BVI Finance recently concluded a landmark week of activity and impact at Canada Crypto Week 2025, where local experts reinforced the territory’s reputation as a pioneering force in global financial services and digital innovation. Led by BVI Finance CEO Elise […]

Turnbull proposes Consumer Price Index for BVI
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 […]

Premier described as a visionary leader
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 […]

Erickson’s murder is still a loss to our community
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 […]




