Governor Daniel Pruce has denied any double standards in the application of interest declaration rules for senior public servants in the Virgin Islands, amid questions about why he is not personally listed on the local Register of Interests. The issue […]

The Education Ministry has broken its silence following the recent assault of a female teacher by a male student at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), affirming a zero-tolerance stance on violent behaviour in schools. The incident, which occurred in a […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected suggestions that the recent law enforcement review signals a “power grab” by the United Kingdom. The governor faced questions from reporters following criticism by members of the House of Assembly, who claimed that the second […]

Amid rising global tariffs — particularly from the United States — that threaten the agriculture industry in many countries, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is taking proactive steps to strengthen agricultural development among its member states. Earlier this […]

The man killed in a drive-by shooting on Saturday in the West End area of Tortola has been identified as Nyron Erickson, a former fugitive previously linked to criminal activity. Erickson was reportedly riding in the area when he was […]

The decision to lift the Order in Council threatening direct UK rule in the BVI lies solely with the United Kingdom ministers. Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed this late last week during a press conference on the implementation of the Commission […]

Mrs Esmie Estene Turnbull-Stoutt, the British Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, was recently awarded $10,000 under the government’s newly enhanced Centenarian Grant in recognition of reaching the age of 100. The grant was recently increased from $5,000 to $10,000 as part […]

A female teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) was physically assaulted by a male student in a hallway incident that sparked a police investigation and raised questions about student mental health and school preparedness. According to a ZBVI […]

Some members of the government have rejected the “power-hungry” label placed on Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, arguing that history will ultimately be kind to him for his leadership and courage when the territory’s sovereignty was under threat in 2022. Opposition […]

The House of Assembly has passed the Customs Management and Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at encouraging local ownership and longer vessel stays in the Virgin Islands’ marine sector. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced the bill, explaining that it was […]