The Virgin Islands officially ushered in the 71st Emancipation Festival on Friday, July 25, with the ceremonial opening of the Festival Village at the newly renamed Charlie Neil Frett Festiville. The evening began with the traditional Torchlight Procession, which set […]
Archive for July, 2025

TRC participates in CANTO 2025 in The Bahamas
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to share that it participated in the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, held from July 12 to 17, 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas. The Commission’s delegation included Chairman Mr. Vance Lewis, […]

PHOTOS: Gospel Fest 2025
A modest but enthusiastic crowd gathered in the Road Town Festival Village for Gospel Fest — one of the first events to mark the beginning of more than two weeks of cultural celebrations for this year’s emancipation festibities. The evening […]

Premier denies silence on who approved missing $5M deposit
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed claims that he has refused to speak about the controversial $5 million in public funds deposited into the now-collapsed Bank of Asia, stating that he is waiting for the outcome of an ongoing investigation. […]

Politicians disrespecting people with lateness
There is yet another public call for the territory’s leaders to be punctual for sittings of the House of Assembly, as complaints continue to mount over their frequent lateness. Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline said he has been receiving […]

CARICOM takes steps to develop ocean governance policy
Regional leaders and key stakeholders gathered in Guyana this week for a two-day conference aimed at developing a new Ocean Policy to guide the Caribbean in the sustainable management of marine resources, marine spatial planning, and maritime security. The high-level […]

Nine inmates earn high school certificates through rehab programme
Nine inmates at His Majesty’s Prison are now high school graduates, having completed the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) as part of the Class of 2025. The programme, aimed at providing second chances through education, is part of ongoing rehabilitation […]

Premier disputes narrative that Dame Hodge ‘sent’ to BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against the narrative that UK anti-corruption czar Dame Margaret Hodge was deployed to the Virgin Islands on a fact-finding mission by the United Kingdom. During a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley disputed public […]

Premier doubles down! Jamaica can help us with crime
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reiterated his belief that partnering with Jamaica could bolster the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) crime-fighting capabilities, especially in the areas of forensics and organised crime. The Premier first announced his intention to collaborate with Jamaica […]

Archer allowed to chair Cabinet meetings | Fraser still boycotting?
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has claimed that members of the government have given in to public pressure and are now allowing Deputy Governor David Archer to chair Cabinet meetings in the Governor’s absence. Governor Daniel Pruce is currently […]





