The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) could secure a third consecutive election victory if opposition parties remain divided, commentator Claude Skelton Cline has warned. Speaking on his radio programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline said the opposition’s handling of the recent no-confidence […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has clarified that the vetting process for members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) does not request personal passwords, following public concerns over the scope of the forms. Pruce explained that the vetting is designed […]

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has offered a striking defence of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, describing him as a leader who bore humiliation and sacrifice at a level few others would have accepted, painting a picture of someone who “paid the […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has confirmed that the United Kingdom’s stance on beneficial ownership transparency has not changed, with London still pressing the British Virgin Islands to implement publicly accessible company ownership registers within the financial services industry. At a press […]

Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has questioned the leadership ability of Eighth District Representative, Marlon Penn, saying he is not able to carry the weight of leading the people of the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Honestly […]

Talk-show host Claude Skelton Cline has called on South Africans and all expatriates living in the BVI to respect the territory’s culture and protocols, following outrage over the South African flag being flown above the Virgin Islands flag at the […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has blasted a disturbing double standard in the BVI’s treatment of retirees, pointing out that elected leaders have secured hefty pension benefits for themselves while ordinary seniors continue to struggle on meagre stipends. “It’s our […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report into the government’s $20 million salary overspend has been delivered to Cabinet and will now go before the House of Assembly. “The Auditor General conducted an investigation into that question. […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the government’s handling of the $100 million loan secured to fund infrastructure and public services, saying the money is being used for critical projects including the airport, health care, roads, and a detention facility. […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has confirmed that the UK government is moving ahead with its consideration of the final reports on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms in the territory. Speaking at a press conference, Pruce reminded the public that several […]