At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has challenged the Dr Natalio Wheatley-led government to stop blaming previous administrations for the territory’s current challenges and instead focus on finding solutions. “This country is the only country I see where people get an inheritance […]

A Facebook post by political activist Cindy Rosan has triggered public outrage over the attire worn by the BVI delegation at the regional cultural showcase, CARIFESTA, with many questioning why the official territorial dress and colours were not used. Videos […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused political players in the Virgin Islands of practising “selective outrage”, arguing that principles must remain consistent regardless of who is involved. “We cannot have selective outrage when it suits us. If you have principle, […]

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has warned that “many daggers are being hurled” at Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, pointing to what he described as persistent efforts to undermine the leader of government business. Speaking recently in the House of Assembly, Fraser […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared that the Virgin Islands is more prepared for independence today than many Caribbean states were at the time they achieved self-rule in the 1960s and 1970s. The leader of government business made the assertion […]

Talk show host and political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has argued that a referendum is not necessary for the Virgin Islands to move towards independence, saying elected leaders already have the mandate to guide the process. Skelton Cline urged the […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn said the non-renewal of Claude Skelton Cline’s contract as Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority fractured the previously governing National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Cabinet. Speaking during a recent interview, Walwyn explained that divisions among ministers […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has suggested that the BVI should consider introducing a senate to the House of Assembly, arguing that stronger scrutiny is needed to improve the quality of laws being passed. Speaking on Cindy Rosan’s Cut Deep talk […]

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has called for the BVI to expand its diplomatic presence abroad, arguing that the territory cannot afford to leave its most valuable industries undefended on the global stage. Speaking recently in the House of Assembly, Fraser […]

BVI artists representing the territory at this year’s CARIFESTA in Barbados were chosen through a process of competitions and vetting. This is according to K’Mari Fahie, Assistant Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Fahie told reporters  that the […]