Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended government spending on the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA), insisting that the funds are an investment in the territory’s young people and cultural development. The Premier’s response comes in the wake of Opposition concerns […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected Opposition claims that his government misused funds from the $100 million loan facility, insisting the money is being invested in vital projects across the territory. The Premier was questioned at a recent press conference […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched a three-week community policing training programme to strengthen trust between officers and residents. The training, which began on August 11, runs in weekly cohorts and is led by experts from The […]

Communication and Works Minister Kye Rymer has applauded the BVI’s preparedness efforts, saying this helped significantly reduce the impact of Hurricane Erin, which passed approximately 100 miles north of the territory at Category 5 strength last week. “While the centre […]

Members of the Opposition Alliance have dismissed the idea that a new “unity government” would solve the territory’s problems, instead accusing the ruling administration of having no plan and prioritising power over the concerns of the people. Opposition Leader Myron […]

The Virgin Islands’ Emancipation Festival will see a major change in its line-up as the Rise & Shine Tramp and the Emancipation Parade will no longer take place on the same day. Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Luce Hodge […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the Virgin Islands Party-led government of wasting $1.3 million of public money on parties, overseas trips and entertainment while failing to support the most vulnerable residents. Speaking during a recent press conference, Walwyn said […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has acknowledged that the Opposition did not bring forward the recent no-confidence motion expecting to win, but instead used it as a platform to highlight the public’s concerns about governance in the Virgin Islands. Speaking at […]

Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge-Smith came to the defence of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley after her bid to revisit debate on the Opposition’s no-confidence motion was shut down by Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn. Hodge-Smith attempted to speak […]

Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull has delivered an apology to his constituents and the wider Virgin Islands, admitting he has been “beating himself up” after missing the chance to debate the critical motion of no confidence against Premier Dr. […]