Lawmakers have pushed back against proposals to introduce term limits for the office of Premier, arguing that the small size of the territory and the principles of democracy make such restrictions unnecessary. The Constitutional Review Commission had recommended that the […]
Archive for September, 2025
Proposal to elect premiers At-Large gets pushback
Lawmakers have rejected a proposal from the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) to change how the Premier is chosen, warning it could create confusion and instability in the political system. Recommendation 11 of the CRC report suggested that the Premier and […]
Order in Council removal a major victory for Wheatley gov’t?
Despite criticism, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has scored what many see as a major political victory, with the United Kingdom’s decision to officially lift the draft Order in Council (OIC) that threatened to suspend the Virgin Islands’ constitution if good […]
Constitutional review happening “at our weakest”
As the Virgin Islands prepares to enter crucial constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom, Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has warned that the territory is heading into the process “at our weakest” point. Walwyn, speaking during a recent House of Assembly […]
UK’s stance unchanged on BVI’s constitutional relationship
The United Kingdom has confirmed that its position on the constitutional relationship with the Virgin Islands remains unchanged, according to a letter sent to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley by Stephen Doughty, Minister responsible for Overseas Territories. Doughty’s letter, dispatched earlier […]
Mather blasts Skelton Cline over failed projects
Opposition Member Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather reminded lawmakers about failed projects linked to Claude Skelton Cline that were exposed during the Commission of Inquiry (COI), stressing the importance of accountability in government spending. “Let’s go there,” Mather said as he turned […]
Doughty recommends lifting Order in Council
The United Kingdom has agreed to lift the Order in Council that had been held in reserve over the British Virgin Islands (BVI), after confirming that the territory has made progress in delivering reforms from the Commission of Inquiry (COI). […]
Take internal security, Cabinet meetings from Governor!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for certain functions currently under the governor’s control — including internal security and the chairing of Cabinet meetings — to be transferred to elected leaders as part of the ongoing constitutional review. Speaking during […]
UK’s Baroness Hodge begins meetings with BVI leaders
The BVI will face another major test this week as Baroness Margaret Hodge, the UK’s anti-corruption champion, begins a two-day visit for high-level meetings with political leaders and representatives of the financial services sector. According to a UK government statement, […]
BVIslanders with special needs forced to move to UK
Families in the Virgin Islands are being forced to move to the United Kingdom to secure proper care for their children with special needs, according to Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Walwyn said parents have […]
