Schools across the Virgin Islands are seeing more students enter the system with learning challenges — an issue the Ministry of Education is addressing through a more tailored, student-focused approach. Chief Education Officer Orlandette Crabbe said the trend is linked […]
Archive for September, 2025
Constitutional reform debate expected to spark intense discussion
When the House of Assembly begins debating the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Report on September 18, Virgin Islanders will face decisions that could reshape how power is shared and how leaders are held accountable for decades to come. The report, […]
“Stop voting for people you like,” voters told
Bishop John Cline has urged residents of the Virgin Islands to stop choosing leaders based on popularity and instead elect those with proven skills to lead the territory forward. Speaking on JTV’s The Big Story, Cline said too many voters […]
Crime summit to address BVI’s gun violence
Gun violence has been highlighted as a primary concern in the Virgin Islands as preparations move ahead for the first Anti-Crime Summit later this month. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis confirmed that reported crime rose by 13 percent […]
Lorna Smith to Baroness Hodge: We are fully transparent!
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has defended the Virgin Islands’ financial services industry against claims of secrecy, insisting the territory operates with full transparency. Smith’s comments come ahead of a planned visit by Baroness Margaret Hodge, the United […]
Belonger, residency fees to skyrocket starting October
Immigration fees in the Virgin Islands will see sharp increases from October 1 under a new fee structure announced by the Department of Immigration. The changes, outlined in the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 — dated June 30 — […]
Premier remembers Mathavious as “a hero” who invested in people
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hailed the late Dr Robert Mathavious as a national hero, praising his leadership in building the financial services industry and investing in generations of Virgin Islanders. Dr Wheatley offered condolences to Dr Mathavious’s family, describing […]
BVI Finance pushes business in Latin America
As UK authorities continue pressing for greater public access to clients in the financial services sector, the British Virgin Islands is doubling down on efforts to market its offerings — with a growing focus on Latin America, an emerging market […]
Teen caught in Pier Park fight over alleged love triangle
A physical altercation broke out last week at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park between a 23-year-old jewellery store employee and a 17-year-old girl — reportedly over a man both were allegedly involved with romantically. It remains unclear whether […]
We should celebrate, not fear diversity – Walwyn
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called on Virgin Islanders to celebrate diversity rather than fear it, arguing that the Virgin Islands will only grow stronger when all residents feel included. Speaking at a ceremony in the Sixth District where 12 […]
