The Labour and Workforce Development Department has announced it is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal employment in the Virgin Islands, with employers facing fines of up to $5,000 for hiring workers without proper authorisation. Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin Hastings […]
Archive for October, 2025
Britains relationship with VI feels more like confrontation
Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has commented that the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom is beginning to feel less like a partnership and more like a confrontation. Speaking during the […]
UK’s announcement to lift Order in Council wasn’t shared respectfully
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has expressed displeasure with the way the letter from the United Kingdom announcing the lifting of the Order in Council was shared with the BVI. The letter, dated September 22 and addressed to Premier […]
Social Development overwhelmed by non-belongers — Skelton Cline
The Social Development Department is under mounting pressure from growing numbers of non-belongers seeking assistance, commentator Claude Skelton Cline has warned. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, Skelton Cline said staff in the department have raised concerns that applications […]
Dr Wheatley opposes At-Large only Premiers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected proposals for the Virgin Islands to adopt a system where only At-Large representatives can be chosen as Premier, warning that such a move would weaken the Westminster model of government. Speaking during the House […]
Walwyn: Let public officers run for elected office without resigning
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called for changes to the law to allow public officers to contest elections without first resigning from their jobs. “It’s time that we allow public officers to run for elected office. What are we afraid […]
Interns securing full-time jobs in financial services industry
BVI Finance has announced that some students have landed full-time jobs following their participation in the 2025 Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme, a joint initiative led by BVI Finance and the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation. The […]
COMMENTARY: The people’s voice must not be silenced in the Constitutional Review
This commentary was contributed by a Virgin Islander who wishes to remain anonymous.. To the Honorable Members of the House of Assembly, as a citizen committed to institutional integrity and community representation, I write to express deep concern over the […]
Don’t release airport business case, Skelton Cline tells gov’t
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has urged the government not to make the business case for the expansion of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport public, warning that it could harm the territory’s interests. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, […]
Gov’t hails anti-crimes summit a success
The National Security Council (NSC) announced that last week’s inaugural Anti-Crime Summit was a success, garnering strong public support and helping to shape a national plan to reduce crime. The three-day conference, held from September 24 to 26, focused on […]
