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Archive for October, 2025

Walwyn downplays latest claims of opposition disunity

Walwyn downplays latest claims of opposition disunity

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has dismissed claims that the Opposition in the House of Assembly is divided, saying members who attended a recent press conference were those who responded to invitations and recognised their duty to constituents. Speaking at the […]

by / on October 29, 2025 at 7:48 AM /
Premier urges stronger regional cooperation at UK OTs Caucus

Premier urges stronger regional cooperation at UK OTs Caucus

Leaders and senior representatives from the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Overseas Territories (UK OTs) gathered on Scrub Island on 22 October for the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus — a high-level meeting focused on deepening cooperation and addressing shared challenges. […]

by / on October 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM /
BVI, other OTs deserve more flexibility from UK

BVI, other OTs deserve more flexibility from UK

Premier Natalio Wheatley has called for the BVI and other British Overseas Territories (OTs) to be given greater flexibility in their constitutional and economic arrangements with the United Kingdom. Speaking during a panel discussion for Diplomatic Week 2025, the Premier […]

by / on October 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM /
Caribbean tourism leaders told to put human capital first

Caribbean tourism leaders told to put human capital first

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on Caribbean nations to invest more in their people, describing human capital as the true engine of the region’s tourism industry. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s 11th Human Resources […]

by / on October 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM /
RVIPF probing links in prison escape, Purcell shooting

RVIPF probing links in prison escape, Purcell shooting

Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has intensified its operations across the territory following a recent shooting in Purcell Estate and the escape of two prisoners from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP). Vanterpool confirmed […]

by / on October 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM /
BVI students evacuated to Cayman as Melissa nears Jamaica

BVI students evacuated to Cayman as Melissa nears Jamaica

The government has announced that all BVI students studying in Jamaica have been safely relocated to the Cayman Islands as Hurricane Melissa bears down on the island, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley confirmed the evacuation […]

by / on October 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM /
Anguilla’s fiscal discipline offers lessons for BVI

Anguilla’s fiscal discipline offers lessons for BVI

As the BVI continues to advocate for less scrutiny and oversight from the UK, Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge has hinted that stronger self-sufficiency and sound fiscal management helped her country to regain control over its own affairs and avoid direct […]

by / on October 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM /
Premier hails Logos Hope visit as ‘Gateway to Discovery’

Premier hails Logos Hope visit as ‘Gateway to Discovery’

The Virgin Islands recently welcomed the world’s largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, marking its first-ever visit to the Territory. The vessel arrived in Road Town on October 24 2025, carrying thousands of books and a message of learning, […]

by / on October 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM /
Immigration Dept to offer Saturday appointments from November

Immigration Dept to offer Saturday appointments from November

The Department of Immigration will begin offering Saturday services for the first time starting November 1 2025, as part of efforts to improve accessibility and convenience for the public. According to a government statement, the department will operate by appointment […]

by / on October 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM /
NSC meets today over prison escape! Int’l agencies to join search

NSC meets today over prison escape! Int’l agencies to join search

A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) is being held today following the escape of Jose Almestica and John Burgos from His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut. Almestica and Burgos were discovered missing from the facility shortly after 9:00 […]

by / on October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM /