Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government will soon issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a national tourism plan for the Virgin Islands, with completion expected sometime in 2026. Speaking during a recent press […]
Archive for October, 2025
Premier outlines advantages of greater self-determination
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has said that greater self-determination would not jeopardize the Virgin Islands’ access to disaster aid or security support, arguing instead that the territory could strengthen those areas through new global and regional partnerships. Dr. Wheatley was […]
Deputy Governor’s office needs to held accountable too
At-large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather says he understands why many in the Virgin Islands have been calling for stronger reform mechanisms to remove government ministers — but believes the Deputy Governor should be added to that list as well. Speaking […]
Walwyn slams Trade Department over demands for degrees
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has criticised the Department of Trade’s reported policy requiring business owners to hold degrees or specialised training before obtaining certain trade licences, calling it “ridiculous” and harmful to entrepreneurship in the Virgin Islands. Speaking at a […]
Manhunt underway as Almestica and Burgos escape HM Prison
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an island-wide manhunt after two prisoners escaped from His Majesty’s Prison on Saturday night, October 25. According to a police statement, inmates Jose Almestica and John Burgos were discovered missing shortly […]
Police probe series of linked robberies across BVI
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a series of robberies believed to be linked to a coordinated criminal group operating across multiple districts in the Virgin Islands. According to a statement issued on Thursday, investigators have made […]
Auditor General not done yet
Though Auditor General Sonia Webster recently sent shockwaves through the Virgin Islands with her scathing audit on the secret salary hike for legislators, public attention has now turned to another anticipated report — this time on the Bank of Asia […]
Financial services saved us after 2017 hurricanes, not UK
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has reminded Virgin Islanders that it was not the United Kingdom, but rather the strength of the BVI’s financial services industry that kept the territory afloat following the devastation of the 2017 hurricanes. Speaking on the Virgin […]
Should Anegada get its own District Representative?
Calls are mounting for the island of Anegada to have its own district representative in the House of Assembly, with the opposition’s Alliance members Myron Walwyn, Melvin Turnbull and Stacy Mather backing the request during a recent press conference. Residents […]
Premier accused of pushing independence without public mandate
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has raised alarm over what he described as Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s unilateral push towards independence without a clear mandate from the people of the Virgin Islands. Speaking at a press conference of His Majesty’s Loyal […]
