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Archive for October, 2025

Premier denies changing the will of the people

Premier denies changing the will of the people

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected claims that his government is altering the will of the people in its handling of the Constitutional Review Commission’s recommendations, stating that the House of Assembly is acting within its mandate to deliberate and […]

by / on October 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM /
Walwyn flags unfair pay gap for public service middle managers

Walwyn flags unfair pay gap for public service middle managers

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has raised concerns about the growing pay gap among middle managers in the public service, arguing that the government’s salary review created unfair disparities that risk demotivating skilled officers. Walwyn said the recent review, led by […]

by / on October 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM /
No middle ground! BVI must choose colonialism or self government

No middle ground! BVI must choose colonialism or self government

Junior Minister for Financial Services, Lorna Smith, says the BVI can no longer straddle the line between self-rule and colonial control — the territory must either “shake off colonialism or keep it.” Speaking on the findings of the Constitutional Review […]

by / on October 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM /
Gun part found in mail allegedly from USVI

Gun part found in mail allegedly from USVI

As the BVI continues to grapple with a troubling rise in gun crimes, BVI News understands that a firearm part was recently mailed into the territory — raising fresh concerns about the methods being used to get illegal weapons into […]

by / on October 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM /
BVIHSA wins regional award for outstanding immunisation programme

BVIHSA wins regional award for outstanding immunisation programme

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has won the prestigious Henry C. Smith Award for its exceptional improvement in the national immunisation programme, marking a significant milestone for the territory. The award, which recognises countries and territories that have made […]

by / on October 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM /
Mathavious remembered as a trailblazer, visionary

Mathavious remembered as a trailblazer, visionary

The late Dr Robert Mathavious, OBE, has been hailed as a trailblazer, visionary and mentor who helped transform the Virgin Islands into a respected global financial centre during an official celebration of his life yesterday, October 15. Speaking at the […]

by / on October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM /
Bishop criticises $90K agriculture consultancy, cites no real progress

Bishop criticises $90K agriculture consultancy, cites no real progress

Clergyman Bishop John Cline has criticised the government for paying nearly $100,000 annually to an agriculture and fisheries consultant without any visible improvement in the Virgin Islands’ food production sector to show for the investment. Speaking on JTV’s The Big […]

by / on October 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM /
Alliance defends legislators’ salary review amid public backlash

Alliance defends legislators’ salary review amid public backlash

Opposition members of the Alliance have defended the process that led to salary increases for legislators, insisting the review was transparent and conducted by independent professionals. Opposition Leader and Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn said the increases followed a comprehensive […]

by / on October 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM /
DR national arrested for bullet found in luggage

DR national arrested for bullet found in luggage

BVI News understands that a 50-year-old man from the Dominican Republic was recently taken into custody after airport security allegedly discovered a live round of ammunition in his luggage at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. According to information reaching […]

by / on October 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM /
BVI Finance pushes crypto, digital assets in Singapore

BVI Finance pushes crypto, digital assets in Singapore

The BVI continues to position itself as a key player in the fast-evolving world of crypto and digital finance, even as international pressures threaten to erode the territory’s competitive edge as an offshore financial centre. BVI Finance recently showcased the […]

by / on October 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM /