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 […]
Archive for October, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]





