Junior Minister for Financial Services, Lorna Smith, says she finally understands why some people have long called her an “island woman” — a term she once viewed as an insult. Speaking during the constitutional review debate in the House of […]

The political alliance made up of Opposition Members Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull, Myron Walwyn and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has confirmed plans to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands as a unified political group. Speaking on JTV’s The Big […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that he and Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer recently met with a potential investor for the BVI’s ports, though he declined to reveal further details about the meeting. Responding to questions from media owner […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised that his government will focus the upcoming 2026 budget on “bread-and-butter” issues affecting residents, including road repairs, water supply, education, social protection, and youth development. Speaking on the government’s Virgin Islands Voice programme, Dr […]

Local clergyman and broadcaster Claude Skelton Cline has apologised to persons offended by his earlier comments about the $2,500 fee for Belonger status, admitting that his delivery had been too harsh, though his position remained unchanged. Appearing on his programme, […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is urging a unified stance between government and Opposition ahead of constitutional talks with the United Kingdom, saying consensus from the entire House of Assembly will guide the territory’s negotiating position. The Premier explained that lawmakers […]

A group of young Belongers without deep ancestral ties to the BVI has written to the government urging constitutional reform to allow all persons born in the territory to qualify for elected office — regardless of their parents’ status at […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged the argument being made for business owners to legally carry firearms amid rising gun violence in the Virgin Islands, but said such a move is not possible under the United Kingdom’s current position on […]

Education Minister Sharie deCastro has praised the opening of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, calling it a “rebirth” for special education in the Virgin Islands. The modern facility, located in the Fifth District, officially opened on Monday, marking […]

Two 18-year-old men have been charged after police discovered two illegal firearms and ammunition during an early-morning operation in the Diamond Estate area last Friday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the two men, identified as Jahvin Chinnery […]