Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has raised sharp questions about the government’s decision to effectively pause parts of the economy to accommodate the massive Uber Soca Cruise that visited the territory this week, suggesting the move reflects worrying priorities […]
Archive for November, 2025
Ullger sworn in as Acting Commissioner of Police
Richard Ullger has been sworn in as the Interim Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), following a ceremony at Government House yesterday, November 19. Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed the appointment, describing it as a temporary measure […]
Financial Services ramps up marketing efforts to China
The BVI used its presence at the Outbound Investment Summit in Shanghai from November 10-12 to rekindle and highlight its deep financial ties with China, a key market for the territory’s financial services. Speaking to more than 300 senior executives, BVI […]
Premier leads delegation to 51st USVI–BVI Friendship Day
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley led a delegation to St Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) last Saturday, November 15, to take part in the 51st annual USVI–BVI Friendship Day celebrations under the theme “Binding Our Ties Through Friendship […]
PHOTOS: Uber Soca Cruise Concert
The Uber Soca Cruise is still drawing mixed reactions among residents two days after its inaugural visit and staging in the BVI. Thousands of local and visiting revellers packed the streets of Road Town for the jouvert-style celebration, which later […]
Gov’t publishes guide on use of discretionary powers
The government has released a new fact sheet and policy guide outlining how public officers should properly use discretionary powers when making decisions across the public service. The guide explains how discretionary powers work, noting that they often appear in […]
From Kartel to Soca Cruise: Gov’t parties that pressed the public
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is facing mounting criticism for what critics call his administration’s lavish spending on entertainment. While he defends the outlays as investments in tourism and youth development, opponents argue the territory’s urgent social and infrastructure needs are being […]
PHOTOS: Thousands flock Road Town for Uber Soca Cruise
Road Town turned was abuzz yesterday as the UberSoca Cruise made its first-ever stop in the Virgin Islands, unleashing thousands of revellers into the capital for an afternoon of nonstop soca and street partying. The Norwegian Encore docked shortly after […]
Does St Lucia’s pension approach provide model for BVI?
Amid ongoing cries for more support for government pensioners, St. Lucia has announced yet another round of direct relief that will see more than 3,000 of its government pensioners receive an additional EC$600 with their November 2025 payment. St. Lucia’s […]
Radio hosts defend governor’s interview amid backlash
Hosts of the Talking Points radio programme have defended their decision to interview Governor Daniel Pruce on their show after receiving public backlash from listeners. Damion Grange said the show “came under fire last week” after they interviewed the Governor, […]
