The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) formally relaunched its Community Policing Unit (CPU) on November 17. In what may be seen as a final act of Jacqueline Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police, the RVIPF said in a press […]
Archive for November, 2025
Vanterpool family scores big with global real estate collab
The BVI’s real estate market is set for a major boost as the MHV Group officially launched their partnership with global luxury real estate firm Engel & Völkers at a ceremony on November 14. The new Engel and Volkers office, […]
Why Commissioner protests get online support but small crowds
Despite public debate surrounding Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to revert Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool to her substantive post and appoint UK officer Richard Ullger as interim commissioner, many Virgin Islands residents remain hesitant to join ongoing demonstrations. Across Facebook, […]
‘From here!’ Push grows for legal definition of ‘Indigenous’ status
Calls are growing in the BVI for a clear national definition of “indigenous status”, with talk show hosts Damion Grange and Violet Gaul urging the territory to settle the longstanding question through an official process. Speaking on their Talking Points […]
Acting roles in public service come under scrutiny
Concerns about the long-running use of acting appointments in the public service came into focus on the Talking Points radio programme, where hosts Damion Grange and Violet Gaul highlighted community frustration over temporary roles that stretch on for months or […]
Soca Cruise ‘out of character’ for quiet BVI — Christian Council
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has formally objected to the government’s sponsorship of the Uber Soca Cruise event scheduled for today, November 18. The group described the event as “out of character” for the BVI while noting that it undermines […]
‘Take your hands off the BVI’, protesters tell the UK
Protestors returned to the Governor’s residence on Friday, November 14, sending what they described as a strong message to the United Kingdom: take your hands off the Virgin Islands. The gathering, marking the second public demonstration last week, again centred […]
Governor denies racism, sexism claims in removing Vanterpool
Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected allegations that his decision to remove Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool and revert her to Deputy Commissioner was motivated by racism or sexism. In a video statement posted on his official social media page, […]
Rymer confirms airport expansion plans to a 7000-foot runway
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has given official confirmation that the runway at Terrance B Lettsome International Airport will be expanded to 7,000 feet, following a review of the project’s business case. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Rymer […]
Premier to name constitutional negotiating team before year-end
The government will soon announce the members of its constitutional negotiation team as it prepares for formal talks with the United Kingdom, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said during a government press briefing. Dr Wheatley told reporters that the House of […]
