Governor Daniel Pruce has defended his decision to end Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool’s tenure and revert her to her substantive post as Deputy Commissioner, insisting the move was guided by his constitutional duty to ensure the effective operation of […]
Archive for November, 2025
Premier to seek UK approval to relax borrowing restrictions
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government will ask the United Kingdom (UK) to relax borrowing restrictions currently limiting the Virgin Islands’ ability to invest in major development projects such as the airport expansion. Speaking at a recent press briefing, […]
Over $100K raised for Jamaica, Haiti after Hurricane Melissa
A telethon organised in the BVI has raised more than US$106,000, with additional pledges still coming in, to support recovery efforts in Jamaica and Haiti following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Organisers said the overwhelming show of generosity reflected […]
Premier dismisses opposition budget critics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed criticism from the opposition over the government’s 2026 budget, saying his administration has addressed key social and economic needs across the Virgin Islands. The Premier made the comments during a government press briefing following […]
Why the public is rejecting new Acting Police Commissioner Ullger
Public anger is mounting in the BVI after Governor Daniel Pruce announced that former Gibraltar Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger will be appointed Interim Acting Commissioner of Police, replacing Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool, who will revert to her post as […]
Works Ministry snatches lion’s share of 2026 budget
The Ministry of Communications and Works is set to receive the lion’s share of spending in the BVI’s 2026 budget, reflecting the Wheatley government’s focus on tackling long-standing infrastructure challenges across the territory. According to figures presented by Premier and […]
Uber Soca Cruise to inject up to $750K into BVI — Hodge-Smith
The government anticipates a significant economic boost when the Uber Soca Cruise docks in the BVI next Tuesday, November 18, with projected spending estimated to be between $600,000 and $750,000, according to figures presented during a recent press briefing. Junior […]
VIP, NDP unite in protest of governor’s ouster of acting top cop
Leaders of the governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) have joined forces to protest the removal of acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool, calling it a national issue that transcends party lines. NDP President Bishop […]
Bishop Cline calls for protest over Governor’s removal of Vanterpool
Outspoken clergyman Bishop John Cline has called for a public protest outside Government House following Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool from her post. Governor Pruce announced yesterday that Vanterpool — who has been Acting […]
Governor names replacement after Vanterpool ousted
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced plans to appoint former Gibraltar Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger as Interim Acting Commissioner of Police, following his decision to remove Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool and return her to her substantive post as Deputy Commissioner. […]
