Opposition lawmaker Myron Walwyn has admitted that the divided political landscape following the 2023 general elections played a significant role in the Opposition’s failure to secure governance. Speaking at a recent press conference, acknowledged that factionalism cost them the election […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn says he is not concerned about the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) decision to appeal the recent dismissal of his breach of trust case. During a recent discussion involving members of the Progressive Virgin Islands […]

The BVI government has recorded a 31.3 percent increase in customer service ratings across the territory for 2024, according to Director of Customer Service Kedimone Rubaine. Rubaine said the 2024 Recap Edition of the Customer Service Newsletter reflects a 93.8 […]

A newly formed political alliance is calling for urgent action to revitalise the economy, arguing that the territory cannot afford to continue relying on tourism and financial services alone. The group, comprising opposition members Myron Walwyn, Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull, and […]

Three members of the parliamentary Opposition—Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), along with Myron Walwyn of the National Democratic Party (NDP)—have announced an alliance with the aim of forming a single political […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has raised concerns over the consumption of suspected ecstasy and sexual enhancement substances, including PPC, also known as ‘Pink Pussycat’, by students at the Elmore Stoutt High School. Chief Inspector Kenrick Davis, head […]

Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has raised concerns about the BVI becoming a dumping ground for derelict vehicles, waste, and substandard imports. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, the talk show host urged residents to take responsibility […]

The government is launching a series of town hall meetings to inform the public about the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations and the broader governance reform efforts. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced the initiative as part of […]

CIBC FirstCaribbean has launched its first major initiative for 2025—Professionals’ Edge—offering up to 100 percent financing on property, investments, and other financial opportunities exclusively for select white-collar professionals. The bank is marketing the initiative as a way for professionals to […]

Five British Virgin Islanders living in the United States are among more than 1.4 million people targeted for deportation under US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. This is according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal […]