Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said his administration is not preoccupied with early elections or political manoeuvring, stressing instead that his priority remains delivering on commitments made to the people of the Virgin Islands. Speaking on the Talking Points radio […]
Archive for January, 2026
Opposition Leader benefitted from Uber Soca Cruise too — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has pointed out that The Pub — a business linked to Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn — benefited from the Uber Soca Cruise, despite Walwyn’s criticism of government support for the controversial event. Dr Wheatley said he […]
Fraser tackles Walwyn over self-determination stance
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser recently suggested that Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has unfairly compared the BVI to independent Caribbean countries while refusing to support greater self-determination for the BVI. Fraser made the comments while responding to Walwyn’s recent criticisms that […]
Premier surprised at USVI’s appeal to Trump over BVI charter fees
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he was taken by surprise by an appeal from stakeholders in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) to US President Donald Trump regarding recent charter fee changes introduced in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Speaking […]
New law year opens with promise of improved service
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) formally opened its 2026 law year yesterday, January 12, committing to improving the efficiency, accessibility, and overall quality of justice delivered across its member states and territories. Acting Chief Justice Margaret Price Findlay, in […]
Travesty! Penn slams $100K budget for Prospect Reef Managing Director
A proposed $100,000 allocation for a Prospect Reef Managing Director was rejected in the House of Assembly after two opposition members challenged the wisdom of funding a senior post at a property they described as defunct. And Eighth District Representative […]
Don’t use people’s pain to score political points
Health & Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has added his voice to mounting criticism from government members over Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn’s budget presentation, warning that elected leaders must not exploit the territory’s socio-economic challenges for political gain. Speaking recently […]
Pay up! Gov’t urged to enforce NHI compliance
The government has been urged to strictly enforce mandatory compliance under the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, amid concerns that widespread delinquency is undermining the scheme’s sustainability and fairness. Speaking during the budget debate in the House of Assembly last […]
Skelton wants more focus on construction activity
Territorial At-Large representative Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to place greater emphasis on construction activity as a practical way to stimulate the economy and generate revenue, arguing that such work has an immediate, direct impact on residents across the […]
Walwyn proposes strategy to boost agriculture
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn is calling for a clear, focused strategy to revive agriculture in the BVI, urging the government to prioritise short-term crops that can be grown quickly, reduce imports and create jobs. “We have got to decide what […]
