Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has urged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to field stronger At-Large candidates, warning that the party faces political trouble if it fails to strengthen its team. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking programme, Skelton Cline said […]
Archive for April, 2026

Mental health experts achieve reduced anxiety in BVI schools
Mental health professionals in the BVI are reporting measurable success in reducing anxiety among students, following the rollout of a targeted school-based intervention programme now gaining regional recognition. Speaking recently on Talking Points with host Damion Grange, Director of Mental […]

BVI launches ‘Legitimate Interest Access’ regime amid UK push for fully open registers
BVI’s financial services industry has rolled out a new system allowing limited public access to company ownership records, in a move that signals a clear policy direction not fully aligned with what the UK has been pushing for its Overseas […]

25 designs in for Road Town monument design competition
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has confirmed that 25 submissions were received for the Road Town Partnership National Monument Design Competition, following the close of entries last weekend. The announcement comes days after Junior Minister for Tourism […]

VIP in trouble, Skelton Cline warns
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has warned that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government is “in trouble” due to what he described as a failure to respond to the needs of the electorate. Skelton Cline said the administration’s challenges stem from […]

Skelton surprised by USVI’s attitude over marine fees
Territorial At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton says he was surprised by the USVI’s attitude toward the BVI over the recent marine charter fees hike, arguing the territory is simply trying to generate revenue as it continues to build itself with limited […]

Governor rejects ‘institutional racism’ claim in policing
Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected claims that the structure of policing oversight in the Virgin Islands is “institutionally racist,” stating that responsibility for law and order is defined by the territory’s Constitution and reflects an agreed framework. Speaking in a […]

US visitor fined for spent shell found in airport luggage
A visitor who was departing the BVI for the US was recently arrested and fined after authorities discovered what appeared to be a spent shell during a routine security screening at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Highly-placed sources said airport […]

Works Ministry announces new bus service and schedule
The Ministry of Communications and Works has announced the launch of newly approved public bus services on key routes across Tortola, marking an expansion of structured public transportation in the territory. According to a press release issued yesterday, March 31, […]





