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“I’m not going down with the ship”, Vanterpool says after NDP exit

“I’m not going down with the ship”, Vanterpool says after NDP exit

Former National Democratic Party (NDP) member Mark Vanterpool has declared that he will not remain tied to what he described as a failing political structure, insisting that the Virgin Islands needs a new direction focused on leadership and execution rather […]

by / on May 18, 2026 at 6:35 AM /
Penn accused of missing key chances to criticise gov’t

Penn accused of missing key chances to criticise gov’t

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has conceded that he missed a key opportunity to publicly challenge the government’s latest economic relief measures after talk show hosts pressed him over what they described as a pattern of the opposition failing to seize […]

by / on May 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM /
VANTERPOOL: Horse racing will resume in 3 months if PLM forms gov’t

VANTERPOOL: Horse racing will resume in 3 months if PLM forms gov’t

Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has claimed that the long-shuttered horse racing track at Sea Cows Bay could reopen within three months if his newly launched political movement gains office, arguing that the issue reflects a wider failure of leadership in […]

by / on May 18, 2026 at 6:22 AM /
Governor praises RVIPF for curb in gun violence

Governor praises RVIPF for curb in gun violence

Governor Daniel Pruce has credited the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for what he described as encouraging trends in reducing gun violence and overall crime across the territory, while cautioning against complacency as the force continues its transformation efforts. […]

by / on May 18, 2026 at 6:08 AM /
BVI professionals lead at regional financial services conference

BVI professionals lead at regional financial services conference

The BVI’s financial services sector put its expertise on display in St Lucia, with several BVI practitioners recently taking centre stage at a major regional conference focused on wealth planning, trusts, and cross-border regulation. The STEP Caribbean Conference brought together […]

by / on May 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM /
COMMENTARY: The Forgotten

COMMENTARY: The Forgotten

By Dr. Craig Stoutt, Contributor In Article 1, I wrote about the front door of our health system. The clinic. The first place a Virgin Islander goes when something does not feel right. Today I want to write about what […]

by / on May 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM /
COMMENTARY: Residents for life – citizenship is another matter

COMMENTARY: Residents for life – citizenship is another matter

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The USA has decreased the number of migrants coming into the country by adopting a very aggressive deportation policy and stopping inward flows of people from many source countries. The two main methods are visa bans […]

by / on May 16, 2026 at 7:22 AM /
Vanterpool confident of District 4 comeback

Vanterpool confident of District 4 comeback

Former Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has declared that he is confident he can reclaim the Fourth District seat if he returns to representational politics. Speaking during a recent interview following the launch of his People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), […]

by / on May 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM /
Walwyn blasts gov’t over derelict vehicles in D6

Walwyn blasts gov’t over derelict vehicles in D6

Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn has blasted the government over what he described as the growing scourge of abandoned vehicles in District 6, accusing officials of talking for months without delivering a workable solution. In a recent Facebook post, Walwyn said […]

by / on May 15, 2026 at 6:18 AM /
Prison incident ‘safely resolved’ after inmate stand-off

Prison incident ‘safely resolved’ after inmate stand-off

A recent incident at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut was “safely resolved” after a video circulated on social media showing an inmate barricaded inside a cell while raising concerns about his safety and treatment. In a statement issued on […]

by / on May 15, 2026 at 6:14 AM /