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Archive for July, 2026

Rymer blames ageing infrastructure for water crisis
Works Minister Kye Rymer has blamed decades of ageing and neglected infrastructure for the BVI’s ongoing water supply crisis, arguing that long-standing deficiencies rather than recent decisions are responsible for persistent shortages affecting residents across the territory. In a statement […]

Historians need to retrieve Virgin Islands history from outside sources
Minister for Culture Luce Hodge-Smith has called for a coordinated effort to recover historical records about the Virgin Islands that are housed overseas, arguing that valuable pieces of the territory’s past remain beyond its reach. Hodge-Smith made the appeal while […]

East End Police Station gets temporary home
Residents of the East End policing district will soon be able to access police services from a temporary location after the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced that officers will relocate to the East End/Long Look Community Centre while […]

We have done everything, Premier says ahead of UK negotiations
The government says it has done everything within its power to secure a favourable outcome as it prepares to begin formal constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom next week. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed confidence ahead of the talks, which […]

BVIHSA cops prestigious award for infection prevention
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has earned international recognition after its original short film, A Symphony of Guardians, captured the grand prize at the 2026 APIC Film Festival, outperforming entries from healthcare organisations and infection prevention professionals around the […]

Police exploring multiple leads in Walters murder probe
Police say they are actively pursuing multiple lines of inquiry into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old K’Moi Walters as investigations continue into the British Virgin Islands’ first homicide of 2026. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said detectives from […]

VG dumpsite reopens after successful fire suppression efforts
The Virgin Gorda dumpsite has reopened to normal operations after emergency crews successfully contained a fire that forced the facility’s temporary closure last week, the Health Ministry has announced. The ministry said the Department of Waste Management led the response […]

Social, infrastructure woes shouldn’t stop our independence
Premier Natalio Wheatley has rejected suggestions that the BVI must first solve its longstanding social and infrastructure problems before seriously pursuing independence, arguing that those challenges exist regardless of the territory’s constitutional status.Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme recently, host Elvin […]

Health Authority cautions against Sahara dust impact
Residents across the BVI are being urged to take precautions as a significant plume of Saharan dust blankets the territory, reducing air quality and posing health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the BVI Health […]





