By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Response blogs on the previous tale on the tragedy of the murder of Virgin Islands Native Sons and the chilling numbers of unsolved murders was an eye opener. The most useful asserted that ‘’ the real […]

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has rejected a proposed arrangement to reserve The Baths and Devil’s Bay National Parks for cruise passengers, declaring that the attractions must remain accessible to the public. The National Parks Trust confirmed on August 14 […]

Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald Georges has urged residents to practise safer sex and get tested after health officials identified four new HIV cases and interconnected sexual networks in the Virgin Islands this year. The cases are not currently considered […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Lorna Smith has acknowledged that doing business in the BVI remains difficult, while calling on key government departments to become faster and more responsive to the private sector’s needs. Smith […]

  Policy analyst Emery Pemberton has called for greater cooperation between the government and private sector to guide the growth of marine tourism and increase local participation in the industry.Pemberton, who works in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable […]

Rotary leaders in the BVI are being challenged to develop a structured substance abuse prevention programme for young people amid growing concerns about alcohol and drug use among the territory’s youth. Rotary Assistant Governor in the BVI, Shan Mohamed, issued […]

National Democratic Party (NDP) member and political hopeful Aaron Parillon described Deputy Premier Julian Fraser’s remarks linking Festival attendance to residents’ spending power as a “slap in the face” to people struggling with the cost of living. Fraser made the […]

Talking Points host Elvin Grant has challenged residents to show the same — or greater — outrage over violent crime as they have shown over nudity, vulgarity and inappropriate behaviour at public events. Grant made the argument amid renewed debate […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley will lead a public-private financial services delegation to India next week as the Virgin Islands seeks new business and stronger institutional ties in the Indian market. The trade mission will run from August 24 to 31 […]

National Democratic Party Chairman Marlon Penn has pledged to overhaul the Social Security system if the party returns to government, arguing that residents who need financial assistance must receive benefits promptly. Penn made the commitment during the NDP’s radio programme […]