The deportation of veteran journalist Cathy Richards has sparked mixed reactions across the territory, with fellow media professionals expressing sadness while some residents insist that the law must take its course. Richards, a Guyanese national who worked in the BVI […]

Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith has called for more nightlife and entertainment activities in the Virgin Islands, saying the territory needs to improve its offerings to keep visitors interested and encourage longer stays. Speaking on the government’s […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the Virgin Islands continues to perform well despite global economic challenges, with government revenue exceeding projections as the territory prepares to present its largest budget on record for the second consecutive year. Speaking to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended his handling of the controversial $5 million government deposit in the now-defunct Bank of Asia, explaining that disciplinary action against public officers falls outside his responsibility as Minister of Finance. The Premier faced persistent […]

Honestly Speaking talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has revealed that he personally told former legislator Mark Vanterpool that he would not support his ambition to become Premier because he believes the position should be reserved for someone deemed a […]

The government spent nearly $6.3 million on the unfinished disaster management building by the end of June, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly, as officials evaluated bids for a replacement contractor. In response to questions from Second […]

People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has accused the BVI of ignoring homelessness, citing accounts of people living in vehicles and calling for more resources to help residents in need. Speaking on the party’s The People’s Mic podcast, Vanterpool […]

Former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has blamed the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) years in government for the BVI’s water problems, accusing the party of failing to upgrade infrastructure while opposing the Biwater agreement. Speaking during an appearance on […]

The BVI recorded 1,071,716 visitor arrivals between January and September 2026, Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith confirmed during an appearance on Virgin Islands Voice. The total includes cruise passengers, overnight guests and day trippers, and excludes arrivals […]

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is calling for a separate water production plant to supply cruise ships visiting the BVI, arguing that the vessels are consuming water that could otherwise be used to ease shortages in local communities. Speaking on a […]