National Democratic Party (NDP) Deputy Chairman Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has dismissed claims that he held discussions with fellow party member Myron Walwyn about joining Mark Vanterpool’s Progressive Leadership Movement (PLM). Turnbull rejected the claims during an NDP Radio programme on […]
Archive for October, 2026

41-yr-old man charged for burglarising bar, stealing drinks
BVI News understands that a 41-year-old East End man has been charged with burglary after being accused of breaking into a bar and stealing several drinks. Information reaching our news centre indicates that the alleged burglary occurred at a bar […]

Premier presses UN for greater BVI self-government
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has taken the BVI’s push for greater self-government to the United Nations once again, outlining several constitutional changes the territory is seeking from the United Kingdom, including transferring key powers from the governor to elected officials. […]

‘False!’ Walwyn fires back: ‘Please tell the devil you haven’t seen me’
Opposition legislator and Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has denied claims that he solicited Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull to join the Mark Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM). Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday, October 7, […]

Opposition member offered PLM deputy role, Skelton Cline claims
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has claimed that sitting Opposition members are being courted to join the newly formed People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), with one allegedly being offered the deputy leader position ahead of the next general election. Skelton Cline alleged […]

Rymer puts water crisis at Premier’s feet
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has once again placed responsibility for fixing the BVI’s chronic water problems squarely at the feet of Premier and Finance Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley — triggering an awkward but revealing exchange between the two […]

Anegada elders felt disrespected when youngsters got deeds first
Former Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Chairman Darrell Ruan Jr has questioned why some younger descendants of Anegadian families received deeds to land years before their parents and elders. Speaking on the Honestly Speaking talk show recently, Ruan said his […]

Walwyn still on NDP ticket, Cline assures
National Democratic Party (NDP) Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn remains on the party’s ticket for the next general election, Bishop John Cline said, putting an end to months of speculation about Walwyn’s political future. Cline told ZBVI Radio that his […]

CLINE: Premier doing his best, but it’s not enough
National Democratic Party (NDP) member Bishop John Cline has said Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley may be doing the best he can to lead the territory, but argued that his best is not enough to meet the BVI’s needs. Cline gave […]

Smith confirms re-election bid with government
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has confirmed that she will seek re-election and has signalled that she intends to remain aligned with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government, dismissing months of uncertainty over her political plans ahead of […]





