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BREAKING: Cindy Rosan ann...Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has announced her candidacy for the next general election,...
July 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
BVI tops OECS in Grade 2 ...The Virgin Islands has emerged as the highest-performing education system among eight participating...
July 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM -
More grants coming for sm...The government is preparing to award another round of grants to small businesses this month as part of...
July 16, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Turnbull lashes gov’t over hiring of ‘unqualified’ consultants
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the Natalio Wheatley government of prioritising consultancy contracts over essential frontline services, arguing that residents of Jost Van Dyke continue...
July 16, 2026 at 6:35 AM -
BVI earns FATF recognition for reform progress
The British Virgin Islands has received recognition from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for making further progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing...
July 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM -
Haiti among countries hit as global aid sees decline
Haiti is among several crisis-hit countries where women and girls are losing access to vital support services as sweeping cuts to international aid force women’s organisations to scale back or shut down operations, according...
July 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Law needed to limit number of vehicles per household
Former lawmaker Archibald Christian believes the BVI should consider legislation limiting the number of vehicles each household can own, arguing that such a measure could help tackle the territory’s growing problem of abandoned...
July 15, 2026 at 6:29 AM -
Minor held in connection with K’Moi Walters murder
BVI News understands that police recently arrested two males — including a 17-year-old minor — in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old K’Moi Walters, whose death marked the BVI’s first homicide of 2026. According...
July 15, 2026 at 6:26 AM -
Vanterpool’s PLM ‘not going anywhere’ — Skelton Cline
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has argued that former legislator Mark Vanterpool’s People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) is unlikely to gain sufficient traction to lead the Virgin Islands, and has urged the National...
July 15, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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Britain wants BVI Constitution to reflect people’s views — UK official
The United Kingdom wants the Virgin Islands’ next Constitution to reflect the views of the people, according to the head of the UK delegation. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office official Nicholas Wareham made the remarks...
July 15, 2026 at 6:18 AM -
Climate Change Trust Fund to hold national consultations
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) will host a series of territory-wide stakeholder consultations next week as it prepares to launch its first call for funding proposals. The initiative will allow eligible organisations...
July 15, 2026 at 5:32 AM -
Not the territory I know! Smith calls for cleaner Road Town
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has called for urgent action to improve the appearance of Road Town, arguing that the capital’s untidy condition is damaging the Virgin Islands’ image and undermining national...
July 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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East End Festival changes draws criticism
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has criticised planned changes to this year’s Emancipation Festival programme, arguing that the East End/Long Look community risks losing traditions that commemorate its unique history and heritage. Speaking...
July 14, 2026 at 7:48 AM -
Vanterpool calls for district reps for Anegada and JVD
Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has called for Anegada and Jost Van Dyke to each receive their own district representative in the House of Assembly. Vanterpool argued that constitutional reform should prioritise stronger representation...
July 14, 2026 at 6:27 AM -
Premier commended for declaring Long Look holiday
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has publicly commended Premier Natalio Wheatley for declaring a one-time public holiday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Long Look Free People, saying the decision helped elevate the historic...
July 14, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Premier asks for prayer as constitutional negotiations get underway
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on Virgin Islanders to pray for the territory’s constitutional negotiating team as formal talks with the United Kingdom begin this week, describing the discussions as another important...
July 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM -
Father, son escape as BMW erupts in flames on Ridge Road
A man and his young son are counting their blessings after narrowly escaping a raging fire that engulfed their SUV along Ridge Road today, July 13. The fire, which completely gutted the man’s BMW X5, occurred sometime after 6 pm...
July 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM -
Skelton presses government over pension payment delays
Territorial At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to expedite long-delayed pension increases for retirees, arguing that elderly residents should not have to wait any longer for payments that have already...
July 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Power outages threaten tourism on VG, Wheatley cautions
Virgin Gorda’s recurring power outages are threatening the island’s tourism industry, Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has warned, saying electricity failures and related water supply problems are undermining...
July 13, 2026 at 7:47 AM -
Turnbull says JVD residents abandoned without water
Residents of Jost Van Dyke have effectively been abandoned without access to reliable potable water, Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has told the House of Assembly. Turnbull described a worsening crisis that...
July 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM -
My godson K’Moi was a promising young man
Businessman and former legislator Mark Vanterpool has paid an emotional tribute to 26-year-old K’Moi Walters, describing him as a “promising young man” whose life was cut tragically short. In a Facebook post following...
July 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Roadtown Wholesale launches historic rooftop solar system
Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd. (RTW) has officially commissioned what is being described as the Caribbean’s largest rooftop solar installation, marking a historic step for renewable energy in the BVI and setting a new benchmark...
July 13, 2026 at 6:05 AM -
Cane Garden Bay Cottages up for sale through sealed bid process
Cane Garden Bay Cottages — a boutique hospitality property on Tortola — has been placed on the market through a sealed bid process. The Cane Garden Bay-based property comprises approximately 1.75 acres of freehold land...
July 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM -
COMMENTARY: “I Wannabe A Gangsta”
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor A sub culture killing our native boys and causing enormous tragedy in this tiny community is the “GANGSTA CULTURE.” Clearly this is an evil that stems from a complete lack of understanding...
July 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
