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Walwyn pledges active PAC meetings and special committees

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has pledged to revitalize the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the parliamentary body tasked with overseeing government spending and ensuring fiscal accountability. While the frequency of PAC meetings under Walwyn’s predecessor, Ronnie Skelton, remains unclear, Walwyn has […]
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Turnbull questions PVIM dissolution

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was unaware of any official procedure to dissolve the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) before news broke of its merger with the National Democratic Party (NDP). During a recent interview, Turnbull, a […]
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Skelton stands by NHI Program, calls for urgent reforms

Former Health Minister under a previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) government Ronnie Skelton has defended the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, calling it a vital service that needs reform, not replacement. In a recent interview, Skelton said the NHI […]
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Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands

Farm tourism is emerging as a promising sector in the Virgin Islands, with local farmers and officials highlighting its potential to support food security and diversify the economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by the government during Agriculture and […]
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Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation

Information reaching BVI News indicates that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including minors. BVI News understands that the suspects are currently being held on suspicion […]

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Skelton says he was remov...
Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader Ronnie Skelton says he was removed as Leader of the...
March 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Penn: I was offered Deput...
Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Marlon Penn, claimed that he was offered the post of...
March 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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BVIEC rolls out new servi...
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is rolling out new systems to improve customer access to and...
March 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM

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Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn reunite under NDP banner

Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn and leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Ronnie Skelton have announced the reunification of their parties under the NDP banner. In a statement...
March 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Disloyal! Talk show host bemoans Ronnie Skelton’s treatment

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has condemned what he described as political disloyalty to former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton following his recent ousting from the post in the House of Assembly. Appearing on his radio programme...
March 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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New medical school to boost healthcare in Virgin Islands

A new medical school by Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has officially launched in the BVI to improve healthcare access and strengthen the medical workforce across the territory. The Ministry of Health and Social Development...
March 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM

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BVI post must embrace digital age, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told postal leaders gathered for a regional workshop this week that the local post office must embrace digital transformation to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Speaking at the Caribbean Postal...
March 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Nearly 7,000 participate in territory-wide tsunami exercise

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported that nearly seven thousand people participated in the recent territory-wide earthquake and tsunami exercise. The annual exercise aims to enhance emergency plans, update procedures,...
March 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Gov’t to build agriculture hub for local farmers

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government plans to develop a new agriculture complex at Paraquita Bay to boost local food production and improve crop distribution. Speaking at a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley...
March 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM

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Gov’t pushes new strategy to boost public service

The Office of the Deputy Governor has introduced a new strategic framework to advance the Public Service Transformation Programme in the BVI. This initiative seeks to enhance service delivery and align public service operations with...
March 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Crabbe and Selwood confirmed to top education posts

Orlandette Crabbe has been officially confirmed as Chief Education Officer (CEO) in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports’, effective June 2024. Her appointment follows a period of acting in the role. Crabbe will lead...
March 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Walwyn sworn in as Opposition Leader

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been sworn in as Opposition Leader ahead of the Third Sitting of the Second Session of the House of Assembly on Monday, March 24. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Governor Daniel...
March 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM

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BVI’s medical school to open first semester in 4 months

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will begin its first semester in the British Virgin Islands in four months. Speaking at the university’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley described the occasion...
March 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Vybz Kartel concert’s economic impact under review

The economic impact of the recent Vybz Kartel concert in the Virgin Islands is still being assessed, according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who said the event brought “significant economic activity” to the territory. While no...
March 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Organisers make public appeal to help fund VG Easter Fest

The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Sub-Committee is calling on the community to assist in raising funds for the upcoming event, set to take place from April 19 to April 21. Speaking on JTV recently, Chairperson Reshawn Stevens explained...
March 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM

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Premier rejects claims of neglecting farmers

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has denied claims that his government has not done enough to support the agriculture and fisheries sectors amid concerns about the territory’s food security. Speaking at a press conference last week,...
March 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Premier promises stronger gun laws amid rising firearm concerns

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to strengthen gun laws in the British Virgin Islands, particularly concerning gun possession and access to high-powered weapons. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, March 21, Dr...
March 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Premier proposes new ministerial posts to boost governance

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has requested the creation of two Minister of State roles and two Parliamentary Under Secretary positions to strengthen ministerial support within his government. At a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley...
March 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM

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Two arrested for burglary amid increased police crackdown

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest and charging of two men for burglary-related offences as part of an ongoing effort to address a surge in criminal activity. In a press release issued today, the...
March 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Premier to give minimum wage update before month’s end

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has assured that a public update on the postponed minimum wage increase will be provided before April. The Virgin Islands government recently announced that the Premier met with senior public officials...
March 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Mather calls for NSC to produce crime strategy

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey Mather has issued a strong call for the National Security Council (NSC) to urgently develop and implement a crime strategy as violent crime continues to grip the territory. During a recent...
March 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM

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Officials urge vigilance as hand, foot and mouth cases rise in BVI

Health officials have reported a sharp rise in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), confirming 66 infections across early childhood learning centres and pre-primary schools. The Ministry of Health and Social Development issued...
March 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Premier hails St Martin’s entry into OECS as ‘historic’

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley praised St Martin’s accession to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), calling the move a “historic occasion” and a critical step for regional cooperation amid global uncertainty. Speaking...
March 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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RVIPF clarifies arrest of person of interest in circulating video

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has clarified that the individual seen in a widely circulated video is a person of interest in ongoing burglary investigations and not an escaped convict, as previously stated in some local...
March 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM