As countries brace for the United States to finalise its stance on global tariffs, the British Virgin Islands is exploring alternative trading partners that could help reduce the cost of imports into the territory. The US continues to revise its […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that the government has taken some steps to properly define the BVI’s marine borders, including areas within which fisherfolk should legally ply their trade. The issue of the territory’s fishing boundary was raised by […]

The vetting of officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was done without the input of the National Security Council or the Police Service Commission, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley revealed during a government press conference on Friday. Premier […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley confirmed that a formal letter was submitted to Governor Daniel Pruce on behalf of all members of the House of Assembly, voicing their concerns over the findings and implications of a recent review of law enforcement […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has denied any double standards in the application of interest declaration rules for senior public servants in the Virgin Islands, amid questions about why he is not personally listed on the local Register of Interests. The issue […]

The Education Ministry has broken its silence following the recent assault of a female teacher by a male student at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), affirming a zero-tolerance stance on violent behaviour in schools. The incident, which occurred in a […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected suggestions that the recent law enforcement review signals a “power grab” by the United Kingdom. The governor faced questions from reporters following criticism by members of the House of Assembly, who claimed that the second […]

Amid rising global tariffs — particularly from the United States — that threaten the agriculture industry in many countries, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is taking proactive steps to strengthen agricultural development among its member states. Earlier this […]

The man killed in a drive-by shooting on Saturday in the West End area of Tortola has been identified as Nyron Erickson, a former fugitive previously linked to criminal activity. Erickson was reportedly riding in the area when he was […]

The decision to lift the Order in Council threatening direct UK rule in the BVI lies solely with the United Kingdom ministers. Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed this late last week during a press conference on the implementation of the Commission […]