The government has signalled its intention to formally reject the United Kingdom’s new report, which identified corruption within the Virgin Islands’ law enforcement agencies and recommended placing key offices under the governor’s purview. Published on April 8, the report has […]
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Mather endorses legal guns for BVI civilians
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather has said he believes the BVI would be safer if residents were given the proper training to carry legal firearms. While speaking in the House of Assembly on April 10, Mather said allowing legal […]

Smith defends U-turn on Junior Minister post
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith has defended her decision to rejoin the Virgin Islands Party-led government months after declining a similar post following her removal as Deputy Premier. Smith had previously said the junior minister […]

Walwyn opposes moving DPP’s office under governor
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has rejected a key recommendation in the law enforcement review report that proposes putting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under the governor’s control. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, […]

Smith to meet with Trade Department executives
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has announced plans to meet with senior executives in the Trade Department to move forward with key reforms related to the stalled Trade Commission and Investment Act. Smith confirmed the […]

UK specialists offer free eye screenings on JVD
Diabetics on Jost Van Dyke received free eye screenings on April 12 during a clinic hosted by the BVI Diabetes Association in partnership with two visiting UK eye specialists. The screenings were conducted by Dr. Nicholas Lee, Consultant Ophthalmologist and […]

‘Elders’ need to exit politics
Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has suggested that certain “elders” in the local political space should retire and give the territory a chance to advance. Among the people Rosan named are current long-time elected leaders, as well as […]

Accepting COI report was a big mistake
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has posited that the initial acceptance of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has opened the door for the UK to label the BVI government corrupt and publish damning reports such as the new review of […]

Premier alarmed over ‘us versus them’ politics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has raised alarm over what he described as growing political division in the Virgin Islands, warning that it threatens the territory’s legacy and unity in the face of external challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

History will remember VIP administration kindly, says Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes history will remember the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration favourably for its leadership during a time of significant national challenge. Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, Dr Wheatley reflected on the […]