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Gov’t to formally reject new UK report

Gov’t to formally reject new UK report

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 […]

by / on April 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM /
Mather endorses legal guns for BVI civilians

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 […]

by / on April 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM /
Smith defends U-turn on Junior Minister post

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 […]

by / on April 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM /
Walwyn opposes moving DPP’s office under governor

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, […]

by / on April 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM /
Smith to meet with Trade Department executives

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 […]

by / on April 15, 2025 at 6:05 AM /
UK specialists offer free eye screenings on JVD

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 […]

by / on April 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM /
‘Elders’ need to exit politics

‘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 […]

by / on April 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM /
Accepting COI report was a big mistake

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 […]

by / on April 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM /
Premier alarmed over ‘us versus them’ politics

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 […]

by / on April 14, 2025 at 6:14 AM /
History will remember VIP administration kindly, says Premier

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 […]

by / on April 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM /