Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has voiced his support for recall legislation, which allows voters to remove underperforming politicians from office.  The call comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with government performance and a perceived lack of accountability among elected officials. […]

Marlon Penn has stated that whenever he speaks frankly about the issues affecting the territory, the government retaliates by neglecting infrastructure upgrades needed in his constituency — the Eighth Electoral District. Penn said this has been happening since Andrew Fahie […]

The governments of Anguilla, BVI and Montserrat that do not qualify for climate resilience financing were the focus of a recent ‘Policy Dialogue on Improving Access to Development Finance in Eastern Caribbean Overseas Territories. The special meeting was hosted by the BVI and […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes the BVI has a patriotism challenge and has emphasised the need for a structured process to encourage patriotism among residents and those seeking to become permanent residents and Belongers. “I would venture to say […]

The National Security Council (NSC) has committed to developing a more effective strategy to combat gun crime in the BVI following the recent double murder that rocked the territory.  The victims, 44-year-old Alix Montero Hernandez of Fahie Hill and 33-year-old […]

Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith,  is leading a 13-member delegation on a trade mission to Asia, one of the BVI’s most important business markets.  The delegation will also be joined by industry counterparts from Asia. Asia […]

The BVI Airports Authority has announced that American Airlines will maintain continuous flights to the territory during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.   The airline started flying from the US to the territory in 2023 and despite a few setbacks, continues to […]

Former government consultant Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has been arrested in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into government contracts awarded from 2008 to 2010. The 58-year-old clergyman from Ballast Bay was charged with two counts of obtaining property by […]

PRESS RELEASE: World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated on 17 May annually since its establishment in 1969. The observance of WTISD aims to raise awareness about the benefits that internet and other communication technologies can bring to […]

Two males lost their lives following a shooting incident in Huntums Ghut early this morning, Friday, May 17, according to a statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).  According to the police, the shooting happened around 1 am.  […]