Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has repeated calls for a sex offenders registry in the BVI, warning that known predators are lurking among children in the BVI. “We need a sex offenders registry in the Virgin Islands,” Mather said […]

Public frustration is mounting over the government’s controversial decision to allocate $670,000 to an upcoming music festival, a move perceived as overlooking critical matters, including the needs of the small business bureau. That was the position held by Sixth District […]

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Lisa Penn-Lettsome has revealed that some residents who submitted their views to the CRC, were strongly opposed to term limits for elected leaders, as they believe it goes against the tenets of democracy. […]

The governor’s law-making powers in the Virgin Islands are primarily restricted to assent, veto, and ordinance-making powers under certain conditions. In certain emergencies, for instance, the governor may have the power to make laws, known as ordinances, without the immediate […]

Residents submitted some 70 slogans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival as excitement continues to build ahead of the highly anticipated landmark event.  Traditionally, the festival had been organised by the Virgin Islands Festival and […]

Amid news that Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett was recently rushed to the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital for treatment, political commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that she is happy that he got the chance to experience the conditions patients are […]

Scores of fans on social media have rushed to the defence of D’Moi Hodge, saying residents shouldn’t blame the Lakers star for Tortola’s loss against the USVI in the King of the Courts Caribbean Championship 2024. The final game of […]

Francis Lettsome Primary School emerged victorious at the end of the eagerly anticipated Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Championships, clinching the title of the best primary school in athletics across the territory. The school’s triumph was announced at the A.O. […]

The Virgin Islands has reached an impressive achievement with a historic rise of more than 90,000 cruise passengers in the first quarter of 2024, in comparison to the previous year. The increase shows the popularity of the territory as a […]

Facing criticisms over sidelining the Trade Department because of her overwhelming portfolio, Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has countered with evidence of a balanced leadership approach. “It takes some time to get everything in place, but I don’t think it’s fair […]