It seems elected leaders are not yet out of the woods and could still see the governor getting additional powers if they fail to deliver the promised good governance reforms recommended by the COI. This was the impression given at […]

The Virgin Islands community is mourning the passing of Dr Quincy Lettsome, a pillar of education, history, and community, who passed away yesterday, February 13 at age 82. Born in Long Swamp, Tortola, Dr Lettsome dedicated five decades to shaping […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has met with victims of the brazen daylight robbery which occurred at the Aladdin boutique and jewellery store last Friday on Flemming Street in Road Town. The store typically sells high-end jewellery, colognes, and similar luxury items […]

Two jurors who recently helped to convict former Premier Andrew Fahie who was on trial for drug and money laundering charges changed their minds about the verdict after the trial ended. Justice Kathleen Williams had already polled the jurors on […]

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has said he is sure Fahie’s conviction was the culmination of concerted efforts to get rid of him. “There is no doubt that there was a coordinated effort to get at […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged elected leaders and other officials in the territory to take up the leadership mantle and fulfil their designated areas of responsibility. The Premier was at the time being questioned about the involvement of the […]

The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) has received its largest single donation to date — a cheque for $62,525 from CIBC Caribbean. The funds were raised by the bank’s 2023 Walk for the Cure campaign, hosted to bring awareness of cancer […]

Sir Richard Branson, the 73-year-old billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, sustained serious injuries following a cycling accident on Virgin Gorda recently.  The incident occurred when Branson’s bicycle hit a pothole, causing him to lose control and fall.  “Took quite […]

Media owner Julian Willock has stated that he is in favour of a ban on ‘blogs’ (online comments) on all news sites in the BVI. Willock made the comment on Real Talk with Karia Christopher after being asked if he […]

Though he has come under fire for his handling of the COI reforms, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has championed the good governance changes, saying they must be used to restore the BVI’s reputation amid any negative backlash from his predecessor, […]