The BVI delegation, led by Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer, has returned from Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 with renewed optimism for the territory’s cruise tourism sector. Held from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the […]
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Skelton forced to apologise to Walwyn over ‘Antigua’ joke
Former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton was made to apologise in the House of Assembly on Thursday after making an inappropriate comment about Myron Walwyn’s parents that drew strong objections from the newly appointed Opposition Leader. The exchange happened during a […]
Our people love to run to the Governor – Vincent Wheatley
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has taken aim at residents who bypass elected leaders and instead turn to the governor with grievances, saying the pattern shows a lack of trust in local leadership. Wheatley made the comments in the House of […]
Lorna Smith: Don’t throw out entire law enforcement review
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has cautioned lawmakers against discarding the entire law enforcement and criminal justice review despite strong opposition to some of its recommendations. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Smith described the 300-page document with […]
‘Indigenous Virgin Islanders’ must be respected
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has stated that those with the strongest ancestral ties “must be respected at all times” in the BVI. Those deemed to have the strongest ancestral ties are called “indigenous Virgin Islanders”—persons who can trace their Virgin […]
Minimum wage affected by US tariffs
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced a further delay to the long-promised minimum wage increase, attributing the latest setback to newly imposed tariffs by the United States on several countries, including the British Virgin Islands. Originally announced in July 2024, […]
PREMIER: UK model for hiring Police Commission is a failure
Amid the Governor’s promise to relaunch the search for a new Police Commissioner, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has deemed the UK’s selection process a failure, adding that the BVI would be better off with a local in the top post. […]
Man arrested for ammunition found in airport luggage
BVI News understands that a man was recently arrested and charged at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island after a live round of ammunition was discovered in his luggage. The incident reportedly occurred last weekend while airport […]
Business owner calls for clearer language in draft maritime bill
Maritime business owner Julien Johnson has expressed concern over the ambiguous language in the government’s draft maritime legislation, warning that the current wording could create confusion for boat operators and foreign charters. Speaking at a recent industry consultation, Johnson — […]
BVI must oppose more power for governor — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged Virgin Islanders to reject recommendations that would grant greater control to the Governor, warning that such proposals would return the territory to colonial rule. Dr Wheatley made the remarks in the House of Assembly […]
