Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to strengthen gun laws in the British Virgin Islands, particularly concerning gun possession and access to high-powered weapons. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, March 21, Dr Wheatley revealed that the National […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has requested the creation of two Minister of State roles and two Parliamentary Under Secretary positions to strengthen ministerial support within his government. At a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley said he had written to the […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest and charging of two men for burglary-related offences as part of an ongoing effort to address a surge in criminal activity. In a press release issued today, the RVIPF […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has assured that a public update on the postponed minimum wage increase will be provided before April. The Virgin Islands government recently announced that the Premier met with senior public officials on March 11 to discuss […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey Mather has issued a strong call for the National Security Council (NSC) to urgently develop and implement a crime strategy as violent crime continues to grip the territory. During a recent press conference, Mather highlighted the […]

Health officials have reported a sharp rise in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), confirming 66 infections across early childhood learning centres and pre-primary schools. The Ministry of Health and Social Development issued the update this week, warning […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley praised St Martin’s accession to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), calling the move a “historic occasion” and a critical step for regional cooperation amid global uncertainty. Speaking from St Martin during the 76th Meeting […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has clarified that the individual seen in a widely circulated video is a person of interest in ongoing burglary investigations and not an escaped convict, as previously stated in some local circles. In […]

His Majesty’s Prison announced its continued partnership with the New Life Baptist Church on the recently concluded second annual inmate debate which is intended to boost inmate morale. The debate occurred for the second year under the theme, “How Can […]

A man has died following a stabbing incident in Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda, around 8 am today, Thursday, March 20. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the victim was transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, […]