Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again called for an end to the spate of gun violence that has ensnared the territory in recent years following yet another brazen daylight shooting. The Premier’s call comes in the wake of the […]
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BVITB confirms Rhodni Skelton’s departure from organisation
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has confirmed reports that Rhodni Skelton will be departing from his post at the BVITB and described his time spent with the state-owned entity as “invaluable”. Skelton served as Deputy Director of Tourism for the […]
Police release identity of murder victim from bar shooting
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can now confirm the victim in yesterday’s shooting incident as Yan Edwards, 42 of Long Look. Initial investigations indicate that […]
Former Premier rallies NDP base as wife mulls entering election race
Former First Lady of the territory Lorna Smith has indicated her intention to potentially become a candidate at the upcoming general elections which are due in the next few months. Her position came through a proxy in the form of […]
Multiple recurring themes identified in submissions to CRC
A preliminary analysis of submissions made to the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has identified several recurring themes on what residents want to see in the territory’s next constitution. January 31 marked the deadline for persons to submit comments to the […]
My biggest regret is NDP’s split — Dr Smith
Former Premier, Dr D Orlando Smith said his greatest disappointment in politics as leader of the territory is the fracture of his former National Democratic Party (NDP). “My biggest regret probably would be that unfortunately — the National Democratic Party […]
Unfinished business! Premier looks to tie up D7 loose ends
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that he still has unfinished work in his Seventh District constituency and plans to address these issues once re-elected. Questioned recently about his reasons for seeking re-election as a District Representative instead of seeking […]
COMMENTARY: The unborn constitution Part 1
By Shaina Smith-Archer, Contributor I am glad to be alive for such a time as this. When I read about our national heroes like Hope Stevens and Howard. R. Penn and how they wrote our future in their “day,” we […]
Man fatally shot at East End bar
Information reaching BVI News is that a man was shot and killed at a bar in the East End area earlier this evening. Details surrounding the shooting are still sketchy but our news site understands that the victim was recently […]
VIP Congress wanted united body, says Premier after leadership race
An eleventh-hour sleight of hand intended as a clever bit of political manoeuvring proved instead to be a cruel charade, as Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley romped to victory for the post of Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) at […]
