Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has publicly commended Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, praising his leadership during recent negotiations with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) over charter vessel fees. On April 1, the BVI and USVI concluded talks, reaching an agreement […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has announced the commencement of a comprehensive vetting process for all officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the initiation of a new recruitment campaign for the Commissioner of Police. In alignment with recommendations […]

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that the Virgin Islands should set a definitive date to declare independence from the United Kingdom. Reacting to a recently published UK report that labels the territory’s law enforcement agencies as corrupt, […]

The Virgin Islands will host the Glasgow 2026 King’s Baton Relay (KBR) from May 16 to 21, 2025, as part of the lead-up to the 23rd Commonwealth Games. The BVI is the 10th stop on the Baton’s journey through the […]

The government has signalled its intention to formally reject the United Kingdom’s new report, which identified corruption within the Virgin Islands’ law enforcement agencies and recommended placing key offices under the governor’s purview. Published on April 8, the report has […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather has said he believes the BVI would be safer if residents were given the proper training to carry legal firearms. While speaking in the House of Assembly on April 10, Mather said allowing legal […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith has defended her decision to rejoin the Virgin Islands Party-led government months after declining a similar post following her removal as Deputy Premier. Smith had previously said the junior minister […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has rejected a key recommendation in the law enforcement review report that proposes putting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under the governor’s control. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has announced plans to meet with senior executives in the Trade Department to move forward with key reforms related to the stalled Trade Commission and Investment Act. Smith confirmed the […]

Diabetics on Jost Van Dyke received free eye screenings on April 12 during a clinic hosted by the BVI Diabetes Association in partnership with two visiting UK eye specialists. The screenings were conducted by Dr. Nicholas Lee, Consultant Ophthalmologist and […]