Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has suggested that certain “elders” in the local political space should retire and give the territory a chance to advance. Among the people Rosan named are current long-time elected leaders, as well as […]
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Accepting COI report was a big mistake
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has posited that the initial acceptance of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has opened the door for the UK to label the BVI government corrupt and publish damning reports such as the new review of […]

Premier alarmed over ‘us versus them’ politics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has raised alarm over what he described as growing political division in the Virgin Islands, warning that it threatens the territory’s legacy and unity in the face of external challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

History will remember VIP administration kindly, says Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes history will remember the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration favourably for its leadership during a time of significant national challenge. Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, Dr Wheatley reflected on the […]

Rymer hails successful Seatrade 2025
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 […]

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, […]