Eighth District Representative and National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn has declared that his party is ready for a snap election if the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government calls one. Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme, Penn said […]
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‘Indigenous Virgin Islanders’ deserve preferential treatment
Outspoken clergyman and radio host Claude Skelton Cline has reignited a longstanding debate, saying certain high offices, opportunities, and privileges in the Virgin Islands should be reserved exclusively for those considered “indigenous Virgin Islanders.” Speaking on his Honestly Speaking radio […]

Premier to meet with businesses to discuss US tariffs
The British Virgin Islands government has broken its silence on the recent wave of US-imposed tariffs, which have raised global concerns about an impending recession. In a statement issued on April 7, the government said it is “deeply concerned” about […]

BVI should produce staple crops, says CTL Managing Director
Managing Director of Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL), Michael Thomas, has called on the government to support local food production by investing in greenhouse farming for staple crops. In a recent interview on ZBVI radio, Thomas said the BVI should rely […]

Walwyn warns govt: Get priorities in order!
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called on the government to urgently address food security in light of recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. In a recent message issued by the Opposition Leader, Walwyn highlighted that fines on Chinese-made […]

Mandatory membership needed to provide taxi services at Beef Island Airport
The following is a media release from the BVI Airports Authority. The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (the Authority) is notifying all taxi operators who intend to provide services at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport that they are to […]

PHOTOS: 52nd BVI Spring Regatta
After three days of thrilling racing, the British Virgin Islands has officially concluded the 52nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta which ran from April 4 to 6. The annual sailing event featured vessels from 15 countries competing for top […]

Stop ‘badgering’ the Premier! Cline tells Walwyn
Now that Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has assumed the role of Opposition Leader, Bishop John Cline believes the public should brace for what he describes as continued and “unbearable” badgering of Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Cline, a vocal critic […]

Funding for Road Town facelift not confirmed
The government has launched the Road Town Partnership (RTP), a new public-private initiative aimed at modernizing and maintaining the territory’s capital, but full funding for the project has not yet been finalized. According to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, RTP will […]

Leaders call for national plan to tackle rising food costs
Political leaders Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn are calling on the government to urgently adopt a national plan to address the rising cost of food as residents struggle to afford basic necessities. Skelton and Penn warned that without swift and […]