Parents have been accused of confronting teachers and administrators at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) at an increasing rate after contraband was found in students’ possession. “This type of behaviour will not be tolerated,” Principal Vanessa Garraway wrote in […]
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BVI wins big at 2025 Caribbean Baking Awards
The British Virgin Islands claimed victories in three categories at the 2025 Caribbean Baking Awards, securing top honours among the region’s best bakers. After months of online voting across the Caribbean, the BVI garnered the most votes in three different […]
Financial services too critical to be politicised
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has emphasised the importance of keeping politics out of the BVI’s financial services industry, describing it as “too important to play politics with”. Speaking from Macau, China during an interview with Acting Director of Communications Karia […]
Governor targets year-end relief for VI’s crime woes
Governor Daniel Pruce has expressed optimism that the BVI will begin to see relief from escalating crime by December 2025. According to the Governor, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) faces a challenging year ahead, with the criminal environment […]
BVI Cancer Society donates $55K Breast Coil to hospital
The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) has donated a $55,500 breast coil to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, further strengthening cancer detection and diagnostic capabilities in the territory. According to a press release from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), […]
BVI’s proposed charter fee hikes at root of USVI’s tariff threat
The call by USVI Governor Albert Bryan for an emergency legislative session to discuss imposing a 25% tariff on imports from the BVI was reportedly prompted by proposed BVI legislation that would drastically increase fees for commercial yacht charters entering […]
Walwyn shut out from NDP discussions?
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has revealed that he was recently excluded from key discussions within the National Democratic Party (NDP), raising questions about internal rifts and disunity. During a recent interview with JTV News, Walwyn disclosed that despite his […]
BVI engages USVI on proposed 25% import tariff
Acting Premier Kye Rymer has confirmed that the BVI government is in discussions with USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. following reports of a proposed 25% import tariff on goods from the British Virgin Islands and additional fees for non-residents traveling […]
Vanterpool insists she’s tough enough to be made top cop
Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool has expressed confidence in her capability to assume the permanent role of Police Commissioner of the BVI. Speaking on ZBVI radio recently, Vanterpool highlighted her achievements since taking on the acting position in August 2024, […]
Premier says he was unaware $20M budget error was not being probed
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has revealed that he only learned during recent Standing Finance Committee meetings that the $20 million budget underestimation was not being investigated as previously indicated. During a House of Assembly debate, Sixth […]
