A coalition of USVI marine operators has travelled to Washington, D.C., to draw federal attention to sharply increased charter-vessel fees in the BVI, which they say are triggering a crisis in their charter sector. The group — organised under Project Fair […]

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, is now in effect across the territory, introducing new offences and higher penalties to improve road safety, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced.  The legislation was passed by the House of Assembly […]

Just under a dozen restaurants participated in this year’s Anegada Lobster Fest, serving up dishes to delight food-lovers who flocked the sister island over the weekend. The event ran from November 28-30 and, as the BVI Tourist Board describes it, […]

Yet another local official has stepped forward to defend international travel and diplomacy under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, insisting that meaningful diplomacy requires physical presence and that the BVI risks weakening its voice if officials stay home. Special […]

A UK-appointed prison security expert has arrived in the Virgin Islands to lead an independent investigation into the escape of inmates Jose Almestica and John Burgos from His Majesty’s Prison on October 25. Acting Governor David D Archer Jr said […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has praised the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom as a major success, saying the meetings strengthened ties between the Overseas Territories and the UK and delivered meaningful discussions on long-standing issues. Speaking […]

The 24-year tenure of Dr. Ralph Gonsalves as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has ended as the New Democratic Party (NDP) has defeated the Gonsalves-led United Labour Party (ULP) in the country’s general election on Thursday. NDP […]

Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett said the long-planned airport expansion in the BVI is critical to economic development, stressing that the territory must now move from consultation to implementation. Frett, who also serves as a member of the BVI Airports Authority […]

Radio host Claude Skelton Cline has issued a fiery call for the BVI to stop “parachuting” expatriates into senior government positions, arguing that qualified Virgin Islanders are repeatedly overlooked despite being qualified for important roles. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has criticised the handling of the recent police leadership shake-up, saying the process lacked transparency, sensitivity, and good governance, and has further strained the relationship between the BVI and the United Kingdom. His comments follow Governor […]