The government has paid more than $1.5 million in base contracts to two UK-based King’s Counsel (KC) between 2018 and 2026, according to documents obtained by BVI News. Records show that a combined $1,522,352 was paid to UK attorneys Sandip […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has issued a sharp warning to people linking his name to alleged corruption involving crown lands across the territory, saying even some of his own relatives have been circulating material unfairly associating him with wrongdoing. Speaking […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has denied allegations that she influenced a controversial $5 million deposit placed at Bank of Asia, insisting she had no involvement in the matter and no knowledge of the transaction when it was […]

BVI News understands that a 17-year-old boy was recently arrested in connection with an investigation into a suspected stolen dinghy, but was later released pending further enquiries. Sources said the teen was taken into custody after investigators linked him to […]

Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has called for the removal of income tax on low earners in the Virgin Islands, arguing that struggling residents should no longer face multiple deductions as they cope with the rising cost of living. Vanterpool made […]

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said the National Democratic Party (NDP) intends to address its internal matters privately while focusing publicly on rebuilding the organisation and presenting itself as a viable alternative government ahead of the next general election. Penn made […]

Former National Democratic Party (NDP) member Mark Vanterpool has declared that he will not remain tied to what he described as a failing political structure, insisting that the Virgin Islands needs a new direction focused on leadership and execution rather […]

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has conceded that he missed a key opportunity to publicly challenge the government’s latest economic relief measures after talk show hosts pressed him over what they described as a pattern of the opposition failing to seize […]

Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has claimed that the long-shuttered horse racing track at Sea Cows Bay could reopen within three months if his newly launched political movement gains office, arguing that the issue reflects a wider failure of leadership in […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has credited the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for what he described as encouraging trends in reducing gun violence and overall crime across the territory, while cautioning against complacency as the force continues its transformation efforts. […]