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Premier confirms Julian Willock is his political adviser

Premier confirms Julian Willock is his political adviser

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that former House Speaker Julian Willock is serving as his political adviser, ending weeks of public speculation after Willock repeatedly declined to confirm whether he had accepted a government advisory role. The confirmation came […]

by / on June 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM /
BVI Aquatic Experience earns 2026 Telly Award!

BVI Aquatic Experience earns 2026 Telly Award!

The BVI Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience has earned a 2026 International Telly Award, recognising excellence in immersive and mixed-reality storytelling. The Aquatics Experience forms part of the Virtual Reality Interactive Guest Experience Museum at Crafts Alive Village in Road Town. […]

by / on June 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM /
ROSAN: Stop asking for Walwyn, start calling for Penn

ROSAN: Stop asking for Walwyn, start calling for Penn

Political commentator Cindy Rosan has argued that public attention is being directed at the wrong person, saying residents should stop questioning the visibility of former Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn and instead focus on holding current Opposition Leader Marlon Penn accountable. […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 7:14 AM /
Parillon pledges focus on skilled workers if elected

Parillon pledges focus on skilled workers if elected

Aaron Parillon has pledged to prioritise creating opportunities for skilled workers and tradespeople — especially those in the Third Electoral District — if elected. Speaking recently on the Talking Points radio programme, the Third District hopeful argued that too many […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 6:34 AM /
Attacks on financial services real, intense and constant — Premier

Attacks on financial services real, intense and constant — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned that the BVI’s financial services industry faces relentless external pressure, declaring that attacks on international financial centres such as the BVI are “real,” “intense,” and “constant“. Delivering his 2026 State of the Territory Address, […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM /
Govt should help first-time homeowners acquire land — Willock

Govt should help first-time homeowners acquire land — Willock

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has called for the government to establish a dedicated programme to help first-time homeowners purchase land and build their homes, arguing that rising costs have made homeownership increasingly difficult for many […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 6:21 AM /
Premier links Long Look’s legacy to BVI’s constitutional future

Premier links Long Look’s legacy to BVI’s constitutional future

The spirit that enabled Long Look’s first free community to survive and thrive 250 years ago must now guide the Virgin Islands as it pursues greater autonomy and constitutional reform, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared. Addressing the opening ceremony […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM /
COMMENTARY: What we thought we bought

COMMENTARY: What we thought we bought

By Dr. Craig Stoutt, Contributor I have watched too many of my patients learn the hard way that what they thought they had paid for, they had not. The grandmother who believed her care was covered, and met a bill […]

by / on June 27, 2026 at 7:38 AM /
COMMENTARY: The incumbent’s paradox

COMMENTARY: The incumbent’s paradox

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The investigator searches for clues usually in the form of bits of hard evidence. He or she terms these dots or data points. The effective investigator cannot ignore three factors that impact his form and ability […]

by / on June 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM /
PHOTOS: ESHS graduates urged to build character, not just careers

PHOTOS: ESHS graduates urged to build character, not just careers

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has challenged graduates of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) to measure their success by the strength of their character rather than the careers they pursue, telling the Class of 2026 that the greatest inheritance […]

by / on June 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM /