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 […]
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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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]





