USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is set to visit the British Virgin Islands on Friday, March 7, to continue discussions with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley regarding the proposed fee increases on USVI-based charter yacht operations in the BVI. During a […]
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PHOTOS: Heroes Live Forever Concert
The Virgin Islands honoured its first Chief Minister and National Hero, H. Lavity Stoutt, with a spectacular concert on March 2, celebrating his lasting impact on the territory. The event, themed Heroes Live Forever: The H. Lavity Stoutt Concert, paid […]

Lavity Stoutt’s vision must live on through residents
The Virgin Islands paid tribute to its first Chief Minister and National Hero, H Lavity Stoutt, in a grand concert yesterday, March 2, celebrating his enduring legacy. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley called on residents to continue the work started by […]

Premier envisions increased role for Lorna Smith
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled an increased role for former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith within his government, particularly in the financial services sector. During a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley confirmed his intention to work more closely with Smith, […]

ATM robberies raise concern
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public following a second armed robbery targeting individuals withdrawing cash from the Banco Popular ATM in […]

Decaying body found in Virgin Gorda
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating the discovery of a body along the shoreline at Handsome Bay Beach, near the airport, on Friday, […]

Premier: BVI ‘will not be bullied’ in USVI charter dispute
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that the BVI ‘will not be bullied’ amid growing tensions over economic policies affecting the marine sector. He raised concerns about an economic imbalance favouring the US Virgin Islands (USVI) over the […]

Police investigating theft of rental cars
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is “actively investigating” the theft of two rental cars from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. In a press release issued today, Friday, February 28, police noted that the stolen vehicles—a Kia Picanto and […]

Smith urges greater bank involvement in BVI business community
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith is calling for greater involvement from banks in supporting businesses across the British Virgin Islands. Speaking at the ceremonial opening of the new Entrepreneurial Zone in Huntum’s Ghut, Smith emphasised the need for banks to […]

Customs bill faces concerns over potential abuse of power
The Customs Management and Duties Amendment Number 2 Bill of 2025 faced scrutiny from opposition legislators who voiced concerns about the potential for abuse of power. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced the bill in the House of Assembly earlier this […]