Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said that although he supports a push for BVI independence, it must be accompanied by a robust democratic framework. Skelton emphasised that while self-determination is a goal, the territory must first ensure a solid foundation of […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has raised alarms about the government’s travel spending for 2024, revealing that the current expenses have far exceeded the budgeted amount. Mather’s concerns were voiced during a recent Opposition forum, where he questioned whether […]

The Opposition has accused Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley of stacking the House of Assembly’s (HOA) order paper to prevent a motion of no confidence against his administration from being heard. In a conversation with ZBVI radio on Tuesday, October 15, […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull expressed deep concern over the state of the unused Cane Garden Bay sewerage treatment plant, describing it as a missed opportunity that has cost the people of the BVI dearly. Speaking during an Opposition […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed concern over the shifting of traditional financial services roles to outsourced labour. During a recent Opposition radio show, Penn highlighted the negative impact of this trend on the local economy, particularly the reduction […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, the representative for the Seventh District, has revealed that his health and personal family relationships have been strained during the implementation of Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. In a Facebook interview with JTV on Monday, October […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has given a ringing endorsement of controversial dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who was recently released from prison and is scheduled to perform in the BVI next year. While justifying his sponsorship of $220,000 to host a […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to sponsor the Caribbean Baking Awards (CBAs) in February 2025. In the Facebook broadcast this week, Dr Wheatley, who is also the Minister of Tourism and Finance, stated that he is not only […]

A property previously put up for auction by the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) and removed after a fundraising effort to assist the owner, Dameon Percival, is once again up for public auction. According to an official notice, […]

Approximately 20 cars at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) were gutted by a mysterious fire that broke out on its lot early Tuesday morning, October 15. TAG Director Shan Mohamed informed our news centre that the fire may have started around […]