Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has accused the government of achieving unprecedented mediocrity after celebrating small victories, such as cleaning up areas in the territory. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Penn suggested that the celebration of […]

The 70th Emancipation Festival officially kicked off on Monday, July 29, with a torch-lighting procession that began at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park and ended at the festival grounds in Road Town, where the opening ceremony was held. The […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently engaged in a heated exchange in parliament over a perceived insult during the last sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA). While wrapping up a debate on the Integrity […]

Dirk Walters, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), has publicly shared the reasons behind his sudden resignation from the Tourist Board. During a recent interview on ZBVI radio, Walters expressed frustrations and challenges that led to his decision […]

Cultural icon and former legislator Eileene Parsons has joined the chorus of people who argue that the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) should not have been transferred to the BVI Tourist Board. The Committee was controversially transferred to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and the perception of corruption surrounding officials in the BVI. The Premier’s statement comes as the government seeks to tighten the integrity framework and ensure transparent governance. Premier Wheatley’s […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the Integrity in Public Life Amendment Bill for containing provisions he suggested were unnecessary and could potentially get public officials into trouble. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Walwyn highlighted its potential […]

On July 29, J’Adon George and Chanecia Pinnock were crowned Mister and Miss Junior BVI at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, marking the conclusion of the 70th Emancipation Festival’s final pageant. J’Adon George, one of two contestants for the […]

Governor Daniel Pruce rebuffed claims that a recent law enforcement and security review should have been redacted, arguing that it was standard practice for such reports to be published and that much thought went into its release. Numerous complaints emerged […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched three major investigations following two deaths and one injury. The incidents, which occurred over the weekend, have prompted the RVIPF to appeal for public assistance. The first two incidents are related […]