Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has raised alarm over what he described as growing political division in the Virgin Islands, warning that it threatens the territory’s legacy and unity in the face of external challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes history will remember the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration favourably for its leadership during a time of significant national challenge. Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, Dr Wheatley reflected on the […]

The BVI delegation, led by Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer, has returned from Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 with renewed optimism for the territory’s cruise tourism sector. Held from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the […]

Former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton was made to apologise in the House of Assembly on Thursday after making an inappropriate comment about Myron Walwyn’s parents that drew strong objections from the newly appointed Opposition Leader. The exchange happened during a […]

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has taken aim at residents who bypass elected leaders and instead turn to the governor with grievances, saying the pattern shows a lack of trust in local leadership. Wheatley made the comments in the House of […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has cautioned lawmakers against discarding the entire law enforcement and criminal justice review despite strong opposition to some of its recommendations. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Smith described the 300-page document with […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has stated that those with the strongest ancestral ties “must be respected at all times” in the BVI. Those deemed to have the strongest ancestral ties are called “indigenous Virgin Islanders”—persons who can trace their Virgin […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced a further delay to the long-promised minimum wage increase, attributing the latest setback to newly imposed tariffs by the United States on several countries, including the British Virgin Islands. Originally announced in July 2024, […]

Amid the Governor’s promise to relaunch the search for a new Police Commissioner, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has deemed the UK’s selection process a failure, adding that the BVI would be better off with a local in the top post. […]

BVI News understands that a man was recently arrested and charged at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island after a live round of ammunition was discovered in his luggage. The incident reportedly occurred last weekend while airport […]