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Willock doubts ‘All 13 Must Go’ can unseat every sitting legislator

Willock doubts ‘All 13 Must Go’ can unseat every sitting legislator

Prospective Third District candidate Julian Willock has dismissed the likelihood of the emerging “All 13 Must Go” movement succeeding at the next general election, arguing that removing every sitting member of the House of Assembly would require an unprecedented political […]

by / on June 24, 2026 at 6:10 AM /
CARICOM urged to move faster on AI and digital transformation

CARICOM urged to move faster on AI and digital transformation

CARICOM leaders are being urged to move quickly to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and equip young people with the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing digital world. Speaking at a recent CARICOM on Information and Communication Technology, Grenada […]

by / on June 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM /
Premier touts relaxation of borrowing protocols

Premier touts relaxation of borrowing protocols

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has described the recent relaxation of financial management protocols between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom as one of the territory’s most significant fiscal achievements in recent years, saying the move will create additional room […]

by / on June 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM /
BVIEC defends deposit policy, calls for updated records

BVIEC defends deposit policy, calls for updated records

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is reminding customers to update their contact information as it clarifies its long-standing security deposit policy following public concerns about the disconnection of a local business over an unpaid deposit adjustment. In a statement issued […]

by / on June 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM /
Willock says he is running for Third District office

Willock says he is running for Third District office

Former House Speaker Julian Willock has confirmed that he intends to contest the Third District seat at the next general election, ending months of speculation about his political ambitions. Willock made the declaration during an appearance on the Talking Points […]

by / on June 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM /
Governor backs same-sex partnership plans

Governor backs same-sex partnership plans

Governor Daniel Pruce has welcomed recent comments by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley that the Virgin Islands government is working towards introducing civil partnerships to provide legal recognition for same-sex couples. In a statement issued on June 22, the Governor described […]

by / on June 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM /
VG man slapped with multiple charges after domestic violence incident

VG man slapped with multiple charges after domestic violence incident

A 24-year-old Virgin Gorda resident has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged domestic violence incident that reportedly left a woman injured. BVI News understands that the young man, of a Valley address, was recently charged with assault and […]

by / on June 23, 2026 at 6:15 AM /
Willock declines to confirm gov’t consultant role

Willock declines to confirm gov’t consultant role

Political hopeful Julian Willock declined to confirm or deny reports that he has been hired as a consultant in the Premier’s Office, insisting that any announcement on the matter should come from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.  Willock made the remarks […]

by / on June 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM /
Partner with wealthy expats to develop HLSCC

Partner with wealthy expats to develop HLSCC

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is urging the government to tap into the wealth of affluent expatriates and investors living in the territory to help transform the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) into a world-class institution. Speaking on […]

by / on June 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM /
DMV gets backlash over request for driver’s license report

DMV gets backlash over request for driver’s license report

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing public criticism after announcing a new requirement for people seeking to convert foreign driver’s licences into British Virgin Islands licences. In a notice issued last Friday, the department said that, effective June […]

by / on June 22, 2026 at 7:14 AM /