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Penn: NDP leadership will emerge through ‘transparent process’

Penn: NDP leadership will emerge through ‘transparent process’

National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn has confirmed that the NDP’s leadership will be determined through a “transparent process” as the party moves forward with its reunification with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM). During a recent interview with […]

by / on March 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM /
Francis Lettsome bags 3rd straight Inter-Primary Championship title

Francis Lettsome bags 3rd straight Inter-Primary Championship title

Francis Lettsome Primary has emerged as the champions once again in the 2025 staging of the Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championships, securing their third consecutive victory. The school dominated the competition, which saw participation from 21 schools, finishing with a total […]

by / on March 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM /
Walwyn pledges active PAC meetings and special committees

Walwyn pledges active PAC meetings and special committees

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has pledged to revitalize the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the parliamentary body tasked with overseeing government spending and ensuring fiscal accountability. While the frequency of PAC meetings under Walwyn’s predecessor, Ronnie Skelton, remains unclear, Walwyn has […]

by / on March 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM /
Turnbull questions PVIM dissolution

Turnbull questions PVIM dissolution

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was unaware of any official procedure to dissolve the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) before news broke of its merger with the National Democratic Party (NDP). During a recent interview, Turnbull, a […]

by / on March 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM /
Skelton stands by NHI Program, calls for urgent reforms

Skelton stands by NHI Program, calls for urgent reforms

Former Health Minister under a previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) government Ronnie Skelton has defended the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, calling it a vital service that needs reform, not replacement. In a recent interview, Skelton said the NHI […]

by / on March 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM /
Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands

Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands

Farm tourism is emerging as a promising sector in the Virgin Islands, with local farmers and officials highlighting its potential to support food security and diversify the economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by the government during Agriculture and […]

by / on March 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM /
Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation

Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation

Information reaching BVI News indicates that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including minors. BVI News understands that the suspects are currently being held on suspicion […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM /
Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice

Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice

Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader Ronnie Skelton says he was removed as Leader of the Opposition without prior notice or formal revocation. Speaking on JTV alongside National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn, Skelton said the decision was made […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM /
Penn: I was offered Deputy Premier role after 2023 elections

Penn: I was offered Deputy Premier role after 2023 elections

Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Marlon Penn, claimed that he was offered the post of Deputy Premier following the 2023 general elections but declined it ‘in the interest of the people’. Penn revealed this during an interview on […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM /
BVIEC rolls out new services to improve customer access

BVIEC rolls out new services to improve customer access

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is rolling out new systems to improve customer access to and payment for electricity services, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith has announced. “We are making improvements to our front-facing office to enhance customer comfort and […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM /