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Premier signals no changes likely from public constitutional consultations

Premier signals no changes likely from public constitutional consultations

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that the Virgin Islands’ constitutional negotiating position is unlikely to change despite ongoing public engagement sessions across the territory, saying the House of Assembly has already completed an extensive review process and must now […]

by / on May 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM /
Govt signs new MoU with Ponce Health in Puerto Rico

Govt signs new MoU with Ponce Health in Puerto Rico

The government has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ponce Health Sciences University aimed at strengthening medical education opportunities in the Virgin Islands and supporting the growth of the territory’s local medical training programme. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]

by / on May 7, 2026 at 5:23 AM /
Planning Authority flags ‘unauthorised development’ at Smuggler’s

Planning Authority flags ‘unauthorised development’ at Smuggler’s

The Planning Authority has issued a compliance notice to a man it says is carrying out an unauthorised development on Crown land. The development involves a wooden structure erected at Smuggler’s Cove Beach, located at Belmont Estate Park on Tortola. […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM /
We betrayed the trust of the voters — Penn

We betrayed the trust of the voters — Penn

Opposition Leader and National Democratic Party (NDP) chairman Marlon Penn has admitted that political divisions within the opposition movement damaged public confidence and betrayed voters’ trust in the Virgin Islands. Penn made the remarks during an appearance on the Talking […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM /
Leaders must not glorify former Premier Andrew Fahie — Rosan

Leaders must not glorify former Premier Andrew Fahie — Rosan

Political commentator Cindy Rosan is urging leaders in the BVI to tread carefully when referring to former Premier Andrew Fahie, warning that any perceived praise could send the wrong message to the public. Rosan made the remarks on her Morning […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM /
Campaign finance rules to be set by law, not constitution

Campaign finance rules to be set by law, not constitution

The House of Assembly has decided that campaign finance and election spending in the Virgin Islands should be regulated by law rather than entrenched in the Constitution, according to a newly released report on constitutional reform deliberations.  The decision came […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 6:13 AM /
BVI ‘still on its heels’ after Fahie’s arrest and conviction

BVI ‘still on its heels’ after Fahie’s arrest and conviction

Social commentator and pastor Claude Skelton Cline has argued that the arrest and conviction of former Premier Andrew Fahie left the Virgin Islands struggling to recover, more than four years after the sordid tale first came to light. Appearing on […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 6:10 AM /
BVI shines at global finance crime conference

BVI shines at global finance crime conference

The BVI made a strong showing at OffshoreAlert Miami 2026, a major global conference focused on financial crime, fraud and asset recovery. Held from April 26 to 28, the event brought together experts from around the world, including investigators, lawyers, regulators […]

by / on May 6, 2026 at 6:04 AM /
Penn dodges ‘Greedy Bill’ pay cut calls, pivots to economy

Penn dodges ‘Greedy Bill’ pay cut calls, pivots to economy

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn declined to commit to a pay cut for lawmakers when pressed on the issue, instead arguing that the Virgin Islands’ challenges stem from how public funds are managed rather than from the level of politicians’ salaries. […]

by / on May 5, 2026 at 7:13 AM /
CGB Beach Hotel gets big nod on US game show

CGB Beach Hotel gets big nod on US game show

A locally-owned BVI hotel has landed a major international spotlight after being featured on the popular US game show, The Price is Right. Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel recently celebrated the milestone on Facebook, revealing that the property was showcased as […]

by / on May 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM /