Agriculture Minister and Seventh District Representative, Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the new garden initiative in his constituency underscores the government’s vision for food-security in the territory. “We have a vision for food security in the Virgin Islands because recognise […]

Sir Geoffrey Cox, QC — the attorney representing the BVI government in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) — has raised concerns about what he described as a perceived lack of confidence that is held in the COI by some […]

In the wake of a stabbing that left one inmate dead and three others injured, an ex-convict at Her Majesty’s Prison has made damning allegations into what he said transpired during the time he spent at the facility. A little […]

Radio host Claude Skelton Cline has come to the defence of fellow broadcaster, Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnett following what is being widely described as Burnett’s disrespectful outburst on live radio a few weeks ago. Burnett came in for some flack after […]

Former Police Commissioner Michael Matthews was not in favour of having barges assist with border security at the beginning of the COVID-induced lockdown, even as the Immigration and Customs Department was in support of this measure. This is according to […]

The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has announced its intention to host the first live-streamed hearing of its proceedings tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2 at 10 am. During the hearing, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom will hear legal submissions on behalf of Attorney […]

The two senior officers who were on duty during Sunday’s stabbing incident at Her Majesty’s Prison have been placed on administrative leave, pending further investigation. The National Security Council (NSC) made this decision when it met today to discuss the […]

This story has been updated In light of yesterday’s prison fallout that resulted in the death of one inmate and the injury of others, Governor John Rankin has called a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). The meeting is […]

A cloud of mystery continues to enshroud details of the contract between the Virgin Islands Party government and Claude Skelton Cline’s company, Grace Consulting. Doubts were further raised about the contract’s legitimacy when it was revealed that a Certificate of […]

National Epidemiologist, Harmony Massiah has raised concern at the stark disparity in COVID-19 death rates among minorities and Caucasians in the United States (US). She further sounded a warning while noting the likely impact this trend will have on the […]