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Leadership deficit causing multiple political parties to emerge

Leadership deficit causing multiple political parties to emerge

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has argued that a growing number of political groups and independent candidates signals a deeper leadership crisis in the BVI, as the territory heads toward its next general election. Speaking on a recent airing […]

by / on May 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM /
Residents push back on $75 jaywalking fine advisory

Residents push back on $75 jaywalking fine advisory

A public advisory video posted by the government warning pedestrians about a $75 fine for failing to use designated pedestrian crossings has drawn pushback from residents in the Virgin Islands, with several social media users questioning its tone and practicality. […]

by / on May 5, 2026 at 6:07 AM /
BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico kickstarts tourism season

BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico kickstarts tourism season

The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched its Puerto Rico outreach with a Full Moon Party, an event attended by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, as officials seek to promote the territory ahead of the upcoming tourism season. […]

by / on May 5, 2026 at 6:06 AM /
‘Ancestral Virgin Islander’ status to be constitutionally recognised

‘Ancestral Virgin Islander’ status to be constitutionally recognised

The House of Assembly has agreed to introduce constitutional recognition for a new category of people described as “Ancestral Virgin Islanders”, as part of wider reforms emerging from deliberations on the Constitutional Review Commission report. The decision forms part of […]

by / on May 4, 2026 at 7:11 AM /
Officials testing Anegada waters as fish kill worries community

Officials testing Anegada waters as fish kill worries community

Environmental health officials have been dispatched to assess the recent fish kill in Anegada waters, with early concerns raised about potential health risks and broader ecological damage. Speaking on ZBVI radio recently, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources […]

by / on May 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM /
Govt to introduce immigration quota-setting structure

Govt to introduce immigration quota-setting structure

The government has outlined plans to introduce a structured immigration quota-setting system in the Virgin Islands as part of amendments to the Immigration and Passport Act to align migration with national development priorities. Information shared in a recent social media […]

by / on May 4, 2026 at 6:05 AM /
Gov’t launches public outreach on constitutional changes

Gov’t launches public outreach on constitutional changes

The government has announced a series of public meetings as the newly formed Constitutional Negotiating Committee (CNC) begins engagement with residents ahead of discussions with the United Kingdom on constitutional reform. A 10-member committee has been established to lead discussions […]

by / on May 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM /
National Bank auctions Oleanvine Maynard’s property

National Bank auctions Oleanvine Maynard’s property

A Tortola property belonging to former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-May­nard is again set to be sold by public auction later this month, BVI News understands. According to a public notice issued by the National Bank of the […]

by / on May 4, 2026 at 5:57 AM /
COMMENTARY: The Migration Cycle

COMMENTARY: The Migration Cycle

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The best analogy for assessment of Virgin Islands migration policy is the UK. Native Britons including Britons of foreign ancestry born in the UK are appalled at the changes in the landscape of cities from Manchester […]

by / on May 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM /
Penn shares thoughts on Smith, Mather returning to NDP

Penn shares thoughts on Smith, Mather returning to NDP

Opposition Leader and National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Marlon Penn has addressed growing speculation about whether former members Lorna Smith and Stacy Mather could return to the party ahead of the next general election. During an appearance on the Kross […]

by / on May 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM /