Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence in the BVI’s crime strategy even as concerns mount over increasing incidents of violent crime in the territory.  Dr Wheatley gave that indication while responding to Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton during a recent sitting of […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is in mourning following the death of its first local Commissioner of Police, Vernon Malone, who passed away recently at the age of 76. Malone, who dedicated a large portion of his life […]

The Beef Island Airport has now reopened following a bomb threat at the facility. It resumed normal operations at 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) stated. Head of the BVIAA Kurt Menal said the decision […]

In keeping with its focus on providing an improved customer experience, Flow is reminding customers of its easy bill payment options.  Acting Country Manager, Lyndon Hodge noted, “Customers are advised that bill payments are due on the fifth of each month and automatic disconnections will take […]

The Elmore Stoutt High School said it will be switching to remote learning today Friday, May 3, 2024, following incidents of extreme misconduct which occurred on campus earlier this week. The decision to activate the school’s remote learning plan was made by the Ministry of Education, in […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley declined to provide the names of vendors who worked on Virgin Islands festival activities in 2022 and 2023, citing a need to protect their identity. The Premier refused after Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn requested details […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to officially confirm whether the UK has withdrawn a $426 million loan guarantee previously extended to the BVI.  The veteran lawmaker’s plea comes amid concerns that the territory is facing massive […]

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has said he believes the BVI would benefit more from becoming a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Currently, the BVI is an associate member of CARICOM and would need the approval of the United Kingdom […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather has stated that all elected leaders are concerned about holding higher positions in government, adding that this attitude is preventing them from working together for the good of the nation.  In 2023, Premier Dr Natalio […]

Marketing Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, Natasha Chalwell, expressed disappointment after Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled five scheduled calls by the Norwegian Breakaway between May and June.  While the cancellations occur during the BVI’s slower tourist period, this loss of revenue remains […]