The usually bustling Pier Park in Road Town has become an emblem of the BVI’s economic struggles. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn painted a stark picture of the situation in the House of Assembly, noting the silence that now pervades […]

The BVI is grappling with a troubling increase in crime, prompting elected leaders to express concern over the potential damage to the territory’s reputation. Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith recently addressed the escalating situation, highlighting the need for […]

As part of the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation festivities, Trinidadian soca artist Machel Montano graced the stage inside Rena’s Festiville on Tuesday night, July 30, delivering crowd-pleasing performances with tunes spanning his illustrious musical career. As the time for Machel’s […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather is imploring the government to address the glaring infrastructure issues in the BVI. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mather highlighted the urgency of repairing the territory’s roads, water systems, and other critical […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating state of the Dog Hole dock on Jost Van Dyke, warning lawmakers of a potential disaster if urgent action is not taken. Speaking in the House of […]

As the the territory’s 70th emancipation festivities goes into full swing, Minister for Communication & Works Kye Rymer is urging the public to settle disputes in a non-violent manner. While festival is a season of crowd-pulling celebration, it also attracts […]

Local sprinter Adaejah Hodge has arrived in Paris, France, for the Summer Olympics, where she will make her debut as the youngest Olympian to compete in the women’s 200-meter event. This marks the 18-year-old’s first time competing at the Olympics. […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has accused the government of achieving unprecedented mediocrity after celebrating small victories, such as cleaning up areas in the territory. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Penn suggested that the celebration of […]

The 70th Emancipation Festival officially kicked off on Monday, July 29, with a torch-lighting procession that began at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park and ended at the festival grounds in Road Town, where the opening ceremony was held. The […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently engaged in a heated exchange in parliament over a perceived insult during the last sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA). While wrapping up a debate on the Integrity […]