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Penn wants task force for BVI’s large group of illegals

Penn wants task force for BVI’s large group of illegals

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called for the creation of a dedicated task force to address what he described as a growing problem of illegal immigration in the Virgin Islands. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the debate […]

by / on April 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM /
Young poets shine in Rotary Peace & Conflict Resolution Competition

Young poets shine in Rotary Peace & Conflict Resolution Competition

Students from primary and secondary schools across Tortola showcased their talent and insight as winners of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Peace and Conflict Resolution Poetry Competition were announced. Held in observance of Rotary International’s Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution […]

by / on April 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM /
Tropical Shipping announces exemption from Trump tariffs

Tropical Shipping announces exemption from Trump tariffs

Tropical Shipping, which provides service to the British Virgin Islands, has announced that it is among the carriers exempt from recently imposed United States tariffs targeting companies operating Chinese-built vessels. The Florida-based shipping and logistics company is one of the main […]

by / on April 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM /
House moves amendment to fix 30-Year Belongership wait

House moves amendment to fix 30-Year Belongership wait

The House of Assembly has moved a bill to correct legislative oversights that effectively extended the waiting period for Belongership in the Virgin Islands to 30 years. The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill 2025 reduces the required period of ordinary […]

by / on April 23, 2025 at 6:15 AM /
Some people experiencing heartbreaking hunger

Some people experiencing heartbreaking hunger

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith has again highlighted the need for a hike in the minimum wage, stating that there are residents who cannot afford meals and are experiencing hunger in the society. “It is […]

by / on April 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM /
VIP slammed over alleged Belongership handouts to party spouses

VIP slammed over alleged Belongership handouts to party spouses

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of handing out Belongership status to spouses and associates of party affiliates without proper procedure, describing the move as a clear case of political favouritism. Speaking during the […]

by / on April 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM /
Fraser assures Anegadians: ‘Land not going anywhere’

Fraser assures Anegadians: ‘Land not going anywhere’

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has given residents of Anegada strong assurances that land remains available for distribution and that the government is working steadily to put a proper system in place for fair allocation. Speaking on the Virgin Islands Voice […]

by / on April 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM /
Premier clarifies ’rise up’ call against governor’s powers

Premier clarifies ’rise up’ call against governor’s powers

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has clarified his controversial call for Virgin Islanders to “rise up” against proposals to give the governor more powers over local law enforcement agencies, saying it was a call to defend the territory’s democratic rights, not […]

by / on April 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM /
NDP hasn’t invited me back

NDP hasn’t invited me back

Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has revealed that she has not been formally invited to rejoin the National Democratic Party (NDP). With Ronnie Skelton’s Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) now having merged with the […]

by / on April 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM /
US tariffs may force BVI to invest in agriculture

US tariffs may force BVI to invest in agriculture

First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson has stated that the global tariffs imposed by the United States may force the territory to start making serious investments in the agricultural sector. Dr Dawson, currently serving as parliamentary support for Agriculture and […]

by / on April 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM /