Consultations emerging from the recently published Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) report show that residents want to see politicians removed from office for immoral behaviour, amidst fears that corruption in the territory is growing increasingly worse. Although the Commission did not […]

Jurors in the trial for former Premier Andrew Fahie have started protesting about the slow pace of the trial and other issues they feel are being overlooked. Fahie faces several counts of drug smuggling, money laundering and racketeering before a […]

Former legislator Eileen Parsons has moved to set the record straight, saying persons should note that she doesn’t benefit from the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Service) (Amendment) Act 2023 otherwise known as the Greedy Bill. Earlier this week on Tola Radio’s Morning Braff […]

There are reports that many top ranking BVI officials did not know that UK Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley would arrive in the territory this week. “My understanding is that persons had to cancel pre-arranged appointments in […]

The Constitutional Review Commission’s report has recommended that same-sex marriage be banned in the Virgin Islands. The almost 300-page report was released yesterday, February 5, and made several recommendations concerning revamping, the BVI’s constitution. Among other things, the report addresses […]

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has called on all member states to commit to prioritising the cancer fight, addressing the root causes of health inequity and to ensuring that quality health services are accessible to all when, where and […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended his government’s tourism initiatives, arguing that, despite criticism from the political opposition, a plan does exist to move the BVI’s tourism industry forward. “We are not devoid of a plan. The Tourist Board, which […]

The government expects to see a $2 million drop in its rental expenses once the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex reopens. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who told lawmakers that the government currently spends more than $10 […]

The BVI’s head of State – King Charles III – has been diagnosed with cancer and has been advised by his doctors to minimize in-person contacts, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. Monarchs’ ailments are often hidden from the public, so this […]

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has promised that a long-delayed Sexual Offences Bill will be coming to the House of Assembly (HOA) later this year. Wheatley told lawmakers that substantial efforts were first made to draft a sex offences bill back […]