The House of Assembly met Tuesday for a special sitting that kicked off a series of events celebrating 75 years since the restoration of the territory’s elected legislature in 1950. …
November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
Pair charged for firearm as cops up patrols
Two men were arrested and charged with gun crimes as police intensified patrols and carried out stop-and-search operations following the Oct. 25 escape of two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison …
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November 7, 2025
Virgin Islands hosts first global film fest
On the final night of the 284 Excellence Film Festival on Sunday, attendees were dressed to impress as they stepped into the theatre to view four short films and learn …
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November 7, 2025
HOA moves to control more of its own affairs
Legislators from both sides of the aisle strongly supported a bill they said would bring the House of Assembly’s operations in line with international standards by allowing it to manage …
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November 7, 2025
Crime rate surges amid shootings
The rate of certain serious crimes in the Virgin Islands has skyrocketed this year, but Governor Daniel Pruce insisted on Tuesday that authorities have the situation under control as he …
November 7, 2025
Driver shot on Ridge Road
A man was shot multiple times in the early hours of Monday morning as he drove along the Ridge Road in Fahie Hill, police said. He was taken to the …
November 7, 2025
VI rallies for Melissa victims
Donation drives and a telethon are among the Virgin Islands’ ongoing efforts to assist Jamaica and other islands devastated last week by Hurricane Melissa. Last Thursday, the Association of Jamaican …
November 7, 2025
7,000-foot runway plan cleared for take-off
Acting on the purported advice of a partial business case that hasn’t been released to the public, the Cabinet has approved a dramatic expansion of the Virgin Islands’ main runway …
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November 4, 2025
OT leaders meet at Scrub Island
Leaders from five United Kingdom overseas territories met last week on Scrub Island to discuss shared issues including climate change, security, governance, UK relations and more, according to government. The …
November 3, 2025
One impaled by anchor in boat wreck
A recent boat wreck near Virgin Gorda’s Gun Creek left two people injured, including one who was impaled by an anchor during impact, officials said. The wreck, which took place …
November 3, 2025
Lit Fest to kick off this week
Big-name writers and other creatives are coming to the territory for the BVI Literary Arts Festival this week — including Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed, American publisher Chris Jackson, Jamaican author …
October 31, 2025
Walwyn wary on independence
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley of moving too quickly toward independence without the backing of the people of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Walwyn expressed concern …
October 31, 2025
One injured in WE boat ‘accident’
A male sustained injuries in a “boat accident” in the West End area on the evening of Oct. 22, according to police. As of 7:48 p.m. that day, when police …
October 31, 2025
Catamaran partly sinks at night near VG
A sailing catamaran partly sank on the night of Oct. 21 after reportedly breaking loose from its mooring ball with seven people aboard and drifting into rocks at Seal Dog …
October 31, 2025
Floating book fair visits VI for first time
Virgin Islands residents young and old browsed shelves featuring children’s books, Bibles, cookbooks, novels and more while on board the world’s largest floating book fair. The ship Logos Hope docked …
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October 30, 2025
DGO mum on role in legislators’ raises
The Deputy Governor’s Office has stayed mum on claims that its recommendations were the trigger for House of Assembly members to secretly award themselves raises that approximately doubled their salaries …
October 30, 2025
Premier urged to renounce ‘Greedy Bill’ salary payout
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley should keep his campaign promise not to take a “dime” of the post-term salary payments available to him under the law widely known as the “Greedy …
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October 30, 2025
Shooting leaves man in serious condition
A man was hospitalised with gunshot wounds after a shooting Sunday evening in the Purcell Estate area, police said. “Preliminary reports indicate that multiple gunshots were heard shortly before 9 …
October 30, 2025
Post-Melissa, VI ready to help
As Hurricane Melissa pounded Jamaica this week with sustained winds up to 185 miles per hour, the Virgin Islands joined the region in preparing to provide relief to the people …
October 27, 2025
BVIAA gets boost in regional council
The BVI Airports Authority recently received a boost that officials said will bring increased access to regional expertise and other perks. During an Oct. 5-7 conference in Trinidad, the agency …
October 27, 2025
Speaker leads workshop at regional conference
Measures are needed to help ensure that female leaders don’t have to fear for their safety because of online abuse, Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote said while …
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October 24, 2025
Music, games and fun at Iguana Fest
Learning about iguanas through games, children laughed and played in Anegada at the annual Iguana Fest on Monday. “In my mind, it’s like an all-day outdoor birthday party for iguanas,” …
October 24, 2025
Symposium celebrates neurodiversity
Neurodiversity took centre stage this month when more than 150 people attended Lemonade BVI’s second annual ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium. The event, which was held Oct. 11 at the Save …
October 24, 2025
VI repped at Caricom session
Climate change, trade and regional security were among the topics on the agenda when the Virgin Islands took part in the 41st inter-sessional meeting of Caribbean Community heads of government. …
October 24, 2025
Lorna Smith praised on Heroes Day
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley praised the Virgin Islands’ strides in the diplomatic world as he marked this year’s Heroes and Foreparents Day. Though the government didn’t hold an official celebration …
