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June 28, 2025

Premier sidesteps $5 million question

As questions rage over the extent of government involvement in the crisis-hit Bank of Asia, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has lashed out at what he called “slanderous” claims regarding a …

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by Shaun Connolly
May 16, 2025

Governor won’t disclose police-vetting deal

Virgin Islands police officers are not being “tricked” into providing personal financial information under a controversial new vetting system launched last week after lengthy delays, Governor Daniel Pruce said Friday. …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
May 15, 2025

UK on brink of big COI decisions

The endgame for the three-year-long Commission of Inquiry reform process has begun in earnest as the governor and premier each unveiled their final analysis ahead of pivotal decision-making by London …

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by Shaun Connolly
May 12, 2025

After a decade of delays, climate fund could soon get millions

Efforts to tackle climate change in the territory may soon be eligible for long-delayed funding from a pot that has grown to almost $6 million. After sitting empty for a …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
climate change
May 8, 2025

Government completes COI self-assessment

The Cabinet has received the Commission of Inquiry self-assessment report it hopes will persuade London to lift the threat of direct rule, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The government …

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by Shaun Connolly
April 24, 2025

United Kingdom to vet Virgin Islands cops for now

The United Kingdom Home Office will soon vet all Virgin Islands police officers, in part because the territory’s Police Service Commission is not yet up to the task, Governor Daniel …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Governor Daniel Pruce signs vetting agreement with United Kingdom Home Office.
April 10, 2025

Security review sets stage for UK-VI spat

Claiming that corruption and organised crime have seriously undermined security in the Virgin Islands, the second volume of a scathing law-enforcement review lays out a 10-year reform plan that would …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 24, 2025

New minister role could be first for OTs

Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s bid to create a new “minister of state” role in his government could be an attempt to expand the Cabinet “through the back door,” according to …

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by Shaun Connolly
February 19, 2025

EDITORIAL: Register of Interests a shameful COI fail

The House of Assembly and Governor Daniel Pruce should be ashamed of themselves for leaving in place absurd rules limiting the public’s access to HOA members’ Register of Interests. In …

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by BVI Beacon
February 14, 2025

Premier hits back at UK critics

Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has hit back against claims that he says unfairly portray the Virgin Islands as a “rogue state” when it comes to fighting financial crime. Mr. Wheatley …

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by Shaun Connolly
January 31, 2025

Government spreads word about COI reforms

As the government continues implementing the reforms recommended by the 2022 Commission of Inquiry report, it will also work to educate residents about the effort and seek public input on …

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by Shaun Connolly
January 23, 2025

No-confidence vote still in works

On Friday, opposition members repeated a claim they have been making for four months, insisting that Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley should be ousted over his alleged failure to tackle rising …

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by Shaun Connolly
January 23, 2025

Walwyn wall case tossed

A magistrate tossed out charges against two former Virgin Islands education officials on Jan. 21, effectively ending a criminal case linked to a 2014 wall project at the Elmore Stoutt …

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by Jason Smith
January 14, 2025

EDITORIAL: Aligning HOA agenda with national plan is wise

We are cautiously optimistic about the sensible plans included in the legislative agenda unveiled in the recent Speech from the Throne even though the to-do list appears overly ambitious for …

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by BVI Beacon
January 9, 2025

Cops probe video allegedly pushing violence

Police have been investigating a video circulating on social media that they said appeared to advocate violence as a form of political expression. They did not provide further details about …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 9, 2025

Throne speech pegged to plan

The first Speech from the Throne in two years emphasised the elected government’s determination to push ahead with the six broad goals laid out in the territory’s National Sustainable Development …

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by Shaun Connolly
December 28, 2024

EDITORIAL: After 7 years of strife, the VI must emerge stronger

The past 12 months have not been easy for the Virgin Islands, but 2024 nevertheless brought glimpses of the light at the end of a tunnel the territory entered when …

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by BVI Beacon
November 29, 2024

Premier hails ‘reset’ with Britain

Britain is seeking a “reset” of relations with the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said following discussions in London between United Kingdom ministers and OT …

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by Shaun Connolly
November 22, 2024

EDITORIAL: UK minister missed the mark on transparency

For decades, successive governors and other United Kingdom leaders have pressured the Virgin Islands government to be more transparent. They are right to do so. But the UK must also …

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by BVI Beacon
November 14, 2024

UK leaves direct rule on table until 2025

London will not decide until next year whether to lift its threat to impose direct rule on the Virgin Islands, according to United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty. The …

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by Shaun Connolly
November 7, 2024

OT minister visits, avoiding press and public meetings

United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty visited the Virgin Islands this week to assess the recent Commission of Inquiry reforms and meet with leaders eager to convince him that …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Stephen Doughty visits Aladdin Store
October 31, 2024

Audit blasts 2019-2022 contracting procedures

The government tendered fewer than half of the major contracts it awarded between 2019 and 2022, and it often passed over the lowest offer for the rest, according to a …

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by Allison Vaughn
October 22, 2024

Premier meets with London rep at UN

Following the United Nations’ recent adoption of a “Pact for the Future” to further sustainable development and other global goals, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley met last week with a …

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by The BVI Beacon
October 11, 2024

Law enforcers trained in emergency care

In a move linked to the recent Commission of Inquiry recommendations, nearly 50 law enforcement officers have completed a certified course on emergency care and treatment in disasters. The one-week …

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by The BVI Beacon
October 3, 2024

COI reforms off gov’t desk, premier says

After the House of Assembly passed the last of five bills to reform statutory bodies last Thursday, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley boasted this week that his government has completed …

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by Allison Vaughn

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