Myron Walwyn has denied that he failed his first major test as opposition leader after his recent no-confidence motion against Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley flopped. Mr. Walwyn, who took over …
August 22, 2025
August 7, 2025
Premier fires back after no-confidence motion flops
After a long-delayed bid to oust his government fizzled out on the floor of the House of Assembly last week, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley fired back at an opposition he …
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August 1, 2025
Legislators okay extra spending
The House of Assembly approved a schedule of additional provisions — the first one for this year — on Tuesday. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said the SAP proposes an overall …
July 31, 2025
Walwyn takes aim at government
A long-delayed no-confidence motion against Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s administration was finally launched by the opposition Tuesday night as government members were urged to abandon their leader and vote with …
July 24, 2025
Anti-crime czar to visit from UK
Britain’s official “anti-corruption champion” will soon visit the Virgin Islands on what London called a “fact-finding” mission, but Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said the move does not amount to a …
July 18, 2025
Traffic fines could spike soon
Reckless drivers may soon have reason to change their ways. The House of Assembly is considering modernising outdated traffic legislation by upping fines as much as 900 percent, re-aligning with …
July 17, 2025
Direct-rule threat still in play as UK delays
The United Kingdom’s threat of direct rule over the Virgin Islands remains in place after London missed its long-anticipated aim of settling the contentious matter by the end of June. …
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July 11, 2025
Rymer takes aim at power outages
Powerline inspections, vegetation trimming and automation are among the works under way to address the widespread power outages that have plagued the territory in recent months, according to Communications and …
July 11, 2025
HOA closes labour inspection loophole
A move to rectify a longstanding legislative mistake by validating labour inspections dating back 15 years was pushed through the House of Assembly last week. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley told …
July 10, 2025
WE port tendering to restart
After a protracted tender process drew only two bids that were dramatically over budget, the Recovery and Development Agency is going back to the drawing board with the planned West …
July 10, 2025
NEOC contract scrapped
Government has cancelled the construction contract for the long-delayed National Emergency Operations Centre in McNamara after paying out more than half its value, and officials hope to hire a new …
June 28, 2025
Grey-listing ‘not a setback,’ Smith claims
The government has scrambled to put a brave face on the news that the Virgin Islands was recently placed on a “grey list” of jurisdictions subject to increased scrutiny by …
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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 …
June 27, 2025
First female gov’t minister remembered
Eileene Parsons, a former government minister known for promoting Virgin Islands culture and breaking down gender barriers in politics, died on Sunday at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. She …
June 27, 2025
Water declared ‘critical’ priority
To address the widespread water shortages that have infuriated residents in recent months, the government has allocated $8 million and made an official declaration that will allow it to bypass …
June 26, 2025
Access rules unveiled for company register
Details of the government’s long-awaited reform of its beneficial ownership register — the list of who owns Virgin Islands-registered companies — have finally been revealed. The move comes after prominent …
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June 24, 2025
Funds, staff low as clinics face struggles
The clinic in East End has closed its doors. Staff at the Anegada clinic recently fell ill because of poor working conditions. Major repairs at the main clinic on Virgin …
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June 20, 2025
Barge still grounded in Fat Hogs Bay
Last October, government officials said they were working to remove a partially sunk barge in Fat Hogs Bay after opposition member Marlon Penn claimed East End residents had been complaining …
June 14, 2025
Airport business case still secret
The two completed parts of the ongoing business case for the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion will remain private for now, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “The draft …
June 13, 2025
Premier on three-country trip
New York, Brazil and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are on Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s itinerary during a 12-day trip to attend three meetings. On Sunday, he headed to New …
June 12, 2025
Walwyn slams premier over $5m Bank of Asia deposit
Government officials should have known that Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited was failing when they deposited more than $5 million of taxpayer money in it earlier this year, Opposition Leader …
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June 12, 2025
Only 10% of $100m loan drawn down
Only $10 million of the government’s $100 million loan from CIBC Caribbean bank has been drawn down so far, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. That $10 million was made …
June 6, 2025
Gov’t had $5m in Bank of Asia
Five days after financial regulators’ surprise announcement that they are winding down the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley dropped another bombshell on Tuesday in the House …
June 5, 2025
Walwyn resurrects no-confidence vote
For the first time under Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn, the opposition has renewed its attempts to topple Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s government through a no-confidence vote. The vote Mr. Walwyn …
May 28, 2025
Hodge-Smith says tourism can weather crime spate
Because the Virgin Islands remains “relatively safe,” the tourism industry shouldn’t be badly impacted by a recent spate of gun crimes, a junior minister has said. Junior Tourism Minister Luce …
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