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The government closed out 2025 by signing a series of major infrastructure contracts totalling nearly $19 million, including one that leaders described as the largest roadworks deal in Virgin Islands …
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House of Assembly members publicly debated the 2026 budget estimates for three days last week, sharing widely divergent perspectives on the territory’s future before passing an appropriations bill with amendments …
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Cracks in the opposition deepened Monday when At-Large Representative Stacy Mather crossed the floor of the House of Assembly to join the government ranks. The move leaves the government with nine …
Live music played at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park as thousands of tourists filed off one of three cruise ships that called in the Virgin Islands on a …
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Ambitious plans to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport could soon get a boost from Britain, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Claiming a major breakthrough at last month’s Joint …
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With the Virgin Islands government pushing to set a 2031 date for a referendum on the territory’s political status, a recent report by leading academics offers advice for the way …
Hours before she was scheduled to host one of the premier’s regular press conferences on Friday, government Communications Director Karia Christopher died unexpectedly in the night, officials said. “Ms. Christopher …
Sir Olva Georges Plaza was abuzz with the Christmas spirit Saturday night as the Lions Club of Tortola kicked off its annual holiday festivities with its Christmas Tree Lighting and …
A top-level London summit of the leaders of the United Kingdom’s overseas territories and the British government was hailed a big success by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The annual Joint …
Despite controversy surrounding the UberSoca Cruise visit that shut down much of Road Town on the afternoon of Nov. 18, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley defended the event last Friday and …
Virgin Islands students and professionals living in the United Kingdom met with Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley on Monday during the government’s annual Diaspora Gathering at BVI House in London. The …
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley is leading a delegation to London this week to attend a series of high-level meetings with leaders from the United Kingdom and its overseas territories covering …
A referendum on the territory’s political status — which would give voters a chance to choose between independence and other options — could come in 2031, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …
Toward the end of World War II in Italy, a group of about 30-40 German soldiers surrendered to Virgin Islander Roy Caldwood and his platoon in the 92nd Infantry Division …
The government sparked confusion last week by abruptly stating that indefinite work permit exemptions had been scrapped — only to U-turn in the face of widespread concern. In a reversal …
For Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, the annual celebration of USVI-BVI Friendship Day is personal. His grandfather Willard Wheatley was chief minister when the territory first hosted the event here in …
The cry of “Justice for Jackie!” rang out across the streets of Road Town on Friday, Nov. 14, as protestors voiced their anger at the demotion of Jacqueline Vanterpool from …
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By the end of next year, Long Look should have a new social home complex to house residents who are homeless or facing other struggles, officials said last week. During …
When it comes to borrowing for major infrastructure projects, the Virgin Islands is trapped in a financial “straitjacket” imposed by the United Kingdom, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has claimed. The …
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley unveiled a record-setting 2026 budget with proposed spending of more than half a billion dollars during a nearly two-and-a-half-hour address last Thursday in the House of …
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley compared Governor Daniel Pruce to a “dictator” as tensions between the two men exploded over Mr. Pruce’s decision to remove Jacqueline Vanterpool from the post of …
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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. …
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 …
Our hearts go out to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic as they grapple with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The full impact is still being tallied, but …
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. …
