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 …
November 14, 2025
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
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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October 3, 2025
Premier ‘hopeful’ UK will help expand airport
Britain could help the Virgin Islands government finally deliver on its controversial plan to move ahead with a major airport expansion on Beef Island, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley told the …
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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 …
February 6, 2025
American Airlines sets record
American Airlines set a record on Saturday when it landed six Miami flights at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in one day. The milestone follows a broader upsurge in …
December 12, 2024
LIAT return hailed as tourism boost
The Virgin Islands’ soaring air connectivity received another uplift this week as LIAT Airlines returned to the skies over Beef Island. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hailed the move as a …
December 6, 2024
Government gets earful at airport meetings
At the start of the second of three public meetings held last week to discuss the government’s proposal to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport, Clive Smith told attendees that …
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October 17, 2024
Beef Island flights taking off
Another regional airline has announced new routes to and from the Virgin Islands, further boosting the territory’s expanding connections to the rest of the Caribbean and beyond. The Haiti-headquartered carrier …
October 16, 2024
Air traffic controllers get weather training
Seven air traffic controllers at the BVI Airports Authority recently completed a course that will help them accurately assess weather on the job. The certifications they obtained by passing the …
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July 26, 2024
Premier defends airport expansion plan
The premier has defended plans to proceed with a major airport expansion despite the decision being made ahead of promised public meetings and the completion of a high-level business case. …
May 28, 2024
American Airlines to up Miami Flights
American Airlines will continue offering direct flights between here and Miami throughout the summer before ramping up to as many as five per day by the end of the year, …
December 15, 2023
Air rally touches down in Virgin Islands
For the first time since 2016, organised waves of private planes descended onto Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport last week, completing the second leg of this year’s Governor General’s Caribbean …
June 12, 2023
‘Non-stop concert’ to celebrate direct flights
The Virgin Islands community has been anticipating the commencement of direct flights between Miami and the territory all year, and leaders are planning a big bash to celebrate the first …
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June 12, 2023
VI welcomes direct flights
Just before 1:30 p.m. on June 1, crowds gathered at the upper-floor lounge at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, pressing up against the windows facing the tarmac. Anticipation built as …
September 29, 2022
Loans worth $50 million sought for recovery
The government is seeking at least $50 million in new loans to fund hurricane recovery projects, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a press conference on Friday. “I’m hopeful …
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February 7, 2022
Premier pushes for direct US flights
During his annual address to his First District, Premier Andrew Fahie provided updates on initiatives including plans for direct flights to the United States using the existing runway at the …
May 25, 2021
Arriving visitors far outnumber residents
Since the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport reopened to tourists last December, 7,554 visitors arrived there through April 21, eclipsing the 2,805 belongers, work permit holders, and other residents who …
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