A St. Kitts and Nevis man has been charged after police seized an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a Dec. 30 search operation at a residence in …
January 8, 2026
December 24, 2025
State of roads ‘unacceptable,’ says roads minister
The condition of some roads in the Virgin Islands is “unacceptable,” but improvements are coming soon, according to the minister responsible for their upkeep. “I will not offer excuses: The …
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December 19, 2025
London backing airport expansion, premier says
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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December 18, 2025
Man gunned down in Purcell Estate
In the fourth murder police have reported this year, a man was gunned down shortly after 7 a.m. yesterday in the Purcell Estate area, according to the Police Information Office. …
December 18, 2025
HOA moves to control more of its affairs
The House of Assembly has moved to take greater control of its own affairs. The HOA Management Bill, 2025 — which the HOA passed last Thursday after returning from a …
December 17, 2025
Leaders trade jabs in budget debate
As the House of Assembly began its public debate on the 2026 budget yesterday afternoon, members from opposite sides of the aisle painted starkly different pictures of the current state …
December 15, 2025
How to hold a referendum
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 …
December 12, 2025
Port Purcell honoured by regional group
The BVI Port Authority was awarded the Ludlow Stewart Container Port of the Year Award on Tuesday in a ceremony at Maria’s by the Sea. Soft piano music played as …
December 4, 2025
UK expert arrives to probe prison break
A United Kingdom expert has arrived to carry out a “full, independent investigation” into the October prison break at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. The government, however, won’t name …
December 4, 2025
Premier calls UK summit a success
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 …
December 4, 2025
Shots fired as robbers hit pier park
Masked armed men robbed the House of Luxury jewellery store shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park before escaping from a nearby dock …
December 1, 2025
Gov’t touts ‘grey list’ progress, but expert says VI has a long way to go
A recent report has found that the Virgin Islands has made “significant” headway in addressing the technical deficiencies that helped land the territory on the Financial Action Task Force’s so-called …
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November 29, 2025
Wheatley defends UberSoca party
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 …
November 28, 2025
Leaders meet VI diaspora in London
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 …
November 27, 2025
Premier co-chairing JMC in London
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 …
November 27, 2025
New acting top cop sworn in
Amid widespread controversy over his appointment, Richard Ullger assumed the position of interim acting police commissioner following a Nov. 19 swearing-in ceremony at Government House. “While this appointment is temporary …
November 27, 2025
Referendum could come in six years
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 …
November 21, 2025
Climate fund finds friends at COP30
The Virgin Islands’ long-delayed climate fund didn’t launch internationally this month as previously planned, but a VI delegation has been laying the groundwork to roll it out next year instead. …
November 21, 2025
Premier to bring top-cop petition to UK meetings
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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November 18, 2025
Water works progress, but much more needed
Four months after declaring water a “national critical priority,” Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said his ministry has moved from “planning into implementation” of preliminary projects to modernise the …
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November 17, 2025
Long Look to get social home complex
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 …
November 14, 2025
Premier preps for London talks later this month
Governance, security, constitutional reform and other topics will be on the agenda when Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley leads a delegation to London for the Joint Ministerial Council later this month, …
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November 14, 2025
Premier slams UK’s ‘fiscal straitjacket’
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 13, 2025
Record $550m budget set out
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 …
November 13, 2025
Premier cries ‘dictatorship’ as top cop demoted
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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