Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to weigh in on proposed measures aimed at reducing plastic waste and strengthening recycling across the Virgin Islands. In a recent statement, Wheatley reflected on the increasing impact of plastic pollution on the territory’s environment, public health and waste management … Continued
Health Minister and Representative for the Ninth District Vincent Wheatley is optimistic they would move back into the nurse Iris O Neal Clinic sometime this week. The leaking roof and other issues at the clinic have been a sore point for quite some time, resulting in the closure of the facility. But during a community … Continued
The Virgin Islands endured another difficult outing in Group D of the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Football Qualifiers on Saturday, February 7, falling 26–0 to hosts Costa Rica at FCRF Field #2.The result came just two days after the VI squad opened the tournament with a 12–0 loss to Puerto Rico, highlighting the steep challenge … Continued
The 2025 amendments to the Road Traffic Act, 2013, are now in effect, prompting the RVIPF to launch a road safety awareness campaign. Recent amendments to the Road Traffic Act, 2013, introduced under the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, have officially come into force, prompting a new public education push by the Roads Policing Unit … Continued
After 12 years of steady growth, local confectionery brand JD’s Candies has introduced refreshed packaging for its popular products while promising customers the same beloved taste. In a major step forward for the company, its signature coconut fudge will be available in RiteWay Supermarkets starting with the Pasea location on Saturday, February 7. Owner and … Continued
Local talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has suggested the possibility of forming a new political group aimed at representing the people of the British Virgin Islands, arguing that current members of the House of Assembly have failed to meet the territory’s needs. During a recent broadcast, Skelton Cline said voters should begin identifying and … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has defended the proposed Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation Bill in the House of Assembly, arguing that merging electricity, water and sewage services under one statutory body is necessary to modernise the Territory’s utility systems. During his contribution to the debate, Rymer said the current structure, … Continued
Opposition Member Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has voiced strong concerns about the proposed Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation Bill 2026, arguing that the legislation lacks clear plans for how the merger of utility services would be implemented. Speaking during debate in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Turnbull criticised the government for, in his view, … Continued
A procedural dispute unfolded in the House of Assembly on Tuesday after Leader of the Opposition Myron Walwyn requested permission to continue his contribution to a debate on the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation Bill, 2026, arguing that illness had prevented him from completing his remarks during a previous sitting. Walwyn cited Section 35 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has advised the public that Robert Maduro Drive is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway. In a statement, police said the collapse has created hazardous conditions for motorists and pedestrians. Officers are on the scene securing the area while awaiting the arrival of the relevant … Continued
