The Territory’s long-awaited national census remains incomplete after two years of fieldwork, with officials now relying on administrative records to finalise the data, even as preliminary findings suggest the population has surged by nearly 12,000 people since 2010. During the deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee on the 2026 Budget, Territorial Representative Honorable Stacy Mather … Continued
Premier of The Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, appeared before the United Kingdom House of Lords Constitution Committee on Wednesday, 11th February to give evidence as part of its review of the 2023 UK–Overseas Territories Joint Declaration. The document is a framework for a “modern partnership” based on shared democratic values, human rights, and … Continued
The Premier and Opposition Leader have both extended welcomes to UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, who is visiting the British Virgin Islands for three days. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who also serves as Minister of Finance, formally welcomed Hoyle and invited him to learn more about the Virgin Islands, highlighting the territory’s history, … Continued
Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park proudly commemorated its 10th Anniversary with an official recognition ceremony, marking a decade defined by strategic growth,resilience, strong governance, and collaborative partnership. The milestone event convened with Government officials, Board Directors, tenants, staff, strategic partners, sponsors, and key community stakeholders to reflect on the Park’s evolution over the past … Continued
The territory’s customs infrastructure is in “dire need of improvement,” Acting Commissioner of Customs Clinton Romney told lawmakers during Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee on the 2026 budget, outlining a catalogue of deteriorating facilities, technological constraints and projected revenue losses. Serving in an acting capacity since January 1, 2024, nearly two years at the … Continued
Interdicted police officers Pamphill Prevost and Simon Power who have been suspended from duty from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force since 2014 could be returning to official duties. There are no longer criminal charges against both men as all charges were completed in their favour. Both Prevost and Power went to court in 2019 … Continued
The Leader of the Opposition and representative for the Sixth District -Myron Walwyn believes the territory’s institutions are being undermined with government’s refusal to accept the board’s decision to appoint Dr June Samuel as CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority. Dr Samuel has been acting CEO of the BVIHSA for the last 4 years … Continued
Residents of East End/Long Look are being urged to “flush with confidence” as government prepares to commission a major sewerage infrastructure upgrade designed to improve sanitation and support community growth.Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced that the pumping station will officially be commissioned on Tuesday, February 17. The project forms part of broader … Continued
Questions about the environmental impact of proposed development in Brandywine Bay were raised during a recent public discussion, with one resident asking whether sufficient consideration has been given to the area’s wildlife and natural habitats. The concern prompted a response from Permanent Secretary Dr Ronald Smith-Berkeley, who assured attendees that environmental factors have already been … Continued
At-Large Representative Stacy Mather says efforts are underway to strengthen and expand the RATED programme, while ensuring fairness for participants across the territory.Speaking during a recent community meeting at the East End/Long Look Community Center, Mather noted that the initiative first began in the Seventh District and has evolved significantly over the past two decades. … Continued
