At-Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has issued a statement regarding her decision to join the Virgin Islands Party in order to form the Government. The newly sworn in Minister said, “I thank the people of the BVI who have voted for me, who have faith in me, who have shown me such overwhelming support and … Continued
80 yards of concrete were poured in just under three hours at the Joint Marine Shore Base Building, Manuel Reef, Tortola. The concrete pour marks the completion of the foundation works, the substructure phase of the building. Works will now switch to the superstructure with the construction of block and column work for the ground … Continued
The recently published Vistra 2030 Report, “Preparing for a New Era of Globalisation,” reveals that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) maintains its position as the top offshore jurisdiction. The report implies that the consistent top rankings may show that businesses and investors prefer established and proven jurisdictions. Since the report’s inception in 2010, the BVI … Continued
After a successful night at the polls on Monday, April 24, 2023, Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and his Virgin Islands Party comrades were sworn in as members of the Government on Tuesday. This was made possible by the decision of At Large Representative-Elect Lorna Smith OBE to align herself with the Virgin Islands … Continued
We asked you, the Virgin Islands, what your ideal government would look like. Hundreds of you answered that call, and this is what you had to say. Premier When asked who you would like to see become the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, the most popular contenders in our study were Ronnie Skelton, Dr … Continued
The General Election in the British Virgin Islands came to an end late Monday evening with the Virgin Islands Party winning the pluarity of the 13 seats with six, but still one seat short of automatically qualifying to form a new government. That is because the Virgin Islands Constitution states that a minimum of seven … Continued
The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) party, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Progressives United (PU) are all in active discussions on the best way to move the BVI forward following last night’s decision at the polls which has resulted in the need for a coalition government to be formed. … Continued
Welcome to our special coverage of the 2023 General Elections in the British Virgin Islands. Today marks a historic day as Virgin Islanders and Belongers from across the Territory exercise their right to vote and bring forth the team they believe should represent them in the 5th House of Assembly. Scores of 284 Media reporters … Continued
Incumbent Territorial at Large Representative Hon Shereen Flax Charles shared an emotional moment in the House of Assembly on Monday as she rose to debate the “Immigration and Passport Validation Bill”. The bill in question was brought to the House of Assembly to validate the belonger status of 688 certificate holders whose status came under … Continued
CARICOM has declared a war on guns. This, as the CARICOM Heads emerged from the two-day Regional Symposium to Address Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue. The official declaration stated, “We declare a War on Guns to combat the illegal trade which provides the weapons that contribute significantly to crime and violence in … Continued
