An investigation is underway into the death of a prisoner at Balsam Ghut. Reports say James Gordon also known as Jimmy, said to be in his late 60’s was on remand for assault charges, and he was found dead in his cell Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding his death are not known at this time. Meanwhile … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) more than doubled most of their salaries, by up to 145%, in an undisclosed informal vote days before the passage of the 2024 budget, according to a damning report from the Auditor General that also explored a $20 million shortfall in funding for public service salary increases. The … Continued
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith says the BVI has lost one of its greatest men of all times. Minister Smith spoke about the youthful days with Dr. Robert Mathavious growing up in Huntums Ghut together and the latter years becoming her counsellor. She stated that without a doubt Mathavious was the architect of … Continued
With the 2025/2026 Academic School year underway, Education Minister Shari De Castro says the Ministry has ‘a robust support mechanism in place to help students who exhibit behavioral problems. Minister De Castro said on Virgin Islands Voice’, last week that the Ministry still has a zero-tolerance approach to serious mis-behavior on school campuses. However, she … Continued
As the territory continues to mourn the passing of Financial Services Guru Dr. Robert Mathavious, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has described him as a Nation Builder and Trailblazer. The Premier credits him with being one of the major forces behind the success of the territory’s Financial Services industry. The Premier stated he was happy Dr. … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to improving health, social protection, justice, and environmental sustainability across the Virgin Islands as it presented its 2025 progress report and strategic outlook for 2026. The update was delivered on Monday by Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent O. Wheatley, and Permanent Secretary … Continued
The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished nation-builders, Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, a pioneer of the Territory’s financial services sector, who passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He was 73 years old. Dr. Mathavious is widely regarded as the visionary architect of … Continued
The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute is highlighting strides in developing future public sector leaders through training initiatives like the Emerging Leaders Development Programme. The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute is celebrating two years of shaping the next generation of public sector leaders. In a special feature, Director Dr Connie George and Communications … Continued
Chief Inspector Kenrick Davis has moved to reassure the public that recent amendments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Police Act uphold citizens’ rights. Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kenrick Davis has sought to further clarify recent amendments to the Police Act, outlining how the new provisions work alongside … Continued
