Gun-related robberies in the Virgin Islands have surged dramatically in 2025, with a 183% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendrick Davis of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The statement was made during a press engagement on Friday, May 16, 2025. Between January and April … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands officially welcomed the appointment of Mr. Paul Dennis as Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands. Dennis , a respected legal professional with more than 32 years of service in the Virgin Islands, will now represent Jamaican nationals living in the BVI while facilitating stronger diplomatic ties. … Continued
Premier The Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has reiterated plans for a national anti-crime summit following a recent fatal shooting that has reignited public concern over gun violence in the Virgin Islands. He spoke during a live broadcast of Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday. Wheatley said that the National Security Council met earlier that day to … Continued
Amid growing concern over the increasing intensity of natural disasters, Honourable Julian Fraser is urging residents of the Virgin Islands to take proactive steps against climate change—despite the territory’s small geographic size. During a live segment on Virgin Islands Voice, Fraser emphasized that while the Virgin Islands’ emissions may seem minimal in comparison to global … Continued
It was an evening punctuated by accolades, special singing renditions and speeches as the second Sixth District recognition ceremony took place at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay Thursday. With the sanctuary beautifully decorated in shades of purple and honourees well decked out, it was time to pay homage … Continued
With the pause in tariffs by the United States and the exemption to Tropical Shipping by the US Government, the BVI would not be resting on its laurels according to Premier and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley has made it clear that apart from the efforts made locally to strengthen food security, … Continued
The 2025 Emancipation Festival will be launched on Friday, May 23rd in what would be a scaling back of international artistes and a high concentration on local performers compared to previous years. This was revealed by Junior Minister of Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge Smith during the Government’s Virgin Islands Voice Programme Wednesday evening. According … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has admitted that vetting processes are intrusive, however he made it clear that while Police officers have to provide their financial information, at no point they would have to provide their credit card pin numbers. The vetting process for members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force was launched last week by … Continued
As long as the territory is on a path towards self-determination, it does need a referendum to determine where it wants to go. And as Local Businessman Troy Christopher puts it, ‘that would be giving back what their ancestors fought for’. It is believed that a committee must be put in place which would do … Continued
