The topic of same-sex marriage in the Virgin Islands continues to make conversation. Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has voiced support for protecting the rights of individuals to love whom they choose while opposing any effort by the United Kingdom to compel the British Virgin Islands to legalize same-sex marriage. Speaking on the issue of … Continued
Elected or not District 3 aspirant says serving is his calling. National Democratic Party’s prospective candidate for the third District Aaron Parillon says when he made the decision 8 years ago to come home to serve.it was a calling. During the Talking Points Programme this week, Parillon says he can make a contribution to the … Continued
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has accused the government of undermining accountability in the House of Assembly by preventing opposition members from asking questions for oral answer for more than ten months. Penn made the remarks before contributing to debate on the Consumer Protection Bill, 2026, where he argued that the prolonged absence of … Continued
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has criticized Premier Natalio Wheatley’s State of the Territory Address, arguing that it failed to connect with the realities facing residents across the Virgin Islands. In a swift response following Tuesday’s address, Penn said that while the presentation was lengthy and covered a wide range of topics, it offered … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) to take meaningful steps in fulfilling its mandate to support the decolonization of the 17 remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) at the Special Committee’s recently concluded Caribbean regional seminar on decolonization that took place in Managua, Nicaragua. BVI Special … Continued
Ongoing shipping disruptions affecting businesses across the Virgin Islands are becoming a rallying point for supporters of the “All 13 Must Go” movement, with political commentator Claude Skelton Cline arguing that the crisis reflects broader failures by both the government and opposition to address issues impacting residents. Growing frustration over the handling of critical national … Continued
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting five Cuban organizations, accusing them of supporting activities that threaten U.S. national security and advance the Cuban government’s influence abroad. In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions were being imposed under authorities established by … Continued
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser is suggesting that the Territory falling behind due to negative political narrative. institutional and developmental progress while smaller territories continue to advance more rapidly. Speaking at a recent public engagement session, Fraser said the Premier is facing challenges inimplementing the necessary changes needed to move the country forward. He argued that … Continued
Social commentator and talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is cautioning political parties and prospective candidates against assuming the House of Assembly will automatically expand to 15 elected seats for the next general election. “Get ready for a next election that may very well remain at 13. All of you strategists and party people who … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has extended congratulations to Philip Davis following the Progressive Liberal Party’s victory in the May 12 general elections in The Bahamas. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, Wheatley described the result as a remarkable victory and acknowledged the PLP’s second consecutive … Continued
