Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating a serious traffic collision that occurred in the East End district shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. According to police, the collision involved two vehicles and a motorized pedal cycle. Preliminary investigations indicate that multiple individuals sustained injuries as a result of the … Continued
Anegada resident Lawrence “Bunchie” Wheatley has criticised the BVI Electricity Corporation’s position that the Anegada Solar Farm was designed as a cost-recovery measure for the utility rather than a mechanism to lower electricity bills for residents. In a recent interview with 284Media, Wheatley said residents did not invent expectations of lower electricity costs, arguing that … Continued
The Miss British Virgin Islands competition has officially begun as contestants were revealed on Friday. The journey to crown the next Miss British Virgin Islands officially began on Friday, May 29, 2026, as the young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 were unveiled during the “Wave of Excellence” launch … Continued
Premier Natalio Wheatley has renewed his call for greater self-governance in the Virgin Islands. Speaking at a recent public engagement session in Jost Van Dyke, Wheatley said the Virgin Islands remains among a small number of territories around the world that have not yet achieved greater constitutional autonomy. The Premier pointed to several jurisdictions, including … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued an air quality alert for the entire Virgin Islands as a plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the Territory beginning Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. According to the advisory issued Sunday morning, the worst air quality conditions were anticipated on Monday, with moderate to poor air … Continued
Dion Jennings has raised concerns over the government’s decision to pursue a five-year election cycle. Guest host and businessman Dion Jennings has criticized the government’s decision to move forward with plans for a five-year election cycle, arguing that the move goes against the wishes of the public as expressed during the constitutional review process. Speaking … Continued
Anegada resident Lawrence “Bunchie” Wheatley says a series of issues affecting both his island and the wider Virgin Islands has prompted him to become more outspoken in recent months. Wheatley, a content creator and entrepreneur, while being no stranger to public discourse has become increasingly involved in discussions surrounding the territory’s political landscape and the … Continued
Former Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Kurt Menal, has publicly addressed his unexpected departure from the organisation, weeks after stepping down from the post. Menal, who was appointed Managing Director in 2022, recently resigned despite having his contract renewed earlier this year for another four-year term. At the time of the renewal, Communications … Continued
Territorial Representative Ronnie Skelton says residents across the Virgin Islands continue to feel significant financial pressure and believes government relief measures introduced in response to instability in the Middle East should have gone further. Government recently announced several initiatives aimed at easing the burden on households and businesses, including a three-month electricity subsidy, reduced import … Continued
