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
One Love FC are the 2023 BVI Football Association’s National League champions after defeating Rebels FC on Sunday, to dethrone defending champions Sugar Boys FC. Playing at the East End/Long Look stadium, One Love defeated the Rebels 5-3 to take an unassailable 8-point lead to end their season at the top of the standings on … Continued
Local author Mrs. Valerie Sims will launch her new book “Norman Island: True Treasure Tales” later this week. Ms. Sims said the book is a collection of stories about the history of Norman Island and the hunt for hidden treasure. Her great-great-grandfather Henry O. Creque was rumoured to have found his wealth in a cave in the … Continued
In a historic sitting of the House of Assembly on Monday April 17th, legislators passed the “Immigration and Passport Validation Bill 2023” with amendments. Thus, legitimising the belonger status of 688 certificate holders who came under question following an audit of the Fast Track Programme. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided some insight on … Continued
The recalled House of Assembly will not seek to repeal the “Greedy Bill” on advice of the Attorney General. That was revealed by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley on Tola Radio this week as he answered calls to have the bill repealed ahead of the 24 April General Election. Wheatley said that his queries … Continued
Legal Political Analyst of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Mission Anne Marlborough has made it clear that the purpose of her team’s presence during the election period is to strictly observe the process and not interfere with the proceedings. The CPA team held a press conference to address members of the public and the media … Continued
Attorney General Hon. Dawn Smith has called out the government for what seems to be a recurring practice of blaming persons in her post for the wrong doings of government. Smith at the time was speaking during the special sitting of the House of Assembly which was recalled to address the legal challenges highlighted in a … Continued
