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WALWYN SAYS BVI LACKS SUPPORT FOR POST-SECONDARY DEVELOPMENT

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Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn is advocating for the reinstatement of the Virgin Islands Emerging Fellows Grant, saying the youth development program should never have been removed from the Ministry of Education’s portfolio. Walwyn, who previously served as Minister for Education, emphasized the program’s role in providing professional development opportunities for promising young Virgin Islanders … Continued

THE MISSIVE OF MISS BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS NO.2 RELEASED

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Miss British Virgin Islands 2024-2025, Adacia Adonis, has released the second edition of her official newsletter, offering readers a glimpse into her journey of service, empowerment, and cultural celebration. In this latest issue, Adonis recounts her recent experiences, from walking in solidarity at the CIBC Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to championing women’s empowerment at the … Continued

PREMIER ASSURES EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GUN-RELATED INCIDENTS

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With the recent rise in gun-related crimes in the British Virgin Islands, questions have surfaced about the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s ability to handle the escalating situation and whether external assistance from the United Kingdom may be necessary. During a recent press conference, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley acknowledged … Continued

RVIPF TO UNVEIL NEW COMMUNITY POLICING-ORIENTED STRATEGY

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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is set to unveil a new Community Policing-oriented strategy in January 2025, following the dismantling of its previous initiative. This update emerged during recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations, where it was revealed that the once highly-regarded programme aimed at fostering trust between the police and residents had been stalled. … Continued

FIVE BVISLANDERS AMONG THOUSANDS FACING U.S. DEPORTATION

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Five British Virgin Islanders are among the 1.4 million non-citizens in the United States who have received final orders of removal, according to a November 2024 report from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These individuals are set to be deported back to the territory as part of ongoing immigration enforcement measures under the administration … Continued

NEW WORK PERMIT EXEMPTIONS UNDER MINISTER’S DISCRETION STILL ON HOLD

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The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade is reminding residents of the temporary suspension of new applications for work permit exemptions under the Minister’s Discretion category. The ministry originally issued a notice on April 11, 2024, of the immediate suspension of the policy and noted that it was seeking to streamline processes and enhance … Continued

4-YEAR WAIT FOR OPENING OF BREWERS BAY BATHROOM “UNACCEPTABLE”

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Second District Representative Hon. Melvin M. Turnbull has expressed frustration over the prolonged delay the Brewers Bay Restrooms and Waste Water Management Facility, a project that began in 2021 and remains incomplete in 2025. The facility’s opening now hinges on the arrival of an electrical component for the sewerage treatment system, according to Turnbull, who … Continued