The British Virgin Islands was recently elected Vice Chair of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) at its 30th session and anniversary. The meeting with esteemed representatives from the region was held in Trinidad and Tobago and representing the territory was BVI’s Special envoy Mr. Benito Wheatley. He delivered remarks on behalf of the … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce announced during his Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, January 7, that powers held by the Trade Commission will be transferred to the Minister of Trade, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and his ministry. This move comes after Premier Wheatley assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Trade in October … Continued
BVI’s three-time Power Soca Monarch, Ramon George, known by his stage name Ramon G, delivered a stellar performance at the Crucian Christmas Festival 2025 Soca Monarch in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, placing in both competing categories. In the Jumpy Segment, Ramon wowed the crowd with his hit song VI Pride, amassing 1,241 points to secure … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has been elected as the President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will concurrently serve as President of its Political Council. This appointment announced by the Government of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, January 9, highlights the BVI’s leadership in fostering unity and collaboration among the UK … Continued
Opposition legislators have made clear the need to strengthen the Police Bill 2024. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, legislators highlighted its level of inadequate attention. One such voice was that of Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron V Walwyn. The motion to amend the Order Paper and … Continued
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ms. Tiffany Scatliffe, has issued a stark warning to the Standing Finance Committee regarding the critical challenges her office faces due to inadequate human and financial resources. Speaking at the 2024 Standing Finance Committee deliberations Scatliffe highlighted the long-standing resource shortages, which have persisted for over seven years, and … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce in his recent Speech from the Throne stated that improvements to the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Act 2020 are to be made during the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HOA). The Gaming and Betting Control Act establishes the framework for a regulated gaming industry including the … Continued
