A local talk show host believes some parents must be blamed for the failing educational system and for some of the behavioral problems of students now existing at schools. Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn says there are some parents who have failed to discipline their child and they are carrying their bad behaviour … Continued
The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of the Founder of the Family Support Network, FSN Marlene Penn Trotman who died Monday morning after a brief period of illness. For many years Penn-Trotman hosted Marlene’s Kitchen on ZBVI Radio. That programme with a simple title regularly dispensed wisdom with great humour, and Christmas time was … Continued
Gun-related robberies in the Virgin Islands have surged dramatically in 2025, with a 183% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendrick Davis of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The statement was made during a press engagement on Friday, May 16, 2025. Between January and April … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is preparing to crown its next student ambassadors at the highly anticipated Mr. & Miss HLSCC Pageant, taking place on Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. This year’s pageant will be held under the theme “The Dream of a Visionary” and … Continued
Kickin It University (KIU) is proudly celebrating its first anniversary this month (May), after a successful year of preserving and promoting Virgin Islands culture. Since launching, KIU has hosted over a dozen classes, reaching over 250 registered students – over 100 of whom actively participated throughout its inaugural year. “I am incredibly proud of how … Continued
Cultural pride and community spirit were on full display as the Social Development Department hosted its Seniors’ Cultural Soirée as part of the observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2025. The event, held on 10th May, brought together seniors from across the Territory and welcomed visiting seniors from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for a … Continued
The 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025. The event was graciously hosted by the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, the Rt. Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP. Delegates included Speakers and Clerks from various UK Overseas Territories such as Anguilla, Bermuda, the … Continued
Rapid efforts are underway to capture wanted criminal Trinidadian Small Brent for the murder of Nyron Errickson and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have reason to believe that Small Brent may attempt to flee the Territory by sea. Police in a news release last Saturday stated that they are continuing efforts to … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands officially welcomed the appointment of Mr. Paul Dennis as Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands. Dennis , a respected legal professional with more than 32 years of service in the Virgin Islands, will now represent Jamaican nationals living in the BVI while facilitating stronger diplomatic ties. … Continued
Premier The Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has reiterated plans for a national anti-crime summit following a recent fatal shooting that has reignited public concern over gun violence in the Virgin Islands. He spoke during a live broadcast of Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday. Wheatley said that the National Security Council met earlier that day to … Continued
