After a successful night at the polls on Monday, April 24, 2023, Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and his Virgin Islands Party comrades were sworn in as members of the Government on Tuesday. This was made possible by the decision of At Large Representative-Elect Lorna Smith OBE to align herself with the Virgin Islands … Continued
We asked you, the Virgin Islands, what your ideal government would look like. Hundreds of you answered that call, and this is what you had to say. Premier When asked who you would like to see become the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, the most popular contenders in our study were Ronnie Skelton, Dr … Continued
The General Election in the British Virgin Islands came to an end late Monday evening with the Virgin Islands Party winning the pluarity of the 13 seats with six, but still one seat short of automatically qualifying to form a new government. That is because the Virgin Islands Constitution states that a minimum of seven … Continued
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
