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Premier Wheatley backs education for youth over prison expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has sided with Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), that investing in more youth programmes is the way to go as the Territory looks to combat crime.
Hodge’s Creek road repair has 'taken a lot longer than I would like'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on residents to prepare for more road infrastructure upgrades next year.
Is Daniel Pruce committed to the rule of law? Wants Ag CoP ousted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many members of civil society, the political and legal class, social media influencers, talk show hosts, the local mainstream media, and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are openly questioning whether the UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce is serious and committed to the rule of law, justice, and good governance.
Lucinda Smith aka ‘Mini’ named VI’s 2025 CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean has announced that Mrs Lucinda Smith, aka ‘Mini’ of Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, is the 2025 Unsung Hero of the Virgin Islands (VI), honoured for her extraordinary compassion, selflessness, and lifelong commitment to serving others.
Young Visionaries launch Educational Bus Tour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent Anti-Crime Summit, a group of dynamic young leaders has taken bold action to fill a critical gap in youth engagement across the Virgin Islands.
Children are growing up in a different world- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is encouraging everyone to look out for the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they navigate life.
BVIEC’s online payment portal back online
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI—The BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) online payment portal is back online following customer requests.
Hon Walwyn & Alliance blasted for more divisive politics over constitutional report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what many described as an assault on the views of the people and an effort to put fear and division in the process, Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and his three-member-led Alliance Party are at it again.
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).
Game-changer! VI residents can now access parametric insurance 'on own terms'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business and property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) now have the opportunity to access hassle-free insurance, setting their own terms with Parametric Windstorm.

