‘Is the UN really effective?’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Ronnie V. Skelton (AL) is advising Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), to find a new approach to self-determination, as he questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations (UN).
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Highly anticipated 2025 Third District Job Fair set for Sunday, September 28!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Third District 2025 Job Fair hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly Mr Julian Willock and his Third District Committee, along with Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, is set for Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Buy BVI Trade Expo 2025 celebrated the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the BUY BVI Trade Expo 2025 on 19–20 September at the Multipurpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Celebrating the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit’.
‘I played baseball great; I played the streets equally’- Roberto Smalls aka 'Robbie'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “My dedication right now is to dedicate what I got left to the kids,” the Keynote Speaker for the first-ever Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 has promised.
UK to VI: 'We reserve the right to take any appropriate actions necessary in future'
LONDON, United Kingdom- While stating that the draft Order in Council will be lifted, albeit it will take a while, colonial master, the United Kingdom (UK), has let the Virgin Islands (VI) know who is boss.
From raising to eat & for eggs to now a nuisance; Yard chickens in VI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- About 60 to 70 years ago, while the Territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) was still an agrarian society, many families in the VI raised what is described as yard chickens or fowls. They used them for meat and eggs, and in those days, when most families were poor, to catch and eat a yard chicken was a high-end delicacy.
Premier Wheatley hosts welcome reception for Baroness Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Last evening, Tuesday, September 23, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) hosted a reception in honour of the Rt Honourable Baroness Margaret Hodge, DBE, who is currently in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Bill proposes Office of the Supervisor of Elections be rebranded Department of Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been read for the first time in the House of Assembly (HoA) and has been subsequently released via the Virgin Islands Official Gazette.
'I do not support abolishing the positions of Jr Ministers'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has said she is not in support of removing the position of Junior Minister as recommended by the Constitution Review Commission (CRC).
'Disrespectful' to tell Belongers they can't vote in independence referendum- Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called on those in authority to confront the issue regarding who can vote and who cannot vote in a referendum for self-determination in the Virgin Islands.
Vehicle bursts into flames @ Chalwell Estate
CHALWELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- According to reports, a vehicle burst into flames this afternoon, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Chalwell Estate, Tortola.
Ice Connection hand Set It Off 1st loss in 2025 VG Summer Jam
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Some may have billed it as Virgin Gorda vs Tortola and others a clash between Tortola and the US Virgin Islands (USVI), when defending champions Ice Connection and former champions Set It Off collided in the 2025 VG Summer Jam League at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Governor’s reserved powers ‘has to stop’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said the Governor’s reserved legislative power should be removed.
Lifting of Order in Council reflects UK's 'confidence' in current Gov't- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) of his government’s commitment to good governance.
UK 'anti corruption champion' Margaret Hodge arrives in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Labelled as the United Kingdom's Anti-Corruption Champion, Baroness Margaret Hodge arrived in the Virgin Islands on Monday, September 22, 2025, to assess progress in implementing commitments on beneficial ownership registers.
DDM monitoring 2 tropical disturbances in Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.
UK OTs Minister remains 'deeply concerned' about issues identified in policing & customs
LONDON, United Kingdom- Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughty has said he remains deeply concerned about a number of issues identified in policing and customs, including the urgent need for the vetting of law enforcement officers to be completed, and has called for more funding for law enforcement agencies.
UK agrees to lift draft Order in Council placed on VI
LONDON, United Kingdom- The controversial draft Order in Council by the United Kingdom (UK) to suspend the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution is to be lifted.
'We have choices' for self-determination- Premier Wheatley reminds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded the people of the Virgin Islands that they have three choices for self-determination.
The future of financial services is 'very solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has stated that the trust countries around the world place in the Virgin Islands is due to the strength of the territory’s legal system and the professionalism of its industry professionals.
Constitutional Review public consultation was a ‘flawed process’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and veteran legislator Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has boldly stated that the public consultation process for reviewing the Territory’s constitution was flawed.
‘No secrecy’ surrounding Members' salary increase- HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) has sought to clarify the uproar over the major increase in Members’ salaries as reported in the Auditor General’s Report released last week.
At least one injured as powerboat flips off Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- At least one person was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a boating accident off Baughers Bay late Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2025.
At-Large system ‘is not working properly’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said the current At-Large system in the Territory is not working properly.
Part 2: Is government corrupt & our country dying?
Alred C. Frett
Facing The Test In Search Of What’s Best:
When I introduced the topic of Governmental Corruption and the Dying of our Country, it never crossed my mind that Evidence would manifest itself so quickly... I‘ve listened to your complaints, and your fear that making them public could expose you to harassment and victimisation, so you would like me to address the issues… Maybe you think I am immune to these threats and harassment, but I am not.
No need for new constitution if we're not serious about advancements- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The concept I'm seeking to communicate is from the time we got our own Legislature, our constitutions have given our people additional responsibilities, increased the powers of our elected people and taken those authorities away from the administering power... So, people should understand exactly what we seek to achieve in this constitution. It is what we have been achieving all along."
'The BVIslander has lost his zeal for advancement'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pointing out that meetings prior to the Great march of 1949 were well attended, even though there were no automobiles and street lights and persons had to use horses, mules or their feet to get to Road Town, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has lamented what he termed as a complacency among the current Virgin Islands population for things of importance to the future of the territory.
$5M infusion expected to jumpstart redevelopment of St Croix racetrack
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation may soon have access to a $5 million injection of funds to complete the improvements at the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack in St Croix.
VI secures 3 'Sailing Capital' trademarks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission has announced that the Territory has officially secured three new trademarks under the Territory of the Virgin Islands Trade Marks Act, 2013, further cementing its reputation as a premier sailing destination.
Dallas Mavericks sign VI's D'Moi M. Hodge
DALLAS, Texas, USA- On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks announced the signing of free agent and Virgin Islands' basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge ahead of training camp.
CRC Report is a response to COI’s critiques- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has called the 2022-2023 Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) Report: more than words on paper but a response to the Commission of Inquiry’s criticisms.
EE/LL Sewerage Project nearing completion
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders have been advised of a temporary road closure between Fine Food Supermarket and the East End-Long Look Police Station as the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project nears completion.
Trump imposes $100K fee on H-1B visa sponsors
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON D.C, USA- President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation on Friday introducing a $100,000 annual fee for companies sponsoring H-1B visas, a move designed to curb what the administration describes as abuses in the program that displace American workers. The fee, payable by employers for each new H-1B petition, applies for the duration of the initial three-year approval period and supplements existing application costs.
Kennard Dawson & Shamoy Christopher make GRB’s Senior Baseball Team
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands- Two Virgin Islanders are part of Great Britain’s Senior Baseball Team, currently participating in the WSBC European Senior Baseball Championship.
Premier encourages residents to 'buy BVI'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has addressed concerns regarding the performance of the Virgin Islands economy and encouraged Virgin Islanders to support local.
DPP loses appeal against No-Case decision for Prevost & Power
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has lost its case in the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) against the decision of Justice R.C. Williams in March 2022 to uphold the submission that interdicted police officers Pamphill Prevost and Simon Power had no case to answer for the sole count of conspiracy to steal.
Attorney General shouldn’t be in Cabinet & HoA- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has said the Attorney General should neither sit in Cabinet nor the House of Assembly.
Governor threatens disciplinary action against Acting CoP over vetting matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has been accused of using bullying and intimidatory tactics against the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool over the controversial vetting process, which he continues to push despite a court order against certain aspects of the process.
HLSCC received over $1M budget increase
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Funding for the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has increased by over one million dollars following a supplementary appropriation.
Dr Robert A. Mathavious was a visionary leader & globalist- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE, has been described as a visionary leader who promoted globalisation throughout the Caribbean region and beyond.
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