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RVIPF investigating reports of gunfire in Long Look & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two recent reports of gunfire in the Territory are actively being investigated by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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VI crime rates can't be link to unemployment- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Before the Virgin Islands (VI) had anything at all, people found a way to make things happen for themselves. This was the sentiment expressed by Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), when social commentator and Pastor, Claude Skelton-Cline, addressed the popular concern that the increase in crime in the Virgin Islands is linked to a lack of employment.
Power restored Territory-wide within 12hrs- BVIEC
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced that the full restoration of electricity across the entire Virgin Islands (VI) was achieved on the evening of Monday, August 18, 2025.
Last minute gut clearing was a strategic decision- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Co-host of Talking Points, Mr Damion C. Grange put the Ministry of Communications and Works and Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) on the spot, calling the last minute clearing of guts in the Territory a responsive action and not proactive, however, Hon Rymer explained that was not the case this time.
‘Proper engineering’ needed for Fort Hill Road- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The beginning phases to address the Fort Hill Road are currently underway, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said.
'I'm guilty as charged' for investing in youth- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Stating that he believes in the Arts and all those involved in it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended himself against accusations from the Opposition Leader that he is spending on "indulgences".
'We should not allow fear to rule our streets'- Premier Wheatley
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the entire territory to reclaim the Virgin Islands from the grasp of criminals.
'You are the heartbeat of our community'- Hon Rymer to VI youth
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has encouraged young persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to see value in themselves.
VIslanders describe UK-VI relationship as an 'abusive' one- UN’s C-24 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) described the relationship between the VI and the United Kingdom (UK) as that of an abusive relationship, according to the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) ‘Report of the United Nations visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands, 26 to 27 August 2024’.
VI to explore promoting Emancipation Festival to cruise passengers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated that efforts to promote the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations as a tourist attraction for cruise passengers are on the agenda.
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