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Montserratian refused medical assistance by UK Gov’t dies
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Criticisms of the United Kingdom (UK) for its lack of care for the British Overseas Territories (BOT) and their citizens have been heightened with the death of a man from Montserrat who had been refused medical assistance by the UK government and had to seek healthcare in Jamaica instead.
UK Minister threatens VI over law enforcement reforms
LONDON, United Kingdom—When the United Kingdom mentions the word “partnership” when referring to its relationship with the Virgin Islands (VI), it appears to be referring to a two-edged sword.
'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).
UPDATE: VI sailor Dane Hunter arrested by Israeli forces
GAZA, Palestine- Virgin Islands sailor and US citizen Dane Hunter was among the many in the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza who were arrested by Israeli forces in international waters on October 2, 2025.
New Opposition Leader needed ahead of constitutional talks with UK- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “I am more convinced now than ever before that the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition should not go anywhere together to negotiate this constitution.” These were the words of social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during his weekly radio show, Honestly Speaking, on ZBVI 780 AM, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
UK refuses health care to its own Overseas Territories citizen
LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) has been accused of a “stark injustice” for failing to provide health services and humanitarian support to citizens of British overseas territories after a woman from the Caribbean island of Montserrat was refused free National Health Service (NHS) care and left homeless.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer in UK for tourism 'opportunities & partnerships'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), accompanied by the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), is on a short visit to the United Kingdom (UK) to "engage in preliminary discussions on tourism opportunities and partnerships".
‘No magic bullet’ to fight illicit wealth- Baroness Margaret Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom’s anti-corruption champion, the Rt Honourable Baroness Margaret Hodge, DDE, has said there is a lot left to do in the fight against illicit financing in the Virgin Islands (VI) as there is no magic formula.
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.
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