ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Premier Natalio Wheatley appears to be entering a new phase of his administration, with a comparison of his 2025 and 2026 Territorial Addresses revealing a notable shift from outlining plans and ambitions to defending his government’s record and presenting evidence of progress.While both speeches were built around the theme of building a sustainable nation, the emphasis changed significantly between the two years. The 2025 Territorial Address...

Lemonade BVI proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Autism and Down Syndrome Symposium under the theme “Seen. Safe. Supported!”, bringing together families, educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members in a meaningful effort to promote inclusion, understanding, and support for neurodivergent individuals throughout the Virgin Islands.Held on April 25, 2026, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, the symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees from Tortola, Virgin Gord...

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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Government’s reported plans to seek approximately $60 million from the Social Security Board (SSB) to help finance the next phase of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion have reignited a longstanding debate about the use of contributors’ funds for public projects and government initiatives.While supporters argue that the airport expansion represents a strategic investment in the Territory’s f...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently convened a multi-sector stakeholder workshop aimed at strengthening the Territory's Public Health Preparedness and Border Health Operations Framework.Held on Friday, June 5, the workshop brought together representatives from public health, health services, environmental health, immigration, customs, ports, airports, emergency medical services, communications, and other key partner agencies to review and enhance the Virgin Islands' pr...

Melissa Brewley has been appointed as Information Commissioner effective 11th May 2026. Ms. Brewley is a qualified attorney and in-house legal counsel with more than five years of experience in legal, regulatory compliance, and international tax cooperation matters within the Virgin Islands. Most recently, Ms. Brewley, served as In-House Counsel at the Virgin Islands International Tax Authority (ITA). Prior to joining the ITA, she  worked as Crown Counsel within the Office of the Direc...

Fifty-eight persons have been naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens following a Naturalisation Ceremony held at Government House on Friday, 29 May, 2026.The newly naturalised citizens received congratulatory remarks from Acting Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr., Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, and Registrar General Mrs. Tashi O'Flaherty-Maduro.In his remarks, Acting Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. congratulated the new citizens and acknowled...

Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer is urging Virgin Islanders to renew their hurricane preparedness as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins. Forecasts point to a potentially active season which began June 1, and the ministry and agencies including the Department of Disaster Management and the Public Works Department are taking proactive measures to protect communities and critical communications infrastructure.Minister Rymer noted that his ministry is in coor...