Premier Wheatley Reaffirms Support for Virgin Islanders in Senior Roles (The RVIPF Performed Well under Jacqueline Vanterpool’s Leadership)

The Government of the Virgin Islands, working in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and international humanitarian partner Direct Relief, has implemented a series of vital health infrastructure upgrades to strengthen the Territory’s healthcare system.The upgrades, which include a new oxygen generation and filling system at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, standby power systems at the Jost Van Dyke Clinic and the Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada, and...

The Government of the Virgin Islands has welcomed the publication of the Virgin Islands' 2nd Enhanced Follow-Up Report (FUR) by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), which recognises the progress the Territory has made since the publication of its 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report to strengthen existing mechanisms and ensure alignment with the highest global standards. The Report confirms that the Virgin Islands is now rated Compliant or Largely Compliant with all 40 Financial Action Ta...

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Social Development signed a contract with Island Concrete Limited for the construction of the Long Look Social Home Complex.The signing which took place on 3 November represents a transformative initiative designed to strengthen the Territory’s social protection network and restore dignity, stability, and hope to the lives of its most vulnerable citizens.The new facility will be constructed in the heart of Long Look and wi...

Prosperity has a sworn companion.  Crime.  And crime has a well-known enemy.  Tourism.  They usually do not occupy the same room for tourism flees from crime.And the business of the BVI, the pillar that supports approximately 2/3 of its people, is tourism.BVI has a conundrum.  Those responsible for the rule of law, the UK through its Minister for National Security, the Governor; And those who speak with the voice of the people; the elected leaders, are at odds.They are not speaking with one voic...

Well Hello You! Have complete faith in yourself to feel or not feel whatever is right for you. The days are drawing shorter and the year is almost over. Yes, 2025 ia almost over. It is literally one month away. We have no idea what happens in your lifetime and for some it can be scary but on the other hand, it can also be soo amazing. So focus on yourself. pour into you and bloom into the person you were always meant to be.  Be So Focused on YourselfBe so focused on yourselfthat the past has now...

According to information reaching our newsroom late last night, Governor Daniel Pruce has notified the NSC (National Security Council) yesterday, Wednesday November 5, that he will be reverting Ag. COP Jacqueline Vanterpool back to Deputy Commissioner of Police. We understand the announcement will be made by the Governor this morning, Thursday November 6.See our prior story…https://www.gbmediahouse.com/Articles/Article/3934/Governor-Pruce-A-Sexist-or-Racist-Fight-On-to-Remove-Ag-Local-COPOur ne...

The Five Million Dollars and the Government’s Apparent Insider Trading Conspiracy.

UpdateUpdated reports to our newsroom is confirming that the victim is alive and has been transported by ambulance to the Dr. D Orlando Hospital.We will continue to bring updated details as information comes in.Early ReportSources are confirming a shooting in the Fahie Hill area. Persons have confirmed that it is a murder, reporting a bullet riddled Kia Soul and a body inside. We understand the Police and Paramedics are not on site as yet. This is a breaking news story. We will update as informa...

Well Hello You! The sun is bright and sunny, all is well with the soul. Oh and Happy Thursday. Just bringing a bit of cheerful energy to sort through the day, week and upcoming weeks/months to come. You are the masterpiece in your life. So own it. Know your value. People are just additions along the way, it's up to you to make life worth living.  People Don’t Bring Value — They Take ItPeople don’t bring value.They take it,when you don’t know your own. They sip from your peacelike it’s a fou...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has intensified its law enforcement presence across the Territory in response to a recent uptick in robberies and the escape of two dangerous inmates from His Majesty’s Prison.Over the past 24 hours, officers have conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations aimed at deterring criminal activity and reinforcing public safety. These efforts have led to the recovery of two firearms and the arrest of three males.Acting Com...

The Department of Immigration will offer Saturday services effective 1 November 2025, by appointment only, between the hours of 9:30am and 1:30pm weekly.This initiative is part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to improving accessibility and convenience for the public. Saturday operations will allow customers greater flexibility in managing their immigration matters.Services available on Saturdays at the Departments Processing Unit only will include: Extensions to Entry Permits (Workers, D...

Reports are coming in of a shooting in the Purcell area just a short while ago. Persons are reporting some 10-12 shots rang out and that one person was possibly injured.There has been no confirmations from the Police, however, we understand the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital is presently under lockdown. There is a Territory wide manhunt underway for two (2) escapee prisoners who made prison break some time yesterday 25 October between the hours of 6 and 9pmThis is a breaking news story. We will up...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirms that two prisoners, Jose Almestica and John Burgos, have escaped from His Majesty’s Prison after being discovered missing after 9:00 p.m. tonight. An active search is now underway across the Territory.John Burgos is on remand for conspiracy to murder Kadeem Jimenez in 2022. Jose Amestica was found guilty in July of possessing cocaine and marijuana for distribution, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and explosive material. It is th...

There was a time in our recent past when life in the BVI was extremely hard.   In those days, we fished, burnt charcoal, cultivated the hillside, made many essentials and we fabricated craft items especially from straw.  The Women of East End plaited straw covering for the bottles of Bay Rum made in St John and exported to the world as a bracing aftershave, astringent and cologne.   Others made Tenerife lace and crocheted slippers for export through the Danish stores in St Thomas. They also boil...

The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier’s Office is informing the public about a marine incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, around 11:00 p.m. The incident took place between Long Bay, Virgin Gorda, and Seal Dog Island. It involved a 48-foot Bali 4.8 catamaran named Borrowed Bounty, which reportedly broke loose from its mooring ball, drifted, and collided with rocks at Seal Dog Island. This collision compromised the vessel's structure, cause...

Hello You! Happy Thursday. Almost the weekend, for some the weekend has already began. You have already began enjoying you and that's all matters. Let your skin speak from now on. Shine that inner you like a light bulb down a dark alley way.  That Gaslight Glow It wasn’t the breakup that changed me,it was everything after.The quiet rebuilding, the mirror talks,the nights I decided my peacemattered more than a text back. I stopped begging the universeto bring him backand started praying for disc...

Lemonade BVI’s 2nd Annual ADHD & Dyslexia Symposium highlighted strategies to use in our community and the workplace to support neurodiversity.October 11th at the Save the Seed Energy Centre. The day brought together over 150 people - parents, educators, medical professionals, specialists, advocates, and community leaders - in a shared mission to build understanding, promote inclusion, and celebrate neurodiversity across the Virgin Islands. This included 15 attendees from Virgin Gorda. We are p...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched a video competition to promote diabetes aware and prevention.The “Beat Diabetes Before It Starts” Video Competition calls on students in grades two through six to create a 45–60 second video that highlights healthy lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes.   Public Health Officer, Ms. Renee Leonard said that the competition is designed to raise awareness among young people and families about the power of prevention. Ms. Leonar...

The Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Corine George-Massicote, along with other Members of the House, participated in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from the 5th to 12th, October.   One of the highlights of the conference was Honourable George-Masicote’s role as a discussion leader in a workshop session themed “Debate Not Hate: Not Accepting Abuse as an Outcome of Free Speech.”  During her remarks...