ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — Opposition leader Jamale Pringle was ordered out of a joint sitting of Parliament on Tuesday after presiding officials ruled that he had not fulfilled the constitutional requirement of taking the oath of allegiance before participating in proceedings.  The dramatic development unfolded at the opening of the parliamentary session when Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant informed lawmakers that Pringle had not yet been sworn in and therefore could not lawful...

The Virgin Islands is moving closer to a new phase in its political relationship with the United Kingdom as government leaders prepare for high-level constitutional negotiations expected to begin in 2026.Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the Virgin Islands secured agreement from the UK Government to commence formal constitutional talks following discussions at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London.  The negotiations are expected to focus on constitutional modernization, gre...

We wonder what makes the USVI Lieutenant Governor so hopeful that in some future, the two Virgin Islands may merge into one jurisdiction?  Is he enchanted by the new geopolitical rhetoric or does the inspiration come from the C-24? (The UN Special Committee on Decolonization)We can only hope that his people are more enlightened about the exchanges in that August Body than we are.In any case, Roach’s speech to the graduands at the 2026 commencement ceremony on St Croix was forward-thinking.He ad...

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for the Construction of a General Cargo Warehouse at Port Purcell, Tortola.The project forms part of the Authority’s continued investment in strengthening port infrastructure and enhancing the efficiency, capacity, and safety of cargo operations across the Territory. The scope of works includes demolition, excavation and site clearance, construction of foundations, columns and slab, and the ...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has announced the election of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Guy L. Malone, as Chairman of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), effective April 30, 2026.Mr. Malone was elected during OOCUR’s 20th Annual General Meeting held in Trelawny, Jamaica, which formed part of the organization’s 20th Annual Conference. His appointment reflects both his extensive experience in utility regulation and the growing role of the British V...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing investigations into a shooting incident that occurred on Virgin Gorda shortly after midnight on Sunday, 17th May 2026.Khemoe Foy, 51 of Georges North Side has been arrested and formally charged with:1. Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence2. Unlawful Possession of ExplosivesHe was granted $100,000 bail to return to the Magistrate’s court on 2nd July 2026.Previous Statement:The Royal Virgin Islands Police F...

NAGICO Insurances has partnered with the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and a wide cross-section of corporate sponsors to host the NAGICO Insurances 2 Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose, an initiative aimed at promoting healthy living while supporting youth development across the Virgin Islands.The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Grounds in Paraquita Bay, with activities commencing at 6:30 a.m. Residents, families, fitness enthusiasts and corpor...

Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer has announced a record summer cruise outlook for 2026 as confirmed bookings show fifty-two (52) cruise calls between June and October, bringing an estimated one hundred and sixty-five thousand, seven hundred (165,700) passengers to the Territory.Honourable Rymer credited this achievement to the sustained engagement with cruise partners, including advocacy at the April 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami where his delegatio...