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RAMON G CLAIMS TWO PLACEMENTS AT STX FESTIVAL

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BVI’s three-time Power Soca Monarch, Ramon George, known by his stage name Ramon G, delivered a stellar performance at the Crucian Christmas Festival 2025 Soca Monarch in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, placing in both competing categories. In the Jumpy Segment, Ramon wowed the crowd with his hit song VI Pride, amassing 1,241 points to secure … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY AND BRADSHAW ELECTED TO UKOTA

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Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has been elected as the President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will concurrently serve as President of its Political Council. This appointment announced by the Government of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, January 9, highlights the BVI’s leadership in fostering unity and collaboration among the UK … Continued

WALWYN SAYS POLICE BILL IS “WOEFULLY INADEQUATE”

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Opposition legislators have made clear the need to strengthen the Police Bill 2024. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, legislators highlighted its level of inadequate attention. One such voice was that of Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron V Walwyn. The motion to amend the Order Paper and … Continued

DPP RAISES CONCERNS OVER INADEQUATE RESOURCES; WARNS OF RISKS TO BVI’S REPUTATION

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ms. Tiffany Scatliffe, has issued a stark warning to the Standing Finance Committee regarding the critical challenges her office faces due to inadequate human and financial resources. Speaking at the 2024 Standing Finance Committee deliberations Scatliffe highlighted the long-standing resource shortages, which have persisted for over seven years, and … Continued

BVI’S GAMING & BETTING ACT TO BE IMPROVED IN 2025

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His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce in his recent Speech from the Throne stated that improvements to the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Act 2020 are to be made during the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HOA). The Gaming and Betting Control Act establishes the framework for a regulated gaming industry including the … Continued

PENN RAISES URGENT CONCERNS OVER INCOMPLETE SOCIAL HOME REPAIRS

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Critical repairs to a social home in the Eighth District have stalled after reaching the programme’s $100,000 funding limit, leaving an elderly resident in potentially dangerous living conditions, officials revealed during a recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations. District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn brought the urgent matter before the committee, expressing deep concern that the resident had … Continued

ECSC TO OPEN NEW LAW YEAR WITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUS 

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The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will officially commence its New Law Year on January 10, 2025, with a ceremonial opening under the theme “Accessibility and Awareness – The ECSC Bridging the Gap Through Community Engagement.” This annual event highlights the court’s ongoing commitment to fostering closer ties with communities across its nine jurisdictions. The ceremonial … Continued