The 2024 General Election concluded on November 5 in the United States Virgin Islands, with unofficial results revealing voter turnout and top candidates in both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts. In the St. Thomas-St. John District, turnout was notably low, with just 22.99% of registered voters casting 7,166 ballots. Milton E. Potter … Continued
The Premier’s Office has expanded its portfolio in a recent ministerial reorganization, assuming responsibilities for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Veterinary Services, previously managed by the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change. Additionally, Constitutional Advancement has been formally added to the Premier’s Office, consolidating its role in constitutional matters and further broadening its … Continued
Donald Trump has achieved a historic political comeback, securing a non-consecutive second term as the 47th president of the United States. His victory over Vice President Kamala Harris marks him as the oldest person to assume the office at age 78 and the first U.S. president with a criminal conviction. The Associated Press called Wisconsin … Continued
Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Ronnie Skelton, has voiced sharp criticism of the Virgin Islands Government following a walkout by government members that prevented debate and voting on a Motion of No Confidence. The motion, scheduled as the next item on the House of Assembly’s Order Paper, was left undiscussed when members of the government, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has passed a legislative amendment granting the Financial Services Commission (FSC) authority to extend the deadline for companies to submit their annual financial returns by up to nine months. The amendment, the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, was approved on Tuesday, October 29, in response to reports … Continued
Deputy Premier André Ebanks, Ministers Ebanks-Wilks and Turner, and Parliamentary Secretary Heather Bodden resigned from the Government effective immediately. Grand Cayman 31 Oct, 2024 – Deputy Premier André Ebanks, Ministers Turner and Ebanks[1]Wilks along with Parliamentary Secretary Heather Bodden announced today they had resigned from the UPM Government effective immediately. Former Deputy Premier and MP … Continued
The British Virgin Islands House of Assembly witnessed a surprise turn of events on Wednesday night as Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration staged a walkout, effectively postponing a scheduled vote on the Motion of No-Confidence brought forward by the Opposition. The move left the House without a quorum, delaying the vote until November … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has firmly denied allegations that she was involved in a rumoured power play intended to topple Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration. Addressing the claims at a press conference on Wednesday, Smith clarified her stance, stating she remained committed to her role as Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has pushed back against Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s claim that keeping her as Deputy Premier and minister would have caused instability within his administration. Speaking at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith expressed her shock over the premier’s rationale for her sudden dismissal, … Continued
Following Honourable Julian Fraser’s political realignment, the Virgin Islands Government has undergone a minor cabinet reshuffle, shifting the responsibilities of several key ministries and departments. Fraser’s entry into Premier Natalio Wheatley’s administration has resulted in a number of adjustments. Fraser has been appointed as the new Deputy Premier and will oversee a revamped Ministry portfolio, … Continued
