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‘We have to be woke’, Fra...Veteran legislator Julian Fraser has urged fellow lawmakers to scrutinise legislation that he says grants...
April 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM -
Mental health concerns su...An inmate with known mental health challenges allegedly stabbed a prison officer at His Majesty’s...
April 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM -
Gov’t moves to strengthen...The government is changing its maritime laws through the Maritime Law Review Project to improve safety,...
April 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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New Integrity Commission takes shape in BVI
The Virgin Islands has officially launched its Integrity Commission, an independent body set up to promote ethical conduct and prevent corruption in public life. Members of the Commission received their orientation on March 27 during...
March 31, 2025 at 6:26 AM -
Penn accuses Alliance of saying one thing, doing another
Opposition member Marlon Penn has questioned the motives of the newly formed Alliance group in the House of Assembly, suggesting their words do not match their actions. Penn made the remarks during a joint appearance with PVIM leader...
March 31, 2025 at 6:21 AM -
Penn: NDP leadership will emerge through ‘transparent process’
National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn has confirmed that the NDP’s leadership will be determined through a “transparent process” as the party moves forward with its reunification with the Progressive...
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Francis Lettsome bags 3rd straight Inter-Primary Championship title
Francis Lettsome Primary has emerged as the champions once again in the 2025 staging of the Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championships, securing their third consecutive victory. The school dominated the competition, which saw participation...
March 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM -
Walwyn pledges active PAC meetings and special committees
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has pledged to revitalize the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the parliamentary body tasked with overseeing government spending and ensuring fiscal accountability. While the frequency of PAC meetings...
March 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM -
Turnbull questions PVIM dissolution
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was unaware of any official procedure to dissolve the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) before news broke of its merger with the National Democratic Party...
March 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Skelton stands by NHI Program, calls for urgent reforms
Former Health Minister under a previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) government Ronnie Skelton has defended the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, calling it a vital service that needs reform, not replacement. In...
March 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM -
Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands
Farm tourism is emerging as a promising sector in the Virgin Islands, with local farmers and officials highlighting its potential to support food security and diversify the economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by the government...
March 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM -
Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation
Information reaching BVI News indicates that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including minors. BVI News understands that the suspects...
March 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice
Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader Ronnie Skelton says he was removed as Leader of the Opposition without prior notice or formal revocation. Speaking on JTV alongside National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn,...
March 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM -
Penn: I was offered Deputy Premier role after 2023 elections
Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Marlon Penn, claimed that he was offered the post of Deputy Premier following the 2023 general elections but declined it ‘in the interest of the people’. Penn revealed this...
March 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM -
BVIEC rolls out new services to improve customer access
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is rolling out new systems to improve customer access to and payment for electricity services, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith has announced. “We are making improvements to our front-facing...
March 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn reunite under NDP banner
Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn and leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Ronnie Skelton have announced the reunification of their parties under the NDP banner. In a statement...
March 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM -
Disloyal! Talk show host bemoans Ronnie Skelton’s treatment
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has condemned what he described as political disloyalty to former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton following his recent ousting from the post in the House of Assembly. Appearing on his radio programme...
March 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM -
New medical school to boost healthcare in Virgin Islands
A new medical school by Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has officially launched in the BVI to improve healthcare access and strengthen the medical workforce across the territory. The Ministry of Health and Social Development...
March 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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BVI post must embrace digital age, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told postal leaders gathered for a regional workshop this week that the local post office must embrace digital transformation to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Speaking at the Caribbean Postal...
March 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM -
Nearly 7,000 participate in territory-wide tsunami exercise
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported that nearly seven thousand people participated in the recent territory-wide earthquake and tsunami exercise. The annual exercise aims to enhance emergency plans, update procedures,...
March 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM -
Gov’t to build agriculture hub for local farmers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government plans to develop a new agriculture complex at Paraquita Bay to boost local food production and improve crop distribution. Speaking at a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley...
March 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Gov’t pushes new strategy to boost public service
The Office of the Deputy Governor has introduced a new strategic framework to advance the Public Service Transformation Programme in the BVI. This initiative seeks to enhance service delivery and align public service operations with...
March 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM -
Crabbe and Selwood confirmed to top education posts
Orlandette Crabbe has been officially confirmed as Chief Education Officer (CEO) in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports’, effective June 2024. Her appointment follows a period of acting in the role. Crabbe will lead...
March 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM -
Walwyn sworn in as Opposition Leader
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been sworn in as Opposition Leader ahead of the Third Sitting of the Second Session of the House of Assembly on Monday, March 24. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Governor Daniel...
March 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
