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Alvair Limited inks contr...The government has taken a major step towards boosting local food production with the signing of a $224,639.60...
May 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM -
BVI names potential tradi...As countries brace for the United States to finalise its stance on global tariffs, the British Virgin...
May 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM -
BVI taking steps to defin...Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that the government has taken some steps to properly define...
May 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Governor vetted RVIPF officers unilaterally – Premier
The vetting of officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was done without the input of the National Security Council or the Police Service Commission, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley revealed during a government press...
May 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM -
Pruce gets letter on law enforcement review concerns
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley confirmed that a formal letter was submitted to Governor Daniel Pruce on behalf of all members of the House of Assembly, voicing their concerns over the findings and implications of a recent review of law...
May 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM -
Governor defends exclusion from BVI’s interest register
Governor Daniel Pruce has denied any double standards in the application of interest declaration rules for senior public servants in the Virgin Islands, amid questions about why he is not personally listed on the local Register of...
May 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Ministry condemns student attack on ESHS teacher
The Education Ministry has broken its silence following the recent assault of a female teacher by a male student at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), affirming a zero-tolerance stance on violent behaviour in schools. The incident,...
May 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM -
Governor denies ‘power grab’ allegations
Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected suggestions that the recent law enforcement review signals a “power grab” by the United Kingdom. The governor faced questions from reporters following criticism by members of the House of Assembly,...
May 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM -
Eastern Carib’n countries take steps to improve agriculture
Amid rising global tariffs — particularly from the United States — that threaten the agriculture industry in many countries, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is taking proactive steps to strengthen agricultural...
May 12, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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UPDATE: Nyron Erickson identified as man killed in Saturday’s shooting
The man killed in a drive-by shooting on Saturday in the West End area of Tortola has been identified as Nyron Erickson, a former fugitive previously linked to criminal activity. Erickson was reportedly riding in the area when he was...
May 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM -
UK holds final say on Order in Council — Governor
The decision to lift the Order in Council threatening direct UK rule in the BVI lies solely with the United Kingdom ministers. Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed this late last week during a press conference on the implementation of the...
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM -
Mrs Esmie Turnbull-Stoutt is the newest centenarian in town
Mrs Esmie Estene Turnbull-Stoutt, the British Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, was recently awarded $10,000 under the government’s newly enhanced Centenarian Grant in recognition of reaching the age of 100. The grant was...
May 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Elmore Stoutt High student allegedly assaults teacher
A female teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) was physically assaulted by a male student in a hallway incident that sparked a police investigation and raised questions about student mental health and school preparedness. According...
May 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM -
Gov’t members say history will be kind to Premier
Some members of the government have rejected the “power-hungry” label placed on Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, arguing that history will ultimately be kind to him for his leadership and courage when the territory’s...
May 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
House passes Customs Management & Duties Bill
The House of Assembly has passed the Customs Management and Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at encouraging local ownership and longer vessel stays in the Virgin Islands’ marine sector. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced...
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Skelton: Reunited NDP could win 7 to 9 seats in next election
Opposition legislator Ronnie Skelton has suggested that a reunified National Democratic Party (NDP) could potentially secure as many as nine seats in the next general election. Skelton based this projection on the combined number of...
May 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM -
48 COI recommendations fully implemented – Premier
The government has completed the implementation of all 48 recommendations from the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) report and submitted its Self-Assessment Report to the United Kingdom government. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made...
May 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM -
Gov’t hits back at UK claims over transparency delays
The government has rejected what it called “highly misleading” claims published in the UK Guardian, accusing the territory of failing to meet deadlines for financial transparency reforms. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio...
May 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Concern raised over perceived ‘dual roles’ and ‘permanency’ of AG post
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for major structural reforms to the Attorney General’s office in the BVI, arguing that the current system is flawed and no longer suitable for the territory’s development needs. Speaking...
May 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
VIP considering Smith, Fraser membership?
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has revealed that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) executive is exploring the possibility of extending membership to Junior Minister Lorna Smith and Deputy Premier Julian Fraser. “I understand that...
May 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM -
BVI records uptick in overnight arrivals
Data from the Central Statistics Office indicate that the British Virgin Islands recorded an increase in overnight visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2025, covering the months of January through March. According to the BVI...
May 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Masked men arrested near bank freed without charge
Two masked men arrested near a popular bank in the early hours of April 24 have been released from custody without charge, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said on Wednesday. The pair had been held after police responded...
May 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM -
Premier says some news media misrepresent his gov’t
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has responded to recent local media coverage, stating that he often laments when news organisations misrepresent his statements. The Premier made the comments during the April 30 airing of the Virgin Islands...
May 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM -
Man arrested for shooting at Free Bottom nightclub
Information reaching BVI News indicates that police have charged one man in connection with a shooting at a nightclub in Free Bottom last Wednesday. No fatalities were reported, but sources say two masked gunmen entered the club and...
May 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
