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Search underway for missi...Local and US authorities have launched a search for a US national who has been missing at sea since Friday,...
February 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM -
‘Money Boys’ gang dismant...Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool has declared that the “Money Boys” gang, a group...
February 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM -
Health Minister grilled o...Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has faced tough questions in the House of Assembly regarding the National...
February 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Detention centre included in West End Ferry terminal plans
Minister of Communication and Works Kye Rymer has indicated that the new West End Ferry Terminal will include a detention centre as part of its design. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, Rymer outlined several...
February 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM -
Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains in limbo
The future of horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains uncertain as the government continues to struggle to secure an agreement with landowners. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that indication during a recent sitting of the House...
February 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM -
Early Childhood facilities urged to improve hygiene
Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer Henrietta Alexander is urging early childhood facilities in the Virgin Islands to enforce regular handwashing as the territory navigates the peak season for childhood illnesses. In a press...
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Minister urges caution after Hodges Creek work site accident
Works Minister Kye Rymer is urging motorists to exercise caution and practice safe driving following a vehicular accident near the roadworks site in Hodges Creek on Tuesday evening, February 18. “Reports indicate that a vehicle...
February 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM -
Pricey bids! West End Ferry Terminal Project halted for reassessment
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced on Monday that the West End Ferry Terminal Project has been delayed for reassessment after receiving bids that far exceeded the estimated budget of fifteen million dollars. The RDA...
February 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM -
Seniors denied 5-day programme despite budget allocation
Plans to expand the East End/Long Look Community Senior Programme to five days a week have hit a roadblock despite funds being allocated in the 2025 budget. This is according to a recent exchange in the House of Assembly between Health...
February 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Unemployment not the cause of crime in BVI, Premier asserts
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says he does not believe a lack of employment opportunities is the cause of crime in the Territory. During the second sitting of the second session of the Fifth House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13,...
February 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM -
Premier Says gov’t exploring Customs, Immigration merger
The government is actively exploring the integration of its Customs and Immigration departments into a unified Joint Border Control Force, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley revealed in the House of Assembly late last week. Speaking on...
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM -
Strategic plan for BVIHSA in development
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is developing a long-term strategic plan for ensuring sustainability and modernisation of healthcare services across the territory. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley announced the initiative...
February 18, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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BVIslander murdered in Anguilla days after arrival
The Royal Anguilla Police Force has confirmed that a BVIslander was murdered in Anguilla just three days after arriving on the island. According to a press release issued by Anguillan police on Monday, February 17, 29-year-old Omari...
February 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM -
Crime summit set for March, Premier announces
The government will hold a long-awaited crime summit in March to tackle the rising crime rate and youth involvement in criminal activities, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. Dr Wheatley said the summit, coordinated...
February 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM -
Premier denies selecting independence as sole option for BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed claims that he is unilaterally steering the BVI towards independence after being questioned by Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn in the House of Assembly recently. Walwyn challenged...
February 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Premier insists, tourism summit was not a waste of time
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected claims that the recent National Tourism Summit was a waste of time after being challenged in the House of Assembly (HOA) over its effectiveness. The summit, which gathered more than 200 stakeholders...
February 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM -
Is enough money being injected into marketing BVI?
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that 20 percent of the Environmental Protection Fund will be allocated to marketing the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as a premier tourist destination, as fresh concerns have been raised about...
February 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM -
Governor confirms | Assistant Commissioner Trevillion resigns
Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed on Friday, February 14, that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion has tendered her resignation from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In a statement from his office, Pruce...
February 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Row erupts over Education Ministry’s travel budget
A heated exchange broke out in the House of Assembly yesterday after Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather questioned the Education Ministry’s overseas travel expenses over the past two years. Mather...
February 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM -
East End Clinic still closed as chronic staff shortages persist
Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has confirmed that the East End clinic remains closed due to a shortage of adequate staffing. During Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Eighth District Representative...
February 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM -
Lorna Smith to accompany Premier on Asia trade mission
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith will join his delegation on an upcoming Asia trade mission. The delegation leaves for Asia today, February 14, and includes Eighth District Representative...
February 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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DPP seeks $2.3M for new office infrastructure
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has made an urgent request to the government for $2.3 million to address office infrastructure challenges and persistent staffing shortages. The DPP’s request came during a recent Standing...
February 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM -
NSC backs Education Ministry’s anti-crime efforts in schools
The National Security Council (NSC) has pledged its support to the Education Ministry in tackling crime and violence among young people in the territory. The commitment was made during a meeting on February 5, where the NSC engaged...
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM -
PENN: I was unaware of Alliance until after it was announced
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has revealed that he was unaware of the newly formed political alliance between NDP’s Myron Walwyn and PVIM’s Melvin Turnbull and Stacy Mather until it was publicly announced weeks ago. Speaking...
February 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
