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PLM promises Sea Cows Bay...People’s Leadership Movement leader Mark Vanterpool has pledged to supply Sea Cows Bay with water...
September 29, 2026 at 7:29 AM -
NDP’s current leadership ...People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool said he respects the National Democratic...
September 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM -
FIFA boss: BVI could prod...The BVI could one day produce the next Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino...
September 29, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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Hannah Hill reservoir nears return to service
The Hannah Hill reservoir has entered the final stages of commissioning, but the Water and Sewerage Department says it must complete flushing and water-quality checks before returning the facility to service. The reservoir supports...
September 29, 2026 at 6:20 AM -
Anguilla moves to restrict foreign charter boats
As the USVI and BVI continue to clash over fees and restrictions affecting foreign charter vessels, Anguilla is moving to tighten its own rules for boats entering from neighbouring St Martin and St Maarten. The Anguilla government...
September 29, 2026 at 6:02 AM -
Women politicians branded ‘too emotional’, Flax-Charles says
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles says women in BVI politics can be labelled “too aggressive” or “too emotional” when they speak firmly about public issues. Appearing on the Talking Points show recently, Flax-Charles linked...
September 28, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Company incorporations see biggest growth trend in 5 years
The BVI recorded its strongest first half for new company incorporations since 2021, with nearly 15,000 companies registered during the first six months of 2026. Figures from the BVI Financial Services Commission show 14,977 new companies...
September 28, 2026 at 7:14 AM -
Bank of Asia report to be tabled soon, says Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has assured residents he will table a report on the government’s Bank of Asia deposit before the current House of Assembly sitting ends. The Premier told reporters at a recent press conference that he...
September 28, 2026 at 6:29 AM -
Virgin Gorda dumpsite closed as fire continues to burn
The Virgin Gorda dumpsite remains closed to the public as crews work to contain a fire that began around noon on Saturday, September 26, the Ministry of Health and Social Development said. In a release issued on Sunday, the ministry...
September 28, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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22 students share $100K in Vanterpool scholarship
Twenty-two students across the Virgin Islands have been selected to receive scholarships valued at a combined $100,000 through the newly established Judith E. Vanterpool Scholarship Fund. The MHV BVI Group announced the recipients...
September 28, 2026 at 6:24 AM -
COMMENTARY: The enemy of my enemy
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor It is wise to be forewarned. Why? To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Now human beings share a similar trait with wolves. We move in packs. We are tribal. The dubious politician knows this. He will however...
September 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM -
BVI ‘silly’ to impose charter fees, says USVI Governor
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has described the BVI’s charter yacht fees as “silly” and urged the two territories to agree on lower charges before the next charter season. “The thing about it is almost… it’s silly to impose...
September 25, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Smith defers answers on 2023 Guyana mission
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith declined to answer questions about the outcome of the BVI’s 2023 trade mission to Guyana during a press conference focused on a recent mission to India and constitutional negotiations. Reporter...
September 25, 2026 at 7:09 AM -
Water shortages driving residents to bathe at sea for basic hygiene
Reports that some residents have resorted to bathing in the sea to meet their personal hygiene needs are adding to concerns that the BVI’s longstanding water crisis has reached a new low. The issue was raised by Kross Talk podcast...
September 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM -
Sister islands need to benefit from government’s $100M loan too
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has questioned how much of the government’s $100 million infrastructure loan has been spent on Virgin Gorda, saying she has seen no evidence of spending on the island. “We have not seen a...
September 25, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Indecent exposure probe uncovers immigration overstay
A 51-year-old man who was taken into custody for indecent exposure later ended up facing deportation after the police discovered that he had overstayed in the BVI. BVI News understands the incident happened in Road Town, where a woman...
September 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM -
Lorna praised for being in Anegada’s corner
Former Chairman of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Darrell Ruan Jr has criticised what he described as a lack of meaningful political representation on Anegada, while singling out junior minister Lorna Smith for maintaining...
September 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
More gov’t borrowing under consideration for key projects
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the government must begin considering further financing for critical projects because it has committed almost all of its $100 million loan amount. “We have to start thinking about further financing...
September 24, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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Premier blasts ‘misleading’ media headlines
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused some BVI media outlets of using misleading headlines, saying readers can come away with an inaccurate account even when the body of a report contains the facts. The Premier raised the issue at...
September 24, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
Motorist charged for resisting arrest, injuring female police
A Baugher’s Bay man who was initially stopped by police over suspected illegal tint on his vehicle later picked up additional charges after he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted the police officers who tried to detain him. BVI...
September 24, 2026 at 6:08 AM -
Premier defends ‘jam-packed’ BVI-India tour agenda
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the government’s recent financial services mission to India after a reporter questioned whether the delegation had secured the meetings it planned to hold during the trip. At a press conference,...
September 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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‘Stick to our guns!’ Flax-Charles rejects USVI pressure over charter fees
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has blasted USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest push over the BVI’s charter boat fees, saying he has “a lot of nerve” and insisting the BVI should not retreat from its position to increase...
September 23, 2026 at 6:33 AM -
Police seize ammunition from cruise ship passenger
The BVI police have seized a round of ammunition recently discovered in the luggage of a cruise ship passenger during a security screening aboard a vessel recently docked at the Tortola Pier Park. BVI News understands that the single...
September 23, 2026 at 6:18 AM -
Premier backs Financial Secretary amid criticism
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has backed Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett after a reporter questioned whether he should remain in the post amid scrutiny of government financial decisions. At a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley was...
September 23, 2026 at 6:17 AM
