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  • Court hears of massive drug and arms cache during Almestica arrest

    A huge cache of weapons, ammunition and drugs was uncovered during the arrest of Jose Almestica at a Ballast Bay residence in 2021, the high court heard this week during his ongoing trial. Detective Jerome Morris, a trained Scenes of […]

    Court hears of massive drug and arms cache during Almestica arrest
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    UK advocacy group pleased BVI is grey listed

    UK advocacy group Transparency International UK has welcomed the announcement that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The grey list designation means the territory is still working to address serious deficiencies […]

    UK advocacy group pleased BVI is grey listed
  • 8

    USVI Governor resists VIPCA request for reciprocal fees on BVI

    United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr has dismissed calls from the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) to introduce reciprocal fees against the BVI, despite industry concerns over job losses and income decline. Speaking on WTJX in St […]

    USVI Governor resists VIPCA request for reciprocal fees on BVI
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    UPDATE: Seven arrested after drug bust and boat chase

    Seven men are now in police custody following joint marine and land-based raids conducted overnight and into the morning of Wednesday , June 18. According to a statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the coordinated operation involved […]

    UPDATE: Seven arrested after drug bust and boat chase
  • 6

    Trojan Design inks $370K Immigration Detention Centre contract

    A $370,000 contract has been signed with Trojan Design and Development Ltd for the design and construction management of a new Immigration Detention Centre in the BVI. The project, led by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), is […]

    Trojan Design inks $370K Immigration Detention Centre contract
  • Court hears of massive drug and arms cache during Almestica arrest

    Court hears of massive drug and arms cache during ...

  • UK advocacy group pleased BVI is grey listed

    UK advocacy group pleased BVI is grey listed

  • USVI Governor resists VIPCA request for reciprocal fees on BVI

    USVI Governor resists VIPCA request for reciprocal...

  • UPDATE: Seven arrested after drug bust and boat chase

    UPDATE: Seven arrested after drug bust and boat ch...

  • Trojan Design inks $370K Immigration Detention Centre contract

    Trojan Design inks $370K Immigration Detention Cen...

 

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  • Youth employment programme expected before year end
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    Youth employment programm...

    Amid the ongoing concerns about youth unemployment in society, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed...

    June 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
  • Ronnie Skelton suggests move to help struggling pensioners
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    Ronnie Skelton suggests m...

    As concerns mount over the plight of government pensioners across the territory, Premier Dr Natalio...

    June 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
  • NDP: Investors may move elsewhere after BVI grey-listing
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    NDP: Investors may move e...

    Opposition member Marlon Penn has warned that the BVI risks losing vital investors to competing jurisdictions...

    June 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
 
 
  • Gov’t aims to exit financial services grey list in 2 years
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    Gov’t aims to exit financial services grey list in 2 years

    The government has pledged to complete key reforms within two years as it works to remove the territory from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith reaffirmed the government’s...

    June 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
  • VG teen arrested for stealing household appliances
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    VG teen arrested for stealing household appliances

    BVI News understands that a 15-year-old boy residing in Virgin Gorda was recently arrested and charged in connection with a few household items he was reportedly unable to properly account for. It is unclear whether the teen had any...

    June 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
  • HOA Speaker to deliver keynote at regional conference
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    HOA Speaker to deliver keynote at regional conference

    House of Assembly (HOA) Speaker Corine George-Massicote will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Women’s Transformational Leadership Conference today in Barbados, marking a major regional engagement for the Virgin Islands. The...

    June 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
 
 
  • Higher salaries attracting more educators to BVI public schools
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    Higher salaries attracting more educators to BVI public schools

    After years of struggling to attract and retain educators, Education Minister Sharie de Castro has announced a renewed interest in the public education system, crediting the government’s recent salary increases for the positive...

    June 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
  • Foreign cultural behaviours blamed for crime uptick
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    Foreign cultural behaviours blamed for crime uptick

    The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has bemoaned the uptick in crime and violence, attributing it largely to the adoption of foreign cultural behaviours that it says continue to erode the spiritual and moral compass of society. In a...

    June 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
  • Road Town sewage problem not going away soon
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    Road Town sewage problem not going away soon

    The lingering sewage stench in Road Town, especially near the Department of Waste Management Depot by the roundabout, continues to frustrate residents and workers, with no signs of a permanent solution forthcoming. Government officials...

    June 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
 
  • Gov’t not ignoring BVI’s worsening sargassum problem, says Fraser
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    Gov’t not ignoring BVI’s worsening sargassum problem, says Fraser

    The government is not ignoring the worsening sargassum problem affecting the Virgin Islands’ coastlines, Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has insisted. Fraser addressed public concerns during a recent...

    June 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
  • Summer school reinstated after a long absence
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    Summer school reinstated after a long absence

    The government has officially reinstated its summer school programme, giving students a second chance to meet graduation requirements and advance to the next grade level without repeating the full school year. Education Minister Sharie...

    June 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
  • Old procurement laws blamed for threshold reform delays
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    Old procurement laws blamed for threshold reform delays

    Outdated procurement laws are contributing to delays in vendor payments across the BVI, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly recently. Speaking during a question-and-answer session, Dr Wheatley revealed that while...

    June 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
  • Alternate road for Baughers Bay still in design phase
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    Alternate road for Baughers Bay still in design phase

    Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer confirmed that the long-promised alternate road in Baughers Bay is still in the design phase, with the final plans expected at a later date. Rymer informed the House of Assembly that the...

    June 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
  • CONFIRMED: BVI placed on financial services grey list
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    CONFIRMED: BVI placed on financial services grey list

    The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed the BVI on their grey list, which means the territory is still working to address serious deficiencies in the financial services industry. FATF is an international body that sets standards...

    June 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
  • PHOTOS: 34 public officers honoured at King’s Parade
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    PHOTOS: 34 public officers honoured at King’s Parade

    Thirty-four officers from various public service agencies were recognised for their long and meritorious service during the King’s Birthday Parade and Celebration held on Friday, June 13. The event, in honour of His Majesty King...

    June 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
 
  • No tangible benefits from gov’t travel — Walwyn
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    No tangible benefits from gov’t travel — Walwyn

    Opposition leader Myron Walwyn has doubled down on the widely held view that the territory is reaping no tangible benefits from international travel by the Dr Natalio Wheatley administration. Walwyn said he has no issue with government...

    June 16, 2025 at 6:19 AM
  • Gov’t using international standards for Paraquita Bay road project
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    Gov’t using international standards for Paraquita Bay road project

    Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said the government is following international standards on road construction, even as it grapples with major delays on the stretch of road between Paraquita Bay and Hodges Creek. Rymer...

    June 16, 2025 at 6:12 AM
  • PHOTOS: HLSCC graduates urged to be bold change makers
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    PHOTOS: HLSCC graduates urged to be bold change makers

    Education Minister Sharie de Castro has called on graduates of the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to embrace their roles as leaders and “solution bearers”, delivering an impassioned address during the institution’s...

    June 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
 
  • All my overseas trips were necessary
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    All my overseas trips were necessary

    Education Minister Shari de Castro has moved to defend the overseas trips she and her team have taken over the last two years, saying the territory has greatly benefited from the meetings they attended. The Dr Natalio Wheatley administration...

    June 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
  • Cape Air, InterCaribbean step in as Silver Airways exits BVI
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    Cape Air, InterCaribbean step in as Silver Airways exits BVI

    Florida-based regional carrier Silver Airways has halted all flights to the British Virgin Islands after telling customers on Wednesday, “we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025.” The Instagram notice added, “Please...

    June 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
  • Public urged to discard electronics properly
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    Public urged to discard electronics properly

    The Department of Waste Management is urging the public to be careful when discarding electronics, as they have the potential to cause fires. The Department stated that the caution arises amid an increase in unsafe dumping practices...

    June 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
 
  • Former prison officer testifies as Almestica trial gets underway

    Former prison officer testifies as Almestica trial gets underway

    A former prison officer took the witness stand as the trial of Jose Almestica and three co-defendants began in the High Court on Wednesday, with prosecutors alleging their involvement in a wide-ranging criminal enterprise involving...

    June 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Fraser defends Premier from Walwyn’s questioning
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    Fraser defends Premier from Walwyn’s questioning

    Deputy Premier Julian Fraser recently came to the defence of Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who was being pressed by Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn with questions regarding the actual costs associated with the controversial Vybz Kartel...

    June 12, 2025 at 7:45 AM
  • USVI Charter Association wants reciprocal fees placed on BVI
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    USVI Charter Association wants reciprocal fees placed on BVI

    The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) has called on the United States Virgin Islands government to enforce reciprocal licensing fees and compliance checks for British Virgin Islands vessels, following what it...

    June 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
 
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