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Police summoned after one-yr-old falls from three-storey building

A one-year-old boy is recovering after reportedly falling from a three-storey building, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. BVI News understands the child suffered a broken leg after the fall and had to be rushed to the […]
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Rosan calls for action on BVI’s housing crisis

Political commentator Cindy Rosan is urging leaders and citizens to confront what she described as a growing housing crisis in the BVI, warning that the territory is failing to plan for population growth while approving thousands of work permits each […]
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$1.2M contract inked for resurfacing A.O. Shirley track

The Virgin Islands has moved closer to restoring the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground athletics track after a $1.2 million contract was signed to replace its running surface with a new internationally certified system. The contract was signed on June 17 […]
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Tsunami threat passes for BVI after major quake near Venezuela

A powerful earthquake off the coast of Venezuela prompted a tsunami advisory for the Virgin Islands and neighbouring territories on Wednesday evening, but monitoring authorities cancelled the alert after determining there was no tsunami threat. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre […]
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Decolonisation Commission coming this year, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government intends to establish a Decolonisation Commission later this year as part of its constitutional reform agenda, saying the body will help educate the public and encourage dialogue on the territory’s political […]

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Election projects have lo...
National Democratic Party (NDP) hopeful Aaron Parillon has argued that voters are no longer easily swayed...
June 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Willock doubts ‘All 13 Mu...
Prospective Third District candidate Julian Willock has dismissed the likelihood of the emerging “All...
June 24, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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CARICOM urged to move fas...
CARICOM leaders are being urged to move quickly to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and equip young...
June 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM

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Premier touts relaxation of borrowing protocols

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has described the recent relaxation of financial management protocols between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom as one of the territory’s most significant fiscal achievements in recent years, saying...
June 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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BVIEC defends deposit policy, calls for updated records

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is reminding customers to update their contact information as it clarifies its long-standing security deposit policy following public concerns about the disconnection of a local business over...
June 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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Willock says he is running for Third District office

Former House Speaker Julian Willock has confirmed that he intends to contest the Third District seat at the next general election, ending months of speculation about his political ambitions. Willock made the declaration during an...
June 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM

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Governor backs same-sex partnership plans

Governor Daniel Pruce has welcomed recent comments by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley that the Virgin Islands government is working towards introducing civil partnerships to provide legal recognition for same-sex couples. In a statement...
June 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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VG man slapped with multiple charges after domestic violence incident

A 24-year-old Virgin Gorda resident has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged domestic violence incident that reportedly left a woman injured. BVI News understands that the young man, of a Valley address, was recently...
June 23, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Willock declines to confirm gov’t consultant role

Political hopeful Julian Willock declined to confirm or deny reports that he has been hired as a consultant in the Premier’s Office, insisting that any announcement on the matter should come from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. Willock...
June 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM

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Partner with wealthy expats to develop HLSCC

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is urging the government to tap into the wealth of affluent expatriates and investors living in the territory to help transform the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) into a world-class...
June 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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DMV gets backlash over request for driver’s license report

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing public criticism after announcing a new requirement for people seeking to convert foreign driver’s licences into British Virgin Islands licences. In a notice issued last Friday, the...
June 22, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Nanny Cay expansion reaches major milestone

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina has reached a significant milestone in its 30-million-dollar expansion project, with construction of the new South Marina breakwater now halfway complete. The marina announced that more than 34,000 tonnes...
June 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM

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Investor confidence still high despite COI, Premier boasts

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that investor confidence in the BVI remains strong despite concerns that the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) in the British Virgin Islands may have damaged the territory’s reputation. “Investment...
June 22, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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Affordable housing plan to be unveiled in coming weeks

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that his government will soon unveil an affordable housing initiative to create more opportunities for Virgin Islanders to own homes. Speaking during his 2026 State of the Territory Address,...
June 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Premier says bureaucracy stalled Crown Land Board for months

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has blamed government bureaucracy for delays in establishing the Crown Lands Management Board, saying the holdup stalled progress on key land matters, including the long-running distribution of lands in...
June 22, 2026 at 5:28 AM

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COMMENTARY: Jack and Jill Likeable

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The investigator searches for clues usually in the form of bits of hard evidence. He or she terms these dots or data points. Then there are further pieces to the puzzle. Dots that are more obscure and...
June 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Vanterpool touts BVI’s potential as regional transhipment hub

Political hopeful and businessman Mark Vanterpool has suggested that the BVI could one day generate significant revenue by developing a transhipment port, arguing that the territory’s strategic location in the Caribbean gives it...
June 19, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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Premier, Education Minister celebrate Hodge’s historic NCAA feat

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Education Minister Sharie de Castro joined residents across the Virgin Islands in congratulating sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge following her historic performances at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track...
June 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM

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Residents want greater urgency on Anegada land issues

Residents of Anegada used a constitutional reform consultation meeting to press government officials for faster action on long-standing land issues, arguing that generations of families have waited too long for resolutions relating...
June 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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BVIEC apologises after ‘abrupt’ disconnection at local business

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has apologised to Nutmeg & Co after disconnecting electricity service to the Tortola-based business over what the company said was an outstanding security deposit adjustment. The dispute...
June 19, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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CARICOM urged to implement better standards for electric vehicles

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow across the Caribbean, regional officials are being urged to establish stronger and more harmonised standards for EV charging infrastructure to ensure safety, reliability and interoperability...
June 19, 2026 at 5:45 AM

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Vanterpool, Penn not in position to criticise me

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against criticism from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn and former legislator Mark Vanterpool, arguing that both men spent years in government without resolving many of the same issues they...
June 18, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Skelton Cline calls for sovereign wealth fund for BVI

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is urging the BVI to establish a sovereign wealth fund, arguing that the territory must invest in assets that can generate long-term benefits for future generations rather than focusing solely on...
June 18, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Will UK use same-sex marriage to withhold BVI freedoms?

Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has questioned whether the United Kingdom could use the issue of same-sex marriage as leverage in upcoming constitutional negotiations with the Virgin Islands, arguing that decisions on the matter should...
June 18, 2026 at 6:08 AM