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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 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 e...Opposition member Marlon Penn has warned that the BVI risks losing vital investors to competing jurisdictions...
June 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
