All News »
-
Customs seize cannabis sh...BVI News understands that Customs officers recently intercepted more than 500 grams of suspected cannabis...
September 16, 2026 at 6:12 AM -
NDP crumbling? Coy Levons...The National Democratic Party (NDP) has been dealt another blow, with high-ranking member Coy Levons...
September 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM -
Gun crime ‘rife’ in BVI, ...Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has described gun crime as “rife” in the Virgin Islands,...
September 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM
-
“Arlene At-Large” and she’s rejecting party politics
Businesswoman and educator Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson has officially entered the race for the next general election, declaring herself an independent At-Large candidate while arguing that party politics is no longer serving the Virgin...
September 15, 2026 at 6:20 AM -
RVIPF helped seize 4.8 tonnes of cocaine
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force helped international law-enforcement partners seize more than 4.8 tonnes of cocaine during a major operation involving South American countries, Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger...
September 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM -
Parillon claims horse-racing absence cost BVI over $20M
National Democratic Party candidate Aaron Parillon has estimated that the absence of horse racing in the Virgin Islands has cost the territory more than $20 million in potential revenue. Parillon, who is contesting the Third District...
September 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM
-
Trees spark outrage, teen murder charge met with silence
Political commentator Cindy Rosan has sparked debate over what some residents see as misplaced priorities in the BVI, questioning why the DeCastro Street tree controversy has generated greater public outrage than news that a 14-year-old...
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM -
Tree count will increase after DeCastro Street upgrade — RDA
The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) has promised that DeCastro Street will have more trees and greenery after its planned upgrade, as the agency continues to face backlash over the proposed removal of the corridor’s mature...
September 14, 2026 at 6:23 AM -
Gov’t should build emergency food reserves
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called on the government to establish emergency food reserves and a distribution system to protect residents from global supply disruptions and natural disasters. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking...
September 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM
-
Fahie seeks dismissal over alleged US gov’t misconduct
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has asked a United States appeals court to dismiss his convictions, arguing that alleged government misconduct and false or misleading testimony deprived him of a fair trial. Fahie’s attorneys made the...
September 14, 2026 at 6:15 AM -
Governor Pruce gets one-year extension in BVI
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that his tenure in the Virgin Islands has been extended by one year, allowing him to remain in office until January 2028. Pruce disclosed the extension while outlining his priorities for the coming...
September 14, 2026 at 5:51 AM -
COMMENTARY: Stories of Politics: We can all be bought
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor This Ole Boy was ambling about a store when he met an old friend and politician. Considering the time and place politics was the inevitable outcome of any discourse. The tension was palpable and this...
September 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
-
No release for 5 men as DPP challenges dismissal of cocaine case
Local authorities have moved to appeal the dismissal of charges against five men accused in connection with a major cocaine seizure in BVI waters. The Police Commissioner, through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP),...
September 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM -
PLM announces Clifton Forbes as D3 candidate
The People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) has announced retired public officer Clifton Forbes as its candidate for the Third Electoral District in the next general election. PLM leader and former legislator Mark Vanterpool announced...
September 11, 2026 at 6:25 AM -
‘Government wasting millions on rent’ — Lettsome
Territorial At-Large candidate Levor Lettsome has accused the government of wasting millions of dollars on rented offices while the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex remains out of full use. Lettsome, chairman of the Virgin...
September 11, 2026 at 6:20 AM
-
Farmers, small businesses urged to apply for climate funding
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has urged farmers and small businesses to boldly apply for funding from the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF), as the territory launches its first-ever call for grant proposals. The first...
September 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM -
BVI Restaurant Week returns in October
BVI Restaurant Week returns October 20 to 24, offering five nights of dinner-only experiences at 13 restaurants across Tortola. The culinary event, the third instalment in the annual BVI Food Fete series, will officially launch on...
September 11, 2026 at 5:34 AM -
Five walk free in major BVI cocaine case
Five men accused in connection with a major cocaine seizure in BVI waters have walked free after Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards upheld a no-case submission and dismissed the charges against them. Those freed of the charges of importation...
September 10, 2026 at 7:55 AM
-
DeCastro trees debacle shouldn’t stop Road Town development
Political commentator Cindy Rosan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the DeCastro Street improvement project, arguing that concerns over the removal of mature trees should not derail long-awaited efforts to improve Road...
September 10, 2026 at 7:10 AM -
Lettsome vows to tackle ‘greedy bill’ if elected
Territorial At-Large candidate Levor Lettsome has pledged to tackle the controversial law governing retirement benefits for legislators if elected to the House of Assembly. Lettsome, chairman of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association...
September 10, 2026 at 6:49 AM -
Technical issues halt Little Dix roadworks
Paving between Jennings Hill and Little Dix Hill has been temporarily halted because of technical problems at the quarry supplying material for the project, Acting Director of Public Works Kurt Hodge said. Hodge said the Public Works...
September 10, 2026 at 6:44 AM
-
Police, prison deploy mobile CCTV near Balsam Ghut
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and His Majesty’s Prison Service have deployed a mobile CCTV unit near HM Prison Balsam Ghut as part of a joint effort to strengthen security and deter unlawful activity. The surveillance unit...
September 10, 2026 at 6:34 AM -
14-year-old boy charged with Eric Albert’s murder
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with murder in connection with the shooting death of Eric Albert in Greenland last year. Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger said officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police...
September 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM -
Stop the derelict vehicle fee immediately — Lettsome
Territorial At-Large candidate Levor Lettsome has called for the immediate removal of the derelict vehicle disposal fee charged to motorists when they license their vehicles. Lettsome, chairman of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association,...
September 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
