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Premier signals higher water rates under VIEWCO

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that consumers could face higher water rates when the Water and Sewerage Department transfers to the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation (VIEWCO). Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, August 13, Dr Wheatley […]
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Electricity hike will drive up food prices, Penn warns

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has warned that the government’s decision to increase electricity charges for high-usage consumers will raise operating costs for supermarkets and lead to higher food prices across the Virgin Islands. The House of Assembly was debating an […]
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Gov’t denies promising amnesty on disputed water bills

The government has denied promising to forgive outstanding water bills as part of the transfer of water and sewerage services to the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation (VIEWCO). Deputy Premier Julian Fraser made the denial in the House of […]
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Kai de Castro’s memory will be kept alive as we develop Main Street

The memory of slain businessman Kai de Castro will be kept alive as the government moves ahead with efforts to enhance and preserve historic Main Street in Road Town. Junior Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sustainable Development Luce Hodge-Smith made […]
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Caribbean loses over $2B annually due to climate disasters

Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the Caribbean bearing the overwhelming share of the impact, are losing billions of dollars each year because of climate-related disasters, according to a new study released ahead of the COP31 climate conference. The July […]

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UPDATE: Cop on gun and as...
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a police officer has been interdicted...
August 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Our young people are feel...
Political hopeful Dr Arlene Smith Thompson has warned that young Virgin Islanders are increasingly finding...
August 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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BVI youths missing out on...
Young Virgin Islanders are missing opportunities in the territory’s marine sector because many leave...
August 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM

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Police make murder arrest, recover stolen car

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has arrested one person on suspicion of murder and also recovered a stolen vehicle during a series of search operations across the territory. Police said officers conducted the searches as part...
August 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Murders, death of BVI elders weighing heavily on us

Opposition legislator Ronnie Skelton has expressed concern about the emotional toll recent murders and the deaths of several senior members of the BVI community are having on residents. Speaking recently in the House of Assembly,...
August 13, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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Labour Commissioner warns jobseekers on workplace pitfalls

Labour Commissioner Mervin Hastings has urged jobseekers entering the BVI workforce, including those pursuing careers in the marine industry, to understand their employment rights, document workplace disputes and pay close attention...
August 12, 2026 at 7:22 AM

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BVI honours Hodge after historic Commonwealth Games win

The BVI has honoured its Commonwealth Games athletes, with record-breaking sprinter Adaejah Hodge receiving special recognition for her historic gold-medal performance in Glasgow. Hodge became the first female athlete from the territory...
August 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Where has this come from! Smith slams rising gun violence

Junior Minister for Trade Lorna Smith has questioned what is driving the apparent rise of gun violence in the BVI, declaring that the growing trend is not representative of the society she knows. Smith made the comments recently in...
August 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Delayed payments threatening RATED programme

Delayed payments could undermine the government’s RATED programme and discourage young people from remaining in the initiative, according to concerns raised by the hosts of the Talking Points radio programme. Elvin Grant said participants...
August 12, 2026 at 6:22 AM

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$562K contract signed for Iris O’Neal clinic roof repair

Another government project has been signed off as the territory moves closer to election season, this time with more than half a million dollars earmarked to repair longstanding roof problems at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre...
August 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Churches blamed for abandoning Emancipation celebrations

Churches in the Virgin Islands have been accused of surrendering their role in the territory’s Emancipation celebrations while continuing to criticise the standards displayed during the annual festivities. Talking Points co-host...
August 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Premier should buy water tanks for struggling residents

Bishop John Cline has challenged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s government to put its money where its mouth is and purchase black water tanks for residents struggling through the territory’s water shortage. Cline’s call follows...
August 11, 2026 at 7:13 AM

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Questions raised over suspended Road Town shuttle service

Questions have been raised over the suspension of the Road Town shuttle service, with radio hosts calling on the government to explain the status of the vehicles and restore the service. The issue arose during a discussion on public...
August 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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Failed Joe’s Hill project exposed housing crisis – Grant

The failure of the Joe’s Hill Manor housing development to meet the needs of first-time homeowners has exposed the wider affordability crisis facing residents in the Virgin Islands, talk show host Elvin Grant has argued. Speaking...
August 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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A win for women! Demming-Hodge finally lands top Immigration post

BVI News understands that Nadia Demming-Hodge has been confirmed as Chief Immigration Officer after serving in the acting position for more than three years. Credible sources have confirmed that Demming-Hodge was confirmed to the...
August 11, 2026 at 6:17 AM

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Birthday wishes flow as Fahie turns 56 behind bars

Former Premier Andrew Fahie received an outpouring of birthday wishes from residents and supporters last week, as he marked his 56th birthday behind bars in the United States. At least 114 friends posted directly to Fahie’s Facebook...
August 10, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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Residents urged to stop sharing graphic photos of murder victims

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has urged residents to stop circulating graphic images of murder victims, warning that the practice is not only insensitive to grieving families but could also carry legal consequences. Fraser issued the...
August 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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NSC vows ‘full weight of the law’ after recent violence

The National Security Council (NSC) has pledged to use the “full weight of the law” against persons responsible for criminal activity in the Virgin Islands, following a recent spate of violence. The Council held a special meeting...
August 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM

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Premier: Compliance lapses may exist across public service

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged that failures to follow laws, regulations and government policies may not be confined to the Ministry of Finance, saying similar lapses could exist elsewhere in the public service. Dr Wheatley...
August 10, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Jougo wins Road March | BVI Tribe is Best Adult Troupe

Raul “Jougo” Sprauve has won the 2026 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Road March competition, while BVI Tribe took first place in the Adult Troupe category at this year’s Festival Parade. The Virgin Islands Festivals and...
August 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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PHOTOS: Glow Night sees massive turnout

The penultimate night of entertainment inside the Lavida Cottoy Festiville drew a large crowd on Friday night, August 7, as hundreds of patrons packed the venue for an unforgettable show headlined by Jamaican dancehall artiste Popcaan. The...
August 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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COMMENTARY: The Spy and the Gangsta

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor There appear to be zero solutions in the ongoing tragedy of native sons in the Virgin Islands taking to a criminal culture where they murder each other without thought and remorse. Why? Because as this...
August 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Gov’t preparing new water policy to assist farmers

The government is preparing a new water policy to set out the assistance and subsidies available to farmers as it moves ahead with plans for improved water storage at the Paraquita Bay Agricultural Station. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley...
August 7, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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Cline calls for answers after $2.5M investment loss

Bishop John Cline has called for answers over the government’s failed $2.5 million investment in Delta Capital, arguing that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley must ultimately account for the handling of the public...
August 7, 2026 at 7:28 AM