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BVI ‘silly’ to impose charter fees, says USVI Governor

USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has described the BVI’s charter yacht fees as “silly” and urged the two territories to agree on lower charges before the next charter season. “The thing about it is almost… it’s silly to impose these […]
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Smith defers answers on 2023 Guyana mission

Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith declined to answer questions about the outcome of the BVI’s 2023 trade mission to Guyana during a press conference focused on a recent mission to India and constitutional negotiations. Reporter Cindy Rosan asked […]
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Water shortages driving residents to bathe at sea for basic hygiene

Reports that some residents have resorted to bathing in the sea to meet their personal hygiene needs are adding to concerns that the BVI’s longstanding water crisis has reached a new low. The issue was raised by Kross Talk podcast […]
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Sister islands need to benefit from government’s $100M loan too

Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has questioned how much of the government’s $100 million infrastructure loan has been spent on Virgin Gorda, saying she has seen no evidence of spending on the island. “We have not seen a penny of the […]
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Indecent exposure probe uncovers immigration overstay

A 51-year-old man who was taken into custody for indecent exposure later ended up facing deportation after the police discovered that he had overstayed in the BVI. BVI News understands the incident happened in Road Town, where a woman was […]

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Lorna praised for being i...
Former Chairman of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Darrell Ruan Jr has criticised what...
September 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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More gov’t borrowing unde...
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the government must begin considering further financing for critical...
September 24, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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Premier blasts ‘misleadin...
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused some BVI media outlets of using misleading headlines, saying...
September 24, 2026 at 6:12 AM

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Motorist charged for resisting arrest, injuring female police

A Baugher’s Bay man who was initially stopped by police over suspected illegal tint on his vehicle later picked up additional charges after he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted the police officers who tried to detain him. BVI...
September 24, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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Premier defends ‘jam-packed’ BVI-India tour agenda

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the government’s recent financial services mission to India after a reporter questioned whether the delegation had secured the meetings it planned to hold during the trip. At a press conference,...
September 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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‘Stick to our guns!’ Flax-Charles rejects USVI pressure over charter fees

Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has blasted USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest push over the BVI’s charter boat fees, saying he has “a lot of nerve” and insisting the BVI should not retreat from its position to increase...
September 23, 2026 at 6:33 AM

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Police seize ammunition from cruise ship passenger

The BVI police have seized a round of ammunition recently discovered in the luggage of a cruise ship passenger during a security screening aboard a vessel recently docked at the Tortola Pier Park. BVI News understands that the single...
September 23, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Premier backs Financial Secretary amid criticism

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has backed Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett after a reporter questioned whether he should remain in the post amid scrutiny of government financial decisions. At a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley was...
September 23, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Prison, Customs and Immigration vetting agreement signed

Governor Daniel Pruce has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Home Office to enable the vetting of serving officers and applicants to His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration. The...
September 23, 2026 at 6:15 AM

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PLM launches free school lunch programme in D7

The People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) has launched a free school lunch programme in the Seventh Electoral District, citing what the party described as a need it identified in the community. According to a media release from the...
September 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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Premier urges support as BVI, UK negotiate new constitution

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has asked Virgin Islanders to support and engage with the negotiations for a new constitution as the territory and the United Kingdom begin a second round of formal talks. “As we continue these negotiations,...
September 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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NDP leadership would rather lose than let BVI win

Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has launched a blistering attack on the leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP), claiming its current leaders would rather see the party lose the next election than make way for...
September 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM

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Premier won’t say if Cabinet approved SSB funds for National Bank

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to disclose whether Cabinet approved funding from the Social Security Board for the National Bank of the Virgin Islands, describing the matter as sensitive. Dr Wheatley...
September 22, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Premier denies same sex unions added to constitutional talks

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has denied making a unilateral decision to include civil unions in constitutional negotiations between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Dr Wheatley said the territory’s negotiating position instead...
September 22, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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HOA Speaker challenges flag decision at CPA conference

House of Assembly Speaker Corine George-Massicote has raised concerns over how the Virgin Islands and several other territories were represented at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference,...
September 22, 2026 at 6:13 AM

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Community too silent amid spike in serious crime

Interim Police Commissioner Richard Ullger has criticised what he sees as a lack of urgency from the community in helping police solve serious crimes, following the recent murder charge against a 14-year-old boy. Speaking on the Talking...
September 22, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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‘Ridiculous!’ Premier denies project rush ahead of election

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has responded to a recent BVI News article questioning the surge in government projects ahead of the next general election, dismissing questions about an election-timed project rush as “quite frankly,...
September 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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US feds push for October talks about BVI charter fees

Several US federal agencies have signalled that they are ready to help resolve the long-running charter fee dispute between the BVI and USVI, as pressure mounts for both territories to reach an agreement. The dispute centres on the...
September 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM

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Sylvester’s conviction clouds BVIHSA appointment

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised further due diligence on the proposed appointment of Bevis Sylvester as chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) board following questions about his previous conviction and the...
September 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Premier declines to disclose India mission cost

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to disclose the total public cost of the BVI’s recent financial services and trade mission to India, saying the government would not provide a “running commentary” on its investment expenditure. During...
September 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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BVI man faces charges over alleged smuggling in US waters

A Tortola man has been charged with a federal people-smuggling offence after United States authorities intercepted a vessel allegedly used to transport an Indian family from St Thomas to Culebra, Puerto Rico. The Virgin Islands Consortium...
September 21, 2026 at 6:11 AM

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COMMENTARY: The Incumbent’s DNA

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Anyone invested in Virgin Islands politics and society and not acknowledging the well put together machine that is the Virgin Islands Party will be caught off-guard. That error is already taking place...
September 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Moorings reports sharp decline in local boat captains

The Moorings has reported losing a significant number of local boat captains in recent years, even as concerns mount that Virgin Islanders are not getting enough opportunities in the territory’s lucrative marine sector. Peter Cochran,...
September 18, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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New fisheries complex could break ground in 2027

Construction of a new fisheries complex at the Omar Hodge Fisherman’s Wharf could begin during the first half of 2027, according to BVI Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Director of Programme Delivery Shaina Smith-Archer. Smith-Archer...
September 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM