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Commentator draws backlash over festival parade post

Local commentator Sandra Phillip Hodge has come under heavy criticism, while also receiving support from some social media users, after sharing a photograph of a scantily clad female reveller during this year’s August Monday Festival Parade and questioning whether the […]
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Penn says ‘heads must roll’ for the $7.5M gov’t lost

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is demanding accountability after revealing what he said amounts to some $7.5 million in government investment losses, insisting that those responsible must face legal consequences rather than internal reviews. Penn’s call comes as several voices have […]
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Former BVI airports boss appointed CEO of Antigua Airport

Former BVI Airports Authority Managing Director Kurt Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Antigua and Barbuda’s VC Bird International Airport, just months after stepping down from his role in the Virgin Islands. The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority […]
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Commissioner vows to pursue every lead after July murders

Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger has pledged that investigators will pursue every available lead as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continues its investigations into the territory’s two murders recorded in July. In a public address, Ullger acknowledged […]
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Countries to gain $500B more in taxes under UN plan to tax the rich

Countries around the world could collect an additional US$500 billion in tax revenue each year under a proposed United Nations plan aimed at ensuring multinational companies and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals pay taxes where they actually earn their […]

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Maples Group honours top ...
Twelve of the BVI’s top Grade 6 English students have been recognised by the Maples Group for...
August 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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PHOTOS: Hundreds flock Ro...
Hundreds of revellers thronged the streets of Road Town before dawn on Tuesday as the Virgin Islands’...
August 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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PHOTOS: Culture takes cen...
The 2026 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Parade brought together a wide array of cultural groups,...
August 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM

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PHOTOS: Asha Hyndman crowned Miss BVI 2026!

Asha Hyndman has been crowned Miss BVI 2026, emerging as the winner after a strong performance throughout the competition and capturing the hearts of the audience. The 21-year-old contestant was widely regarded as the crowd favourite...
August 3, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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PHOTOS: Festival Soca Invasion Night a crowd pleaser

The Festival Village came alive on Saturday night, August 1 as the Soca Invasion leg of the territory’s 72nd emancipation festivities attracted a large, energetic crowd for one of the most vibrant nights of the festival. Patrons...
August 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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PHOTOS: Huge turnout and sizzling performances for Reggae Night

The Lavida Cottoy Festival Village came alive on Friday night as hundreds of patrons turned out for International Reggae Night, one of the marquee events of the territory’s emancipation festivities. Music lovers packed the venue...
August 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM

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Adaejah Hodge mines gold at Commonwealth Games

BVI sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge created yet another bit of history for the territory on Friday, July 31, becoming the first female athlete from the British Virgin Islands to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Hodge stormed to...
August 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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COMMENTARY: Gangsta Cultures

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor This Investigative writer was reluctant to comment on this particular matter of the recent murder of another native son. The healing of wounds from another tragic shooting death of a native son is going...
August 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Premier orders probe into unauthorised Delta Capital investment

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorised government investment in Delta Capital Partners Limited, saying the transaction breached the Public Finance Management Act and was made without his...
July 31, 2026 at 7:28 AM

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Gov’t portfolio earned $2.89M despite Bank of Asia, Delta losses

The government’s investment portfolio generated an overall profit of nearly US$2.9 million between 2021 and 2026 despite losses arising from investments in Bank of Asia and Delta Capital Partners Limited, Premier Dr Natalio...
July 31, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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Weed destined for USVI intercepted at RT Ferry Dock

BVI News understands that a package containing more than 70 grams of suspected cannabis was recently intercepted at the Road Town Ferry Dock after customs officers flagged it during a routine inspection. Our news centre was informed...
July 31, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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Penn blasts government for sidelining East End

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has accused the government of neglecting the East End, Long Look community, while prioritising infrastructure projects in other parts of the territory. Speaking during the recent House of Assembly debate...
July 31, 2026 at 6:23 AM

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TMB Enterprises inks $798K contract to upgrade De Castro Street sidewalks

TMB Enterprises has secured a $798,108.74 contract to reconstruct deteriorating sidewalks along De Castro Street in Road Town, marking the first project to move into construction under the Road Town Development Partnership and the...
July 31, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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BVIPA announces conclusion of temporary port fee reductions

The following is a media release from the BVI Ports Authority. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) wishes to advise the general public that the temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced as part of the...
July 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Remove water mandate from Works Ministry, give it to RDA

Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn has urged the government to hand responsibility for fixing the Virgin Islands’ troubled water infrastructure to the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), arguing that the agency is better...
July 30, 2026 at 7:18 AM

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Chamber of Commerce, NDP condemn killing of businessman

The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) are the latest organisations to publicly condemn the fatal shooting of businessman Kai de Castro, describing his death as a devastating loss for the territory...
July 30, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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BVI seeking greater access to concessional CDB financing

The government is seeking greater access to concessional financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as it pursues funding for major infrastructure and development projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. Speaking during...
July 30, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Gov’t moves to modernise mental health legislation

The government has launched a comprehensive review of the territory’s mental health legislation and policy framework as it seeks to introduce a modern Mental Health Act and establish a new policy to guide mental healthcare services. The...
July 30, 2026 at 6:22 AM

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Premier urges peace for Emancipation Festival

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley used the official opening of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival to call for peace, unity and responsible celebrations, urging residents to reject violence as the territory marks one of its most...
July 30, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Student charged after assaulting ESHS security guard

A student has been charged with common assault after allegedly punching a security guard during an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) last week. BVI News understands the accused male student was charged after police completed...
July 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Fraser tells RDA to step up its game

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to improve its performance, saying the agency must begin delivering major infrastructure projects with the efficiency and professionalism...
July 29, 2026 at 7:08 AM

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Gov’t should extend business relief measures — BVICOC

The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has called on the government to extend temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures until the end of the year, arguing that worsening global economic conditions continue to place significant...
July 29, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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Premier: BVI has little say over gun licensing rules

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the Virgin Islands has limited influence over gun licensing laws because responsibility for the issue rests with the Governor under the territory’s constitutional arrangements. The Premier...
July 29, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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Tico Harrigan honoured as 2026 Parade Marshal

Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan, a veteran moko jumbie performer and cultural ambassador, has been honoured as the 2026 Parade Marshal for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival in recognition of more than 25 years of preserving and...
July 29, 2026 at 6:20 AM