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Too much ineptitude among...Commentator Claude Skelton-Cline has criticised members of the House of Assembly (HOA) for their lack...
January 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM -
Gov’t halts work permit e...The government has issued a reminder that it has temporarily suspended new applications for work permit...
January 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM -
NSC to launch public meet...The National Security Council (NSC) is set to initiate a series of community meetings aimed at enhancing...
January 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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BVI hosts maritime search and rescue training for Caribbean OTs
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), in partnership with His Majesty’s Coastguard, recently conducted a two-week search and rescue training course for maritime protection crews across several Caribbean Overseas Territories. The...
January 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM -
Section of Long Bay Beef Island restoration set for March completion
The Virgin Islands Government has announced that a key section of the Long Bay, Beef Island restoration project is expected to be completed by March 2025. According to the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change,...
January 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM -
Twin brothers slapped with gun and ammo charges
BVI News has received reports that 22-year-old twin brothers were charged on Friday, January 24, following a search conducted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). According to information received, one of the twins was...
January 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Gov’t to explore tourism risk mitigation — Premier
The government has announced plans to address the risks associated with tourism as it works to enhance the sector’s contributions to the economy. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley revealed this during his first press conference of 2025,...
January 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM -
Planned police vetting is to strengthen public trust in cops
Governor Daniel Pruce has emphasised that the planned introduction of vetting within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) aims to protect officers from undue influence and coercion. Speaking on The Talking Points radio show...
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
Premier slammed for keeping governor waiting in HOA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has come under fire for keeping Governor Daniel Pruce waiting for nearly 40 minutes during the recent House of Assembly (HOA) throne speech. The throne speech, delivered by the Governor, outlines the government’s...
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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New online payment portal coming for Water & Sewerage
Customers of the Water and Sewerage Department will soon benefit from the launch of an online payment portal, enabling them to pay their bills remotely starting February 1. Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer made the announcement...
January 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM -
Over 21 officers trained in water quality monitoring and data analysis
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has announced that more than 21 environmental and technical officers have completed comprehensive training in water quality monitoring, data analysis, and storage. The...
January 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM -
Misconception! Police Bill does not authorise home entry without warrants
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sought to dispel public misconceptions surrounding the controversial Police Amendment Bill, pointing out that the legislation does not authorise law enforcement officials to enter homes without warrants. Dr...
January 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Premier insists: BVI’s Justice system is working
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the justice system in the BVI, urging the public to maintain trust in its processes. Speaking at the government’s first press conference for 2025, Dr Wheatley stressed that the judiciary...
January 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM -
RVIPF officially charge USVI man found with over 200 rounds
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged Shamauri Camsel, a native of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, with unlawful possession of explosives following his arrest on Wednesday, January 15. According to the RVIPF,...
January 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM -
Sister cruise ships simultaneously dock in BVI for first time
The Virgin Islands welcomed a historic visit last week as sister vessels Iona and Arvia from the renowned P&O Cruises fleet docked in the territory for the first time. According to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Iona arrived...
January 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Loren Ryan-Rymer appointed as new Registrar of Interests
Loren Ryan-Rymer has been appointed as the new Registrar of Interests following the retirement of Phyllis Evans. Ryan-Rymer has over 25 years of public service experience, including as the Human Resources Manager of the Royal Virgin...
January 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM -
UPDATE: Guns and ammo recovered after police raid in Cane Garden Bay
This news article has been updated. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that it recovered two firearms along with several rounds of ammunition in Cane Garden Bay during an intelligence based operation on Friday,...
January 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM -
Government needs to grow some balls — Lorna Smith
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has criticised the government for not having what she colloquial termed “the balls” to exercise its authority over a landowner who evicted the state from a location used...
January 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Gov’t considers raising tax exemption threshold to $15K
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced that the government is exploring an increase in the tax exemption threshold from $10,000 to $15,000 to mitigate the economic impact of the planned minimum wage increase. This, he said, is the...
January 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM -
Tourism policy coming in June, says Premier
The BVI will have a long-awaited National Tourism Policy by the end of June 2025, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. The statement came during a press conference where the Premier addressed developments in the territory’s...
January 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM -
Premier: Plans afoot to address crime surge
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined steps to address the growing concerns over crime in the territory. Speaking during the government’s first press conference of 2025, Dr Wheatley acknowledged the recent rise in violent crime,...
January 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Premier denies rushing legislation through the House of Assembly
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected accusations that his government is rushing legislation through the House of Assembly without adequate consultation. The Premier addressed the issue during a press conference yesterday, where...
January 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM -
Premier plans further amendments to controversial Police Act
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to introduce additional amendments to the recently passed Police Act, aiming to address concerns raised about its potential implications on privacy and human rights. During a press conference...
January 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM -
Customs faces increased costs amid staff shortages
The Customs Department is grappling with escalating costs and operational challenges as it struggles to address a significant shortage of personnel. These issues were highlighted during discussions at the recent Standing Finance Committee...
January 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
