Automatic teller machines (ATMs) have now joined supermarkets and gas stations as one of the most sought-after services in the British Virgin Islands. Persons have been flocking ATMs in light of the cash-only policy implemented by the few businesses […]

The National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) said it has not abandoned Virgin Gorda, Anegada, or Jost Van Dyke and that a communications desk is set up for those three islands. It added that alternative means such as satellite phones are […]

The Commercial Court in the British Virgin Islands has been moved to another Eastern Caribbean country and will resume operations before the month ends. The court was relocated after Hurricane Irma thrashed the BVI this month. “Having temporarily relocated to […]

All residents in the British Virgin Islands have now been given the ofiicial ‘all-clear’ to go outdoors following Hurricane Maria. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave the go-ahead in a media release this morning. Up to late yesterday, the BVI was still under […]

The police today arrested eight persons on suspicion of looting. Governor Augustus Jaspert made the disclosure in a media release this afternoon, warning also that there will be a zero-tolerance approach to crime. “…In the course of police operations today, […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Days after billionaire Sir Richard Branson expressed concern about possible disease outbreaks such as cholera in the British Virgin Islands, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he is not overly concerned. Cholera is usually […]

PRESS RELEASE: The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has discontinued the hurricane warning for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). However, a flash flood warning remains in effect until 8pm, September 20, 2017. The flash flood warning is in effect due […]

The Government now has a better idea of the persons who are most in need of aid, Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Sharleen DaBreo has revealed. Addressing a media briefing on Monday, she said this was due […]

Richard Branson is estimating that it will cost the British Virgin Islands government around four billion dollars to rebuild the territory after the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. Branson quoted the figure in an interview with CNN where he lamented […]

Governor Augustus Jaspert has given an all-clear signal for essential and emergency workers to resume operations following the passage of Hurricane Maria close to the territory between last night and this morning. He urges everyone else to stay indoors, adding […]