Several gathered yesterday to participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony for the territory’s First Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt. The territory celebrated yesterday (March 5) as a public holiday in lieu of March 7, which is the late Chief Minister’s […]

Highly dangerous marine conditions are expected to be at its worse today, and have already caused disruptions to at least one local ferry service. Virgin Gorda Ferry Transport, otherwise known as Speedy’s, has cancelled all its operations today, March 5. […]

Three persons have officially been charged in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Police charged 26-year-old Vernon Bernard of Dominica with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, while 27-year-old British Virgin Islands native Rafael Harrigan is charged with unlawful possession […]

Police have named the woman who was arrested in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Charged is Maybelline Rodriguez, a native of the Dominican Republic, who resides in Huntums  Ghut. Police have also confirmed reports that a man is also in custody […]

A body believed to be the man who went missing on Virgin Gorda has been found. His body was found washed up on rocks late Friday afternoon, BVI News understands. Authorities have withheld the man’s name, and details of the […]

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has forbidden swimming or mooring at The Baths on Virgin Gorda. The DDM gave the warning ahead of significant hazardous conditions that will start affecting northern local shores. Rough waters are expected start on […]

There is a gang war happening in the territory and Police Commissioner Micheal Matthews said criminals from other jurisdictions are involved. Police also suspect that the recent shootings are connected to a narcotics ring. “We are dealing with a gang […]

Expatriates will not be asked to leave the territory if they have been offered jobs contributing to hurricane relief. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made that statement while answering questions in the House of Assembly on Thursday, March 1. “Those […]

The William Thornton (Willy-T) Floating Bar & Restaurant, which is known for its lure of adventure-seekers, is expected to be back in operation this month. The restaurant which usually operates on the south-west corner of The Bight off Norman Island […]

The long-awaited Freedom of Information and Consumer Protection bills are finally being introduced. Governor Augustus Jaspert said the two bills will be presented during the third session of the third House of Assembly, which got underway yesterday (March 1). A […]