Statistics have shown a decrease in the number of reported cases of child sexual abuse in the BVI for 2017. Head of Family Children and Protective Services at the Social Development Department, Laurel Freeman said there were 15 reported cases […]

PRESS RELEASE: The Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking qualified persons to invigilate the CXC Examinations for a period of six weeks from April 23 to June 14. Applicants should be computer literate and possess at least a High School […]

Former Deputy Governor Elton Georges has died. Relatives said he died Wednesday night, April 4. The retired public servant was recently in hospital battling an unspecified illness. “We thank everyone for the love, kindness, prayers and support during his short […]

Students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were involved in yet another public fight and have seemingly graduated to damaging private property. The latest incident reportedly happened among junior students shortly after midday on Wednesday when their school shift […]

Residents are being told they have to wait a while longer before the findings of the independent investigation into the fatal police shooting of Santo Hernandez is publicized. Local law enforcers shot and killed Hernandez on December 6 last year, […]

The Department of Labour continues to receive ‘numerous requests’ for skilled workers in the construction and marine industries, said Labour Commissioner Janice Rymer. A media release from government also said requests are primarily coming from local employers in these industries. […]

PRESS RELEASE: Last evening, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, a man of great strength, courage and conviction who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many decades as he dedicated […]

After sustaining significant damage from the three catastrophic disasters last year, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has moved its headquarters to the Geneva Place building on Wickham’s Cay I. The Board is operating on the third floor of the building. […]

Queen’s Counsel and former Acting High Court Judge, Gerard Farara wants a policy to be implemented that makes it mandatory for legislators to be fully furnished with documents relating to all bills introduced in the House of Assembly. Farara made […]

An inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut has been accused of assaulting a prison officer, BVI News has been told. It is said that the inmate in question expelled a noxious substance in the prison guard’s face. Details […]