House Speaker Julian Willock has alleged that Governor John Rankin has threatened to dip into the territory’s consolidated fund if he is not given independent legal support — paid for by the government — when he appears before the Commission […]

Residents and partygoers are being told to desist from standing by to video accidents and emergencies rather than contacting officials for help. Chief Fire Officer made this request during a recent interview with BVI News ahead of the upcoming festive […]

After a brief hiatus, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, has decided to once again speak publicly on the matter of his now aborted injunction before the High Court.  Appearing on the Umoja radio show yesterday November 15, […]

Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Wade Smith, said a charter vessel was recently seized after its operator knowingly lacked the necessary charter requirements. Speaking during an interview with ZBVI radio, Smith said Customs officers met last week with a number […]

One supermarket owner in the territory has confirmed a massive increase in the production and sale of local seafood and meat products in the territory since the start of the pandemic. The owner and operator of Bobby’s Supermarket, Elton Leonard, […]

It appears the Ministry of Works & Utilities is finally addressing the longstanding sewerage issue at the entrance of Road Reef Marina that has been plaguing residents and businesses in the area. Mark Sanders, the Base Manager of TMM Yacht […]

The government has commenced utilising proceeds from the Financing & Money Service (Amendment) Act — the legislation that applies a seven per cent tax on all monies leaving the territory through money transfer agencies. Cabinet recently granted permission for government […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The British Virgin Islands has become a global laughing stock. And only a permanent and powerful governance watchdog will prevent future repeats of the present misadventure and travesty that has beset the islands. In recent days […]

Revenues from trade licenses have increased to more than $1 million—up from $906,000 earned in 2020.  According to Premier Andrew Fahie, who gave that update during his budget speech last week, the news is an encouraging sign for aspirations of […]

The Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue Service is hoping to have all firefighters trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to assist the BVI Health Services Authority as the territory grapples with a steady increase in medical emergencies. Chief Fire Officer […]