President of the BVI Diabetes Association Dr Sharlon Lewis said the government would have to be willing to ignore public opinion if it chooses to restrict food items that contribute to high sugar intake and diabetes in the territory. Dr […]

Even as others have expressed uncertainty over the new policy changes  that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced for the yachting industry, Chairman of the BVI Marine Association, Andrew Ball has expressed optimism. Under the new policy, the government no longer requires BVI […]

Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has encouraged residents to embrace the concept of foreign investors and suggested this is a much-needed factor for the territory to move forward. According to Dr Pickering, how the BVI enhances and leverages its […]

Deputy Premier Kye Rymer has called for a treatment programme in the BVI to address the issue of alcoholic dependency that is similar to the US version of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship programme for people who […]

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not […]

As the BVI continues to struggle with a shortage of healthcare professionals to deliver vital services locally, Health Minister Marlon Penn has announced that steps are being taken to hire and retain personnel to serve the community. Minister Penn said […]

The territory’s leader has offered new information in relation to a change in the government’s policy that is expected to provide a more efficient and streamlined experience for the BVI’s guests entering by sea. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently announced that […]

Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Corine George-Massicote announced yesterday that Budget Day is slated for November 29. During the budget address, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Natalio Wheatley will discuss the state of the territory’s economic and […]

Chairperson for the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), Lisa Penn-Lettsome said she believes a constitutional review like the one currently being done in the BVI, would have generated more interest among residents of other British Overseas Territories. Penn made the statement […]

The three men accused of murdering Devern ‘Snoopy’ Stanley back in 2016 have been acquitted. The trio — Kareem Durant, Dakheme ‘Kimo’ Cheltenham, and their co-accused Vicardo ‘Scar’ Farrell — were freed in the High Court on Tuesday, November 15 […]