The British Virgin Islands has yet another reason to be proud of its tourism product as Virgin Gorda was recently named among the top 10 destinations in the world. The honour was bestowed by the prestigious Forbes Magazine, which placed […]
Archive for December, 2022
VG father charged after fighting his daughter
BVI News understands that a father from Virgin Gorda was recently arrested and charged after a physical altercation with his daughter. Our news centre has not been able to confirm the daughter’s age, but it is understood that the police […]
Gov’t to introduce fair tenancy laws — Premier
The government will soon be introducing tenancy legislation to mitigate against unscrupulous landlords, among other things. This indication was given by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who promised that the new legislation is expected to be pushed forward by the incoming […]
No gov’t concessions or minimum seat guarantees in AA airlift deal
The BVI government has given no trade-offs in order to secure flights from American Airlines, which is expected to begin transporting passengers between the BVI and Miami in the US mainland next summer. This was the indication given by Premier […]
Financial services sector praised for boosting tourism locally
Director of Tourism Clive McCoy has praised the financial services sector for the role it plays in encouraging major airlines to fly to the BVI. Speaking at a recent breakfast forum hosted by BVI Finance, McCoy said persons who travel […]
Don’t underestimate the BVI’s diplomacy
Although many see the BVI as not having much power without the United Kingdom (UK), former Executive Director of BVI Finance, Lorna Smith said persons shouldn’t underestimate Virgin Islanders’ ability to successfully represent and negotiate opportunities that advance the territory. […]
BVI to see smoother roads by the time American lands
Residents on the eastern end of Tortola are being assured that they will be seeing smoother roads in their districts in the very near future. According to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Works Minister Kye Rymer, the road project is […]
UPDATE: Minor taken into custody following fatal stabbing on VG
BVI News understands that a minor has been taken into custody concerning the fatal stabbing of a man on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, December 3. Highly-placed sources told our news centre that this person of interest is a teenage boy […]
American Airlines to fly direct to BVI starting June 2023
Works Minister Kye Rymer moments ago announced that the BVI will be receiving direct flights from Miami in the USA by mid-year 2023. Minister Rymer said the American Airlines flights will begin from June 2023 and hailed the development as […]
Not an easy time! Premier shares bleak economic outlook
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sounded a warning over a bleak outlook presented by institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While presenting his first budget speech as the territory’s leader earlier this week, Dr […]
