Some $20 million are expected to be directed towards planned road works across the territory. However, no timeline has been given for the completion of these projects. This is according to Acting Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Communications […]

The government has responded to the pleas of many local educators who have been calling for additional learning resources. That response saw government allocate an additional $1,125,000 to provide some of those resources in 2023. The $1,125,000 will be used […]

Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has chided persons who received scholarships through district representatives but are now suggesting that the process should face closer scrutiny. According to Fraser, some persons have been saying that legislators have been wasting the taxpayers’ money, […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Neville ’Sheep’ Smith said the government should consider putting the planned fisheries building for the Red Bay Fisherman’s Wharf in East End at an alternative location. The project, which commenced through the Ministry of Natural Resources and […]

Though many may think the COVID-19 virus is no longer a critical issue, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning that COVID-19 hospitalisations still occur and persons are still dying from the virus. However, CARPHA said the rates are […]

The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has described the absence of its Greeter Service at the Cyril E. King Airport and the Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal in St Thomas, USVI as a “staffing issue” that it has now resolved. […]

New statistics show that BVIslanders are vastly outnumbered by expatriates in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The statistics show that, presently, of the 285 officers in the force, only 60 are BVIslanders. The other 225 officers were employed […]

Many stalwarts never live to see buildings erected in their honour and perhaps that’s why long-time educator Elmore Stoutt beamed with pride and humility as he shared in the grand ceremony that marked the reopening of the Elmore Stoutt High […]

Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has pleaded with the government to be creative, make bold moves, and adopt a different approach if it wants to win re-election in the territory.  While speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Fraser said […]

The year 2022 will no doubt go down in history as a turning point for the Virgin Islands. As the events unfolded, BVI News captured every important moment so it is only fitting for us to highlight the major issues […]