A male resident has reportedly died in a boating accident on or near the sister island of Anegada. His identity is not yet clear to our news centre. However, BVI News understands that the deceased was a resident of Virgin […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has denied pushing an agenda during the elections campaign that is contrary to the one she currently oversees as Minister for Financial Services, Labour & Trade. The Deputy Premier was asked at a press conference yesterday […]

Despite the shame and negative attention the BVI endured in the wake of the arrest of former premier Andrew Fahie, the territory must do all it can to uphold its reputation as a top financial services jurisdiction. That’s the position […]

Amid cries from local businesses and expatriates that work permits are not being processed in a timely manner, Minister for Financial Services, Labour & Trade Lorna Smith has promised that the nine-month processing period many are experiencing will be significantly […]

The United Kingdom and representatives of its Overseas Territories (OTs) have agreed to hold an annual dialogue on the subject of illicit finances that pose a constant threat to the financial services industries in these jurisdictions. Details of this annual […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021, referred to by some residents as the ‘Greedy Bill’, will be addressed before the third sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA) rolls around. […]

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Chief Executive Officer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Mr. Guy Lester Malone has reiterated the commission’s commitment to creating a positive digital environment that has […]

The Virgin Islands Party (VIP)-Lorna Smith administration has established an additional ministry within the government. This new ministry is titled the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment. “That stands separately from the Premier’s Office,” said Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley while […]

The children of pioneering radio personality Davidson ‘Dave’ Douglas are appealing to the general public for monetary assistance to cover their father’s medical bills. Douglas, who was known as the “Third World Man” at the height of his radio career, […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported that some recently elected members of his government have been going through orientation sessions. “Our ministerial team is ready to serve the people of the Virgin Islands… An orientation session for members of Cabinet […]