Interim Executive Director of the BVI Yachting, Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) Sharon Flax-Brutus has stated that the BVI needs to improve its investment environment so that the tourism product can expand. Speaking about the state of the local tourism […]

BVI News understands that a 32-year-old man was recently arrested and charged for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. The man is said to be a citizen of the US. It is understood that the couple had a disagreement and the man […]

A report on the recent Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review has recommended for the territory’s minimum wage to be increased to $12 to $15 an hour. The report said this increase would bring things closer to what […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has established an employment task force to help address the unemployment issue in his district. Twelve business and human resources management professionals came together to form the task force which is chaired by Toyer Fahie.  […]

Governor John Rankin has said he regrets that the BVI refused the £300 million loan guarantee the United Kingdom offered after the 2017 hurricanes devastated the territory. The loan guarantee meant the UK was offering to stand as a guarantor […]

Sanjay Surtani, the General Manager of the Pier Park business that was attacked by criminals last week, has been installed as president of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola. Despite the crime committed against his employees and business, Surtani said […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has shared new details of the robbery that took place at the House of Luxury jewellery store at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park last Saturday. According to information shared by the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has contended that the Virgin Islands’ struggle for autonomy is far from complete, even as he implored residents and elected leaders alike to adopt a spirit of togetherness and to put their differences aside during Virgin […]

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith has promised to remove some of the hurdles preventing entrepreneurs from successfully establishing businesses in the territory. “We will take action to demystify the business startup process; making it more accessible and less […]

The BVI High Court will today begin hearing the controversial same-sex marriage case that has triggered an impending referendum in the BVI. The case involves BVI residents Kinisha Forbes and Kirsten Lettsome, who were issued a marriage certificate in the […]