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BVI delegation visits UK parliament to strengthen relations

BVI delegation visits UK parliament to strengthen relations

A high-profile delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) recently embarked on a significant visit to the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, with the primary goal of bolstering inter-parliamentary relations and modernising the House of Assembly (HOA) back home. According to a […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM /
Premier asks for more patience over delayed increment payments

Premier asks for more patience over delayed increment payments

More patience is being requested of public servants who are yet to receive payments of their long outstanding salary increments. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made the appeal last week during a press conference where he was questioned over the reason […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 6:58 AM /
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Stop trying to destabilise the territory

Premier Natalio Wheatley has spoken out against residents who have been spreading rumours of strike action among various public sector groups, saying their actions threaten to destabilise the territory. Last week, rumours swirled in social media circles as residents spoke […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 6:54 AM /
From left: Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, NBA player D'Moi Hodge, and Lynette Harrigan of the BVI Tourist Board.

Thanks to D’Moi, BVI is now Lakers territory

Although they were supporters of other NBA teams, many Virgin Islanders have declared that they have proudly switched their allegiance to the Los Angeles Lakers — the top basketball team that recently recruited D’Moi Hodge. Hodge, who recently started playing […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 6:31 AM /
Time to get over euphoria of American Airlines flights

Time to get over euphoria of American Airlines flights

While commending the government for brokering the recent deal with American Airlines, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has stated that it is time to get over the euphoria of the achievement. American Airlines has started flying directly to the BVI […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 6:22 AM /
Police name trio charged in high seas drug bust

Police name trio charged in high seas drug bust

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has named the three persons arrested and charged following last week’s high speed chase on the sea that resulted in the seizure of two vessels, a large quantity of drugs, and the recovery […]

by / on July 24, 2023 at 6:02 AM /
PHOTOS: D’Moi Hodge returns home

PHOTOS: D’Moi Hodge returns home

Yesterday, the British Virgin Islands paused to celebrate local professional basketball player, D’Moi Hodge, as he returned home for the first time since his historic NBA contract in the United States. Hodge, who hails from Cane Garden Bay, made history by […]

by / on July 23, 2023 at 3:37 PM /
No ‘relevant evidence’ destroyed in boat burning – Police

No ‘relevant evidence’ destroyed in boat burning – Police

A boat that was set ablaze earlier today in the compound of the Road Town Police Station will not stop police from proceeding with their investigations into a recent drug bust. That was the response issued by the Royal Virgin […]

by / on July 22, 2023 at 12:48 PM /
‘Drug boat’ burned at RT police station

‘Drug boat’ burned at RT police station

Information reaching BVI News is that a boat seized by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) after a high speed chase on the sea days ago has been burned at the Road Town Police Station. Amateur footage […]

by / on July 22, 2023 at 11:24 AM /
Spotted in the crowd at the festival village is Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during this year's staging of the annual Emancipation festivities.

Premier won’t ban artistes from Festival performance

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he will not take steps to censor or ban an artiste expected to perform at the territory’s upcoming August Festival celebrations next month. Over the last few weeks, a row has been brewing over whether […]

by / on July 21, 2023 at 6:27 AM /