The BVI has been placed under a flash flood warning as Tropical Storm (TS) Philippe continues to dump heavy rainfall on the territory. The territory has seen sustained heavy rainfall and high winds since the passage of the tropical storm […]

Health professionals from the BVI Health Services are reporting that they’ve observed a decline in the number of new mothers who are choosing to breastfeed their babies, despite the numerous benefits that both mother and child gain from the natural […]

Despite a four-year freeze, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has continued to press the United Nations (UN) for assistance with the territory’s efforts at achieving some measure of self-determination and possibly independence from the United Kingdom. “I want to restate once […]

BVI News understands that a woman was recently arrested and slapped with charges after she assaulted her boyfriend and damaged his vehicle. It’s understood that an argument ensued when the woman took her boyfriend’s phone and asked for the passcode. […]

The Governor’s Office has announced the death of former BVI Governor Peter Penfold CMG OBE, who passed away on October 1st, 2023. Born on February 27, 1944, Penfold’s career in diplomacy began in 1963 when he joined the British Foreign […]

Governor John Rankin has reiterated that, at this juncture in the governance reform process occurring in the territory, he does not believe there is a necessity for additional powers for his office. He expressed his hope that such powers will […]

Governor John Rankin has indicated that it is improbable that the United Kingdom’s Order in Council will be invoked. This order carries the potential for constitutional suspension if the government fails to adhere to the specified timelines outlined in the […]

Governor John Rankin has pledged that the UK government will consider further action if the British Virgin Islands (BVI) does not appear to be taking the necessary steps to have reforms take root by May next year. In the overview […]

Governor John Rankin said he expects to hear more from the government about reforms before the next three months elapse, particularly in relation to applications made for the issuance of residence and Belonger status in the territory. While observing recently […]

Although some sections of the community constantly call for the Governor to intervene and make changes in areas that are overseen by elected leaders, political commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that many residents would frown upon such a move. Rosan […]