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Christmas decorations at the roundabout in Road Town, Tortola.

Rotary Club of Central Tortola opens annual Christmas Village

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola, in partnership with KT Productions, UP’s Cineplex and Cyril B. Romney Pier Park has officially opened its Annual Christmas Village, A unique blend of festivities and activities have been added to the list of […]

by / on December 19, 2023 at 6:04 AM /
Disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie

Fahie’s attorney poses probing questions for jury selection

As the highly anticipated trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie approaches on next month, his attorney Theresa Van Vliet is intensifying preparations. She submitted a comprehensive list of probing questions for the crucial jury selection process to the court last […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 7:35 AM /
Vast majority of police are honest people — Governor

Vast majority of police are honest people — Governor

Despite some concerns expressed by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and by residents in the community, Governor John Rankin has contended that the vast majority of the RVIPF are honest and good people. The Governor’s comment […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 7:19 AM /
Governor Rankin

Persons found guilty in COI probes must be held accountable

Governor John Rankin has urged that persons found culpable in ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) corruption probes should be held accountable. Several public officials have been hauled before the courts on charges of Breach of Trust, including former Education Minister […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:34 AM /
CARICOM, UK University partner to fight popular diseases

CARICOM, UK University partner to fight popular diseases

In a ground-breaking initiative to combat the rising challenge of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health issues, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at assessing and addressing […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:23 AM /
Doctor charged with assaulting wife

Doctor charged with assaulting wife

BVI News understands that a doctor was recently arrested for physically assaulting his wife — the mother of his children. It is understood that the doctor is an expatriate but his nationality is unknown at this time. Reports are that […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:15 AM /
British Overseas Territories flags

UK and OTs forge agreement on modern partnership

A joint declaration that promises a “modern partnership” built on mutual respect and shared values was agreed on between the United Kingdom (UK) and its 14 Overseas Territories (OTs) recently. The landmark agreement, forged during the Joint Ministerial Council meeting […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 8:03 AM /
Office of the Governor

Governor’s Office funds major youth projects

The Governor’s Office, with support through UK funding, has earmarked a total of $30,000 for three impactful youth empowerment projects in the territory. These projects involve persons aged 13 to 21 years. The grants aim to contribute to the delivery […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:59 AM /
Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Governor John Rankin has expressed concern about the number of lives lost to gun violence among young people in the territory, contending that events that have been taking place in recent months have been worrying for everyone. Speaking at a […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:53 AM /
16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

BVI News understands that a member of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee — 45-year-old Luz Sanchez — has been charged for taking funds from someone else’s local bank account. According to a report from the police, the woman […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM /