New details have emerged about alleged discussions between former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Maynard and a local mystery woman who was reportedly with her when she was arrested as part of an illicit drug and money […]

The following is a media release from the BVI Ports Authority. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly announces a major achievement in its maritime operations, with a record-breaking number of cruise passenger arrivals throughout the entirety of 2023. […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have reported that they found two firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a stop and search exercise on Virgin Gorda last week. The two guns include a rifle and hand pistol and the […]

Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Mervyn Hastings, said no vendor has been granted permission to sell goods at Long Bay Beach at Beef Island. Hastings’ comments come in response to claims by local […]

The government has projected a significant increase in its capital expenditure programme (CAPEX) for the year 2024, amounting to roughly $70.90 million. This total marks a substantial rise in government spending over the coming year that will be dedicated to […]

As the BVI seeks to become more efficient at tax collection, plans are underway to give all residents a tax ID that will help the government become more efficient at revenue collection. During the Standing Finance Committee deliberations where civil […]

With a decrease in the budgetary allocation for education in 2024, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hailed Education Minister Sharie de Castro, saying she is a champion for education as well as teachers and students. “We have a Minister for […]

Questions have been raised over whether the government will move to ensure that government officials are held accountable for their actions given that it has so far failed to bring several pieces of good governance legislation into force. Former Governor […]

Former premier Andrew Fahie will now be tried next Monday, January 29 after his trial date was pushed back again. Fahie is before a Miami court on charges of drug smuggling, money laundering and racketeering and his trial was expected […]

Former governor John Rankin last week used his farewell speech to extend gratitude to Premier Natalio Wheatley, saying he has “enduring respect” for the territory’s leader. In his farewell speech, Governor Rankin said he had the best intentions towards the […]