The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a significant cocaine seizure just off Hodges Creek, Tortola, late on Tuesday, March 5. While the exact quantity of cocaine seized has not been disclosed, authorities described it as the largest […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been criticised for taking credit for stopping the United Kingdom from suspending the BVI’s constitution and imposing direct rule after the Commission of Inquiry (COI). “They (UK) acknowledged that we had the leadership, the commitment, […]

As the BVI continues to grapple with the shortage of healthcare workers, students at two high schools are now being impacted as they have been without an on-campus nurse for some time now. The schools which are affected are the […]

Media owner and former Speaker of the House of Assembly Jullian Willock is insisting that the events and initiatives he’s been spearheading in the Third District, are not part of his campaigning efforts for the next general election. Willock has […]

The government is in talks to bring an end to a nearly $2 million contract for a tourism plan that was signed two years ago. In March 2022, the Cabinet, after conducting a bidding process, chose the New York-based public […]

Discussions concerning visa-free travel for Guyanese visiting and working in the BVI continue between the two countries, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley indicated last week. “We’re in the draft stage of the memorandum of understanding. A draft has been sent to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently gave an update on his most recent international trip to the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Guyana, saying he used the opportunity to seek out new opportunities with countries like Canada and Brazil. The […]

In observance of World Obesity Day (March 4), Health Minister Vincent Wheatley reminded the community to make healthy lifestyle choices in order to reduce obesity, which is now affecting a significant number of minors. “We’re even seeing the far-reaching hands […]

The BVI is currently exploring becoming a full member of CARICOM, the organisation that brings together several Caribbean countries and territories for regional integration. The BVI is currently an associate member of CARICOM and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told reporters […]

Three persons have been charged following a police raid that unearthed large quantities of drugs and guns in the Purcell community last Friday. Police said Seantroy Hanley, 36 and Jahkeema Charles, 32, both of Fat Hog’s Bay, were jointly charged […]