The British Virgin Islands today honoured the late great H Lavity Stoutt in its 24th annual wreath-laying ceremony and commemorative celebration. Stoutt, the first and longest-serving Chief Minister of the BVI, is largely credited for the development of the BVI’s […]

The government’s RATED programme will resume with beautification exercises around the territory in the coming weeks. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley assured the public that the ongoing initiative, which aims to assist jobless individuals through temporary employment and training opportunities, is […]

A large quantity of crack cocaine and two guns were part of the large cache of illegal items seized by police during a raid in Purcell Estate last Friday. Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) also discovered […]

BVI’s Civil Registry & Passport Office has notified the public of an additional citizenship pathway for adults who were excluded from obtaining citizenship as British Overseas Territory and British citizens, due to historical legislative unfairness in British nationality law. According […]

Environment Ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have called for the United Nations Development Fund to move quickly in making resources available under the Loss and Damage Fund ahead of the 2024 Hurricane Season. The Loss and […]

There is nothing wrong with the government’s revised policy which recommends a 20-year wait before persons can apply for belongership in the territory. This is according to Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Joseph […]

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered a group of 11 illegal immigrants hiding in an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda early Thursday morning. The discovery marks the continuation of concerning incidents involving the ongoing issue of […]

The West End Ferry Terminal project is expected to recoup its initial investment within 10 years, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers recently. Dr Wheatley said he could not provide a cost estimate for the project, arguing that he would […]

With the approval of the territory’s new Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy, there are indications that non-English speakers may have to work harder to gain the controversial statuses of residency and belongership. The policy sets forth guidelines on the […]

The BVI Yachting Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) recently participated in a strategic meeting with Premier and Tourism Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley where they shared their resolve to advance the BVI’s tourism product., The BVIYHTA said the meeting with the […]