The National Security Council (NSC) has issued an appeal for witnesses to step forward with information about the brutal murder of local lawyer, Jamal Smith, an incident that has shocked and disturbed the community. Smith was found dead on Tuesday […]

While calling on the public for assistance, the police has officially released the identity of the attorney who was shot and killed at a residence in Manual Hill on Monday. He has been identified as 46-year-old Jamal Smith, a prominent […]

A debate has grown over planned amendments to the Register of Interests (ROI) Act and how it is expected to affect senior public officials in the territory once they are also included in the new legislation.  Effectively, the Register of […]

The government is taking steps to introduce a vetting regime in the territory that would see officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Immigration Department, His Majesty’s Prison Services and His Majesty’s Customs being assessed against professional ethics […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said residents should be consulted on the issue of full membership in CARICOM for the BVI. The BVI is currently an Associate Member of CARICOM – the regional integration body that encompasses various Caribbean nations […]

Although the UK has sent a strong warning that they won’t hesitate to take power away from elected leaders, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said he doesn’t believe Britain is excited to take control of the territory’s affairs. Talking Points […]

Information reaching BVI News indicates that a well-known attorney-at-law was found dead sometime today at his Duff’s Bottom, Tortola home. Details surrounding the incident are sketchy at this time, however, reports suggest that gunshots were heard at the time of […]

The Virgin Islands Social Security Board is preparing to launch its “Secure Your Tomorrow” Campaign. The extensive PR awareness campaign signals the start of a series of initiatives aimed at increasing registration, enhancing contribution collections, and improving the overall administration […]

Grade 5 students from Ebenezer Thomas Primary School got a taste of government in a very unique way last Friday, March 8. Led by their teacher, Candia McFarlane, 19 students participated in a mock legislative session at the House of […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has inquired about the steps the government is taking amid reports that cancers are on the rise in the BVI. BVI News broke the story about BVI’s alarming cancer rate in October 2023, with evidence from one […]