BVI News has received details of the attempted robbery at Leverick Bay Marina, Virgin Gorda on May 26. It’s understood that the two masked gunmen, dressed in black, entered the restaurant and asked the manager to open a safe, which […]
Archive for May, 2024
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Music Fest site to be repurposed after event
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the government’s investment in the Music Fest site, arguing that the venue will be repurposed for future events and community use. In a recent interview, Dr Wheatley emphasised that the festival is a national […]
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I didn’t request COI deadline extension — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he was not the one who requested an extension of the deadline for implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley clarified that the decision was a collective recognition of the need […]
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They’re no better than us — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has slammed UK critics who have accused the BVI of poor governance, which led to the Commission of Inquiry (COI), arguing that their governance systems are no better. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Walwyn […]
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Additional powers for Governor still a possibility
Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that he doesn’t see a need to request additional powers over the BVI at this time but said he’d like to keep that option open as the elected government continues to implement the remaining reforms […]
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Hong Kong renews interest in BVI’s financial services
Minister for Financial Services, Lorna Smith has stated that she felt a resurgence of interest in the BVI’s financial services products among stakeholders in Hong Kong, one of the territory’s biggest markets. Minister Smith and representatives from the financial services industry are currently on a trade mission in Asia. They’ve deemed the […]
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PHOTOS: Night 2 of BVI Music Fest attracts crowd
This year’s controversially held BVI Music Festival — sponsored by the Virgin Islands government, BVI Tourist Board, Roadtown Wholesale and Digicel — saw varying turnouts on its first two nights. On Friday, May 24, the opening night, the turnout was […]
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Robbers reportedly target VG establishment
BVI News has been informed that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) responded to an attempted robbery on Virgin Gorda today, Sunday, May 26. The incident reportedly occurred at Leverick Bay Marina however nothing was taken. Amateur video footage shared […]
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PHOTOS: Music Fest 2024 – Night 1
The first night of the government’s Music Fest on Friday started off relatively slow. However, there were still signs that those in attendance had an enjoyable evening. Featuring acts from night-one included Nigerian-American actor and singer, Rotimi. BVI News photographer […]
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UPDATE: Matter with Cindy Rosan ‘cleared up’, says police
Following reports that had been circulating that media personality Cindy Rosan was arrested, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that she was not. The police, however, did not specify why Rosan had been escorted and driven […]