Amid the ongoing discussions about the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the community, statistics from the Health Ministry show that in the last five years, slightly more males contracted the virus than females. Overall, close to 50 people […]

A teen has been named among two males charged with a series of offences ranging from burglary to criminal trespassing. Nineteen-year-old Jekhalibbah Williams and 21-year-old Kie-Andre Williams of Free Bottom were charged for separate incidents that occurred in April and […]

Theresa Van Vliet, the attorney for former Premier Andrew Fahie, urged a Miami court to impose the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for his involvement in a drug and money laundering scheme. The recent court filing follows Fahie’s conviction […]

The Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released a statement warning that it is a crime to knowingly spread HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They emphasised that such actions can lead […]

While the police try to stem robberies in the community, it seems some perpetrators are now carrying out more heinous acts whenever they attempt to terrorise homes and businesses. BVI News has received information that a domestic worker narrowly escaped […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has warned residents about a surge in burglaries across Tortola, particularly targeting commercial premises and homes. Thieves are making off with cash, electronics, tools, and other valuable items, offering them for sale at […]

Three more homes are set to be built this year by the Social Development Ministry under the Housing Recovery and Assistance Programme. According to the ministry, 30 social homes have been built since the programme’s inception — 19 on Tortola, […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted suggestions that he changed his mind about sponsoring the OneVI Music Fest, which will be held later this month. During a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley insisted that he was in touch with event […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has decried the lack of grants and concessional financing for the BVI in the face of climate disasters. Dr Wheatley highlighted the severe challenges that small island nations like the BVI face due to climate change […]

BVI News understands that police last week arrested a 21-year-old young man from Brandywine Bay after suspecting that he and one of his peers attempted to burglarize a home more than once. It’s understood that while the owner of the […]