The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the body of a man discovered in a vehicle on Wednesday, January 8, as 68-year-old Courtney Fahie. According to the RVIPF, officers responded to reports of an unresponsive male in a […]

The Virgin Islands government has announced plans to establish an official Residency by Investment (RBI) programme aimed at boosting economic development and government revenue. Speaking recently with BVI News, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley described the RBI programme as a strategic […]

The government has announced plans to introduce new legislation to protect witnesses in criminal cases.  Governor Daniel Pruce announced the proposed Witness Anonymity law during the recent Speech from the Throne address, a move seen as a major step in […]

The Whistleblower Act is expected to undergo significant amendments as part of the government’s legislative agenda for 2025. Governor Daniel Pruce outlined several changes during his Speech from the Throne address to enhance the Act’s effectiveness and foster greater accountability. […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn slammed the government for claiming achievements they did not contribute to. Walwyn described this trend as “collecting trophies for races they didn’t run,” referring to the government’s pride in private sector developments in which they […]

The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) has issued a warning to the public about a scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the non-profit organisation. In a media release on Friday, January 11, the BVICS reported receiving multiple complaints from community […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has raised serious concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing aspects of the bill as “unlawful” and highlighting risks to constitutional rights.  Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]

The Police Act passed in the House of Assembly yesterday, January 9, following days of heated debate among elected officials. Lawmakers deliberated over the controversial provisions to strengthen the police force’s ability to combat crime in the Virgin Islands. The […]

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has earned the number 33 rankng in New York Times’ annual and coveted 52 places to go in 2025 with the BVI being one of only two Caribbean destinations featured in the article. According to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of its Political Council. This marks the first time since 2016 that the BVI has held these leadership positions, […]