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VI Motors appointed official dealer for Omoda & Jaecoo

VI Motors appointed official dealer for Omoda & Jaecoo

VI Motors, the leading automotive dealer in the British Virgin Islands, is proud to announce its official appointment as the authorized dealer for OMODA JAECOO. This landmark partnership introduces a new era of sophisticated styling, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional value […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM /
Rymer blames ageing infrastructure for water crisis

Rymer blames ageing infrastructure for water crisis

Works Minister Kye Rymer has blamed decades of ageing and neglected infrastructure for the BVI’s ongoing water supply crisis, arguing that long-standing deficiencies rather than recent decisions are responsible for persistent shortages affecting residents across the territory. In a statement […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM /
Historians need to retrieve Virgin Islands history from outside sources

Historians need to retrieve Virgin Islands history from outside sources

Minister for Culture Luce Hodge-Smith has called for a coordinated effort to recover historical records about the Virgin Islands that are housed overseas, arguing that valuable pieces of the territory’s past remain beyond its reach. Hodge-Smith made the appeal while […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM /
East End Police Station gets temporary home

East End Police Station gets temporary home

Residents of the East End policing district will soon be able to access police services from a temporary location after the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced that officers will relocate to the East End/Long Look Community Centre while […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 6:41 AM /
We have done everything, Premier says ahead of UK negotiations

We have done everything, Premier says ahead of UK negotiations

The government says it has done everything within its power to secure a favourable outcome as it prepares to begin formal constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom next week. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed confidence ahead of the talks, which […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM /
BVIHSA cops prestigious award for infection prevention

BVIHSA cops prestigious award for infection prevention

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has earned international recognition after its original short film, A Symphony of Guardians, captured the grand prize at the 2026 APIC Film Festival, outperforming entries from healthcare organisations and infection prevention professionals around the […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM /
Police exploring multiple leads in Walters murder probe

Police exploring multiple leads in Walters murder probe

Police say they are actively pursuing multiple lines of inquiry into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old K’Moi Walters as investigations continue into the British Virgin Islands’ first homicide of 2026. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said detectives from […]

by / on July 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM /
VG dumpsite reopens after successful fire suppression efforts

VG dumpsite reopens after successful fire suppression efforts

The Virgin Gorda dumpsite has reopened to normal operations after emergency crews successfully contained a fire that forced the facility’s temporary closure last week, the Health Ministry has announced. The ministry said the Department of Waste Management led the response […]

by / on July 9, 2026 at 6:36 AM /
Social, infrastructure woes shouldn’t stop our independence

Social, infrastructure woes shouldn’t stop our independence

Premier Natalio Wheatley has rejected suggestions that the BVI must first solve its longstanding social and infrastructure problems before seriously pursuing independence, arguing that those challenges exist regardless of the territory’s constitutional status.Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme recently, host Elvin […]

by / on July 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM /
Health Authority cautions against Sahara dust impact

Health Authority cautions against Sahara dust impact

Residents across the BVI are being urged to take precautions as a significant plume of Saharan dust blankets the territory, reducing air quality and posing health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the BVI Health […]

by / on July 9, 2026 at 6:10 AM /