Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has apologised to the Speaker and all members of the House of Assembly for language he used during a heated informal meeting, but maintained that he would not apologise for being upset with opposition members. The […]
Archive for October, 2026

Boys caught with cannabis at ESHS
Police are investigating a suspected drug transaction involving two male students at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) after a small quantity of cannabis was discovered on the school compound. BVI News understands that the two male students were reportedly […]

Gov’t releases funds to address water, derelicts, garbage disposal
The government has approved additional funding to address water shortages, remove derelict vehicles and increase payments to private garbage collectors as part of a $44.9 million Supplementary Appropriation Provision (SAP). The SAP usually allows the government to redirect previously approved […]

Willock pledges 2027 run, rules out challenging Fraser
Former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general election, while maintaining that he will never run against Third District Representative Julian Fraser. Speaking during a podcast interview with Lawrence ‘Bunchie’ Kirton-Wheatley, Willock confirmed […]

Digicel urges customers to protect WhatsApp accounts
Digicel has urged customers in the BVI to keep their WhatsApp verification codes private and enable two-step verification, warning of ongoing attempts by hackers to access individual accounts. In a social media security advisory, the telecommunications company said the attacks […]

BVI users report widespread WhatsApp bans and lockouts
Several WhatsApp users with Digicel and Flow numbers have reported account access problems, with some saying they were locked out of personal and business accounts on the messaging app. Comments across multiple Facebook discussions described repeated notifications about activating WhatsApp […]

Similarities in string of robberies fuel frustration over lack of arrests
Armed robbers continue to target businesses across Tortola, with striking similarities emerging in the methods used in several incidents and growing public frustration over the lack of arrests. Despite the recurring reports of armed men targeting businesses, no arrests have […]

Forbes pledges reliable water for D3 within 90 days of a PLM gov’t
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) candidate for the Third District, Clifton Forbes, has pledged to secure a consistent water supply for his district within the first 90 days of a PLM government, if the problem remains unresolved before the next general […]

Police charge man found with 50 kilos of cocaine
Police have charged a 42-year-old man from Joe’s Hill after officers found approximately 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine during a search of a pickup truck in Long Bush, Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) identified the accused as […]

Statutory boards losing top talent due to COI rules
New rules introduced following the Commission of Inquiry (COI) are reportedly discouraging qualified Virgin Islanders from serving on statutory boards, raising concerns about the government’s ability to attract the best people to these important institutions. That concern was raised by […]





