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Archive for October, 2026

Premier apologises for inappropriate language in meeting with legislators

Premier apologises for inappropriate language in meeting with legislators

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 […]

by / on October 21, 2026 at 6:36 AM /
Boys caught with cannabis at ESHS

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 […]

by / on October 21, 2026 at 6:31 AM /
Gov’t releases funds to address water, derelicts, garbage disposal

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 […]

by / on October 21, 2026 at 6:28 AM /
Willock pledges 2027 run, rules out challenging Fraser

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 […]

by / on October 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM /
Digicel urges customers to protect WhatsApp accounts

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 […]

by / on October 21, 2026 at 6:03 AM /
BVI users report widespread WhatsApp bans and lockouts

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 […]

by / on October 20, 2026 at 7:51 AM /
Similarities in string of robberies fuel frustration over lack of arrests

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 […]

by / on October 20, 2026 at 6:20 AM /
Forbes pledges reliable water for D3 within 90 days of a PLM gov’t

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 […]

by / on October 20, 2026 at 6:18 AM /
Police charge man found with 50 kilos of cocaine

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 […]

by / on October 20, 2026 at 6:13 AM /
Statutory boards losing top talent due to COI rules

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 […]

by / on October 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM /