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Minor charged with crimin...The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 17-year-old male from Jost Van Dyke with...
November 21, 2024 at 5:24 PM -
One dead, two injured in ...The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one individual has died following a...
November 21, 2024 at 7:54 AM -
Gov’t earmarks $1.7M for ...During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the government has allocated...
November 21, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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Governor’s Office extends tenure of Assistant Police Commissioner
Acting Governor David Archer Jr. has announced the extension of Assistant Commissioner of Police Pamela Trevillion’s tenure by an additional six months. Highly-placed sources told our news centre that the Public Service Commission...
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 AM -
BVI employment on the rise, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported a steady increase in employment across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) since 2022, following the easing of post-pandemic impacts. “This positive trend continued into 2023, with a 1.9 percent...
November 21, 2024 at 7:20 AM -
Slight project delay as WE Ferry terminal bid deadline extended
The deadline for bids on the West End Ferry Terminal and Temporary Facility Project has been extended to January 17, 2025. The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced the new development recently and advised that the extension...
November 21, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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Traffic congestion forces night-time roadwork shift on Tortola
Amid mounting public complaints about severe traffic congestion during peak hours, the Ministry of Communication and Works has halted several road projects on Tortola until nighttime. The decision followed directives from Acting Premier...
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM -
Premier projects inflation drop in 2025
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the inflation rate in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to decline from over three percent in 2024 to a projected 2.15% in 2025. During his 2025 budget...
November 20, 2024 at 8:03 AM -
UK should be more supportive, Premier tells UKOTA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to provide greater support for borrowing ratios to help Overseas Territories (OTs) strengthen their economies and resilience to climate-related risks. Speaking at the...
November 20, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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BVI needs a Czar of Efficiency, like Trump
Talk show host and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for establishing a “Czar of Efficiency” to streamline government operations in the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline said...
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM -
No provision for expat children in new immigration law — Gov’t
The government has clarified that the recently amended Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, does not introduce new provisions for granting residence status to children born in the territory to non-Belonger parents. This...
November 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM -
Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage
The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot Bay after heavy rains on Monday, November 11, caused significant damage. A portion of the Lower Windy Hill Road collapsed, limiting...
November 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell next year, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley. Announcing the project during his recent budget address, Dr Wheatley...
November 19, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
Opposition should remove egos, beg forgiveness — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has warned Opposition members in the House of Assembly to put aside their egos and seek forgiveness if they want to present themselves as a viable alternative to the current Virgin Islands...
November 19, 2024 at 7:39 AM -
Governor assents to Public Service Management Act
The government announced via Facebook yesterday, November 18, that Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Public Service Management Act. This new legislation aims to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the territory’s public...
November 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM
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RDA seeks consultants for road designs
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting consultancy firms to assist in enhancing the BVI’s road infrastructure. The request comes weeks after the government acquired a $100 million loan aimed at bolstering...
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Premier open to working with Lorna Smith on financial services
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed openness to collaborating with former Deputy Premier and Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith on financial services and other shared interests despite her recent dismissal from his administration. In...
November 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM -
Tourism challenges land BVI on Fodor’s 2025 ‘No List’
The BVI has been included in ‘Fodor’s No List 2025’, a publication highlighting destinations facing significant challenges due to tourism pressures. The annual list aims to draw attention to popular locations struggling with...
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM
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Cabinet approves Social Protection policy
Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Social Protection Policy after the Health Ministry announced its completion earlier this year. The new development, announced late last week, highlights a renewed focus on providing financial...
November 18, 2024 at 6:37 AM -
BVIAA launching Green Initiative for sustainable airport operations
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is launching a Green Airport Initiative aimed at positioning the BVIAA as a leader in sustainable airport practices. During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley highlighted the initiative’s...
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM -
Two arrested at sea for gun and ammo possession
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested two men who were reportedly found in possession of an illegal gun and ammunition during a routine patrol near Frenchman’s Cay on Thursday, November 14. Richard Baronville,...
November 18, 2024 at 6:09 AM
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Premier: BVI educators now among best paid in the region
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) now rank among the highest-paid in the region following a recent compensation review. During his 2025 budget address,...
November 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM -
Cabinet accepts outline case for airport expansion
The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport expansion has moved closer to reality, with Cabinet approving a strategic outline case that sets out options for the project, including a proposed runway length of 7,000 feet to meet...
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 AM -
Things slipped through the crack because of COI reforms — Willock
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock blamed the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms for neglected and delayed infrastructure projects in the territory, arguing that things lapsed as the government focused on COI implementation. Speaking...
November 15, 2024 at 7:43 AM
