Disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie’s legal team has indicated that Fahie remains optimistic as he approaches his sentencing hearing next month, following his conviction for drug trafficking and money laundering earlier this year. Fahie’s appeal attorney, Richard Della Fera, reported […]

The Cabinet has approved Belonger status for 75 new individuals in the British Virgin Islands. According to the decision document from the executive body’s meeting on June 19, the Cabinet approved awarding Belonger status to these individuals based on recommendations […]

The government has released the Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2024 for public feedback. This development follows the Cabinet’s approval nearly a month ago. The updated Bill, published on July 24 in the government’s official newsletter, the gazette, aims […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed optimism regarding the progress of implementing the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI).  During a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley provided a detailed update on the status of these efforts, emphasising the collaborative […]

Chief Inspector and head of the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kenrick Davis has warned residents and car rental companies not to leave keys in their vehicles unattended. Davis stressed that most car thefts […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) welcomed nine new auxiliary officers to its ranks on Wednesday, July 24, following their training to become law enforcement officers. A small ceremony was held at the Road Town Police Station for this […]

After a spirited debate, the House of Assembly passed the contentious Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024, introducing significant changes to the territory’s approach to public inquiries. The passage of this bill reflects ongoing efforts to adapt and improve governance in […]

The Department of Immigration has reported the discovery of 20 Haitian irregular migrants in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda this Tuesday, intensifying concerns over human smuggling in the BVI. The group, comprising 12 males and seven females—including three […]

The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) has donated just over two dozen desktop computers and laptops to Unite BVI and the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP). On Wednesday, July 24, CWCF donated a total of 15 iMac desktops and 10 […]

The Virgin Islands Government has donated $50,000 to North Drop Open in collaboration with the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) to host a “Catch and Release” fishing tournament for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda. Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, […]