A United States federal jury has convicted Jenifer O’Neal on all counts in a high-profile bribery and corruption case in the United States Virgin Islands, following a landmark trial in St Thomas, according to a report by the Virgin Islands […]

Two long-time business owners who have worked in the charter industry for almost three decades are urging the public to rethink the belief that the BVI is “winning” over the USVI because of the recent spike in boats operating from the […]

Does BVI need a sex-offenders registry? That question is gaining traction as Richard Ullger, interim Acting Police Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), sounded the alarm on what he called a growing tide of child sexual exploitation […]

Police have confirmed that six men were arrested and charged following the recent multi-agency operation that intercepted a vessel and seized a large quantity of cocaine in BVI waters, according to an official press release. The operation was carried out […]

A Sixth District resident has received a new social home from the Ministry of Health and Social Development, with officials confirming the handover took place just ahead of the Christmas holidays. The home was delivered to Virgin Islander Marvin Malone […]

The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has issued a stern warning for all boat operators to exercise heightened vigilance in BVI waters. MSIRA said between February and December 2025, the agency logged 10 vessel groundings — four of […]

As the BVI digests the outcomes of the recent Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting in London, a major question has emerged: should the BVI pursue a new “Partnership Compact” with the United Kingdom? At the JMC, UK Overseas Territories Minister […]

BVI News understands that several men have been taken into custody after police intercepted a vessel during a joint operation in the waters surrounding the Virgin Islands recently. The arrests were made after officers recovered a significant quantity of suspected […]

Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on residents to restore a sense of togetherness in the Virgin Islands as the Christmas season begins, saying the community must show love, compassion, and support for those facing hardship. […]

Road rehabilitation works across several areas on Tortola faced further delays last week after officials reported a technical glitch that prevented scheduled overlay work from beginning. The road overlay programme, covering sections from Hope Hill to Long Swamp Police Station […]