The 47th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival officially starts today, March 26. The regatta, which ends on April 1, is one of the largest events in the sailing industry. According to a media release from organisers, there will […]

A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle. The teen was struck in Road Town on Tortola before 6pm on Friday, BVI News understands. His medical condition is not known. Circumstances of the accident are […]

Another member of the National Democratic Party government has objected to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Act and has requested more transparency from Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. That member is backbencher and Junior Minister for Trade and Investment […]

Government minister Archibald Christian fears the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018 may be a repeat of the controversial BVI Airways saga. In that respect, Christian asserted that he will not make the same mistake twice. “Do we […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Premier Dr D Orlando Smith is receiving serious opposition from members of his Government, and at least four of those members have momentarily aligned with the parliamentary Opposition. Government backbenchers Delores Christopher, Melvin Turnbull, […]

Hundreds of persons who were instrumental in the country’s recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria were officially thanked Thursday evening. Non-Profit organizations, statutory bodies, and public officers were treated to a night of finger food, drinks, and music at an […]

Local quarter-miler Shaniyah Caul has received a full four-year athletic scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States. The youngster, who trains with Raw Skillz Track Club, is the first athlete from the club to attain such an achievement, […]

Four employees of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) are now certified under the Hospitality Assured (HA) Programme. The HA programme was created by the Institute of Hospitality in the United Kingdom, and effectively aims to improve the tourism and hospitality […]

Governor Augustus Jaspert has joined the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) team. The Governor Jaspert has taken on the role of Patron of VISAR. He took on the role during the organisation’s annual general meeting on February 26. “I […]

PRESS RELEASE: Entrepreneurs and job seekers throughout the territory received insight into opportunities being offered in the territory’s leading industry during a Financial Services Opportunities Expo. The expo provided participants with the opportunity to speak directly with firms, be interviewed […]