More than four months since coming on stream, the territory’s next-generation 911 emergency call centre is still not fully functional. That is according to Project Manager at the Peebles Hospital based-centre, Russell Jones. He told BVI News yesterday (June 27), […]

Having stepped aside as leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has issued a word advice to his successor, Myron Walwyn. The Premier, who had been NDP leader for roughly two decades, advised Walwyn to […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting eight arrests between June 17 and 23. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from drug offences to robbery, among other things. In its latest arrest […]

PRESS RELEASE: Olympic Day in the Virgin Islands hosted by the Olympic Committee kicked off on June 23 with an early morning run and walk. This was followed by a Sports Festival to mark the globally celebrated day which locally, […]

One hundred families still vulnerable because of last year’s hurricanes are down to receive more assistance through a ‘household replacement project’. The project is a collaboration between the BVI Red Cross and the Social Development Department. “The objective is to […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith recently said the 2019 General Election might come earlier than anticipated but, in a follow-up statement, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie said his party will not be caught unprepared for the election. Fahie said the Virgin Islands […]

Government has sought to clear the air on its controversial Immigration policy amendment exempting China nationals from the territory’s visa entry requirements. On Tuesday, the Premier’s Office released a statement which says, though the Chinese no longer require a visa […]

Three men are now in police custody following a Customs operation that led to the discovery of a large sum of cash, which reportedly was being trafficked on a maritime vessel into the British Virgin Islands. The men, whose names […]

When parliament reconvenes tomorrow (June 28), Works Minister Mark Vanterpool will be made to justify why, after months of promises, an interim ferry terminal is not yet erected at West End, which is located in the First Electoral District. First […]

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Defending champions Germany have been eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage following defeat by South Korea, in one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history. The four-time winners crashed out in ignominious […]