The United Kingdom has donated two armed response vehicles to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The vehicles are specially equipped for the territory’s terrain and are primarily for transporting the newly-trained and enhanced Armed Response Unit. Governor Augustus […]

The British Virgin Islands will have to wait another few months before major cruise lines return to the territory, Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has said. While speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, the minister forecast that […]

PRESS RELEASE: All taxi drivers on Virgin Gorda are invited to a meeting with the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool on Tuesday, May 1. The meeting will be held at 9:45 a.m. at the Vanterpool Administration Building […]

While stating that negotiations with the United Kingdom are ongoing, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said six persons have been approved for appointment to the Recovery Agency Board, so far. Robert Mathavious has been confirmed as chairman, while other approved […]

A section of the roadway in Paraquita Bay has reverted to a state of disrepair; mere days after the Ministry of Communications and Works underwent a road repair project in the area. The damaged roadway is located a short distance […]

A Jamaican visitor who was held last week trying to smuggle more than 15 kilograms of cocaine through the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport has made an appearance in the Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-two-year-old Jillany Mullings is charged with importation of […]

By Esther Durand, BVI News Journalist A 19-year-old differently abled local has defied the odds and has successfully earned his high school diploma with an extraordinary 3.29 Grade Point Average. Joshua Lawrence, who now has his eyes set on becoming a […]

Government has launched an online application portal for the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry. The new system was launched on April 15 and allows seafarers to apply for endorsements that recognise a certificate of competency. Seafarers can also use the system […]

PRESS RELEASE: Derol Redhead rescued all three points for the table-topping Sugar Boys on Sunday, Apri 22, as his 84th-minute strike secured a 3-2 win over Panthers FC. Meanwhile, Old Madrid FC leapfrogged the Islanders FC into third place with […]

PRESS RELEASE: The Breast Cancer Awareness Club presents the ‘Tumor Markers Mile-a-thon’ sponsorship drive. It will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 3pm. The mile-a-thon begins at the Queen Elizabeth II Park and ends at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea […]