Government will be introducing a new law to govern architects and engineers practising in the British Virgin Islands. Governor Augustus Jaspert said the law should be brought before the House of Assembly sometime this year. “As we build stronger and […]

Local liquor licence laws are being modernized so persons can renew their licence once per year. Under current laws, persons must renew their liquor licence every six months; a policy that has been described as archaic and exasperating. Government is making changes […]

Following an accident that left one of its members with two broken legs, one local mentorship group is taking scooter safety to a whole new level. Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) and local scooter-riding group, 284 Reverz are hosting an […]

Several gathered yesterday to participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony for the territory’s First Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt. The territory celebrated yesterday (March 5) as a public holiday in lieu of March 7, which is the late Chief Minister’s […]

Highly dangerous marine conditions are expected to be at its worse today, and have already caused disruptions to at least one local ferry service. Virgin Gorda Ferry Transport, otherwise known as Speedy’s, has cancelled all its operations today, March 5. […]

Three persons have officially been charged in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Police charged 26-year-old Vernon Bernard of Dominica with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, while 27-year-old British Virgin Islands native Rafael Harrigan is charged with unlawful possession […]

Police have named the woman who was arrested in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Charged is Maybelline Rodriguez, a native of the Dominican Republic, who resides in Huntums  Ghut. Police have also confirmed reports that a man is also in custody […]

A body believed to be the man who went missing on Virgin Gorda has been found. His body was found washed up on rocks late Friday afternoon, BVI News understands. Authorities have withheld the man’s name, and details of the […]

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has forbidden swimming or mooring at The Baths on Virgin Gorda. The DDM gave the warning ahead of significant hazardous conditions that will start affecting northern local shores. Rough waters are expected start on […]

There is a gang war happening in the territory and Police Commissioner Micheal Matthews said criminals from other jurisdictions are involved. Police also suspect that the recent shootings are connected to a narcotics ring. “We are dealing with a gang […]