The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a fatal incident that happened some time around 1 pm today at Paraquita Bay, Tortola. One male was pronounced dead at the scene. The police did not disclose the man’s identity. […]
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Would you report cases of child abuse?
As the territory observes Child Abuse and Prevention Month during April, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley is calling on the community to report cases of child abuse to the police and the Social Development Department. “Let us commit […]
Fit to borrow: BVI maintains strong credit rating
The BVI has successfully maintained its ‘high creditworthiness’ ratings on the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) regional scale. CariCRIS is a leading regional credit rating agency that provides independent opinions on the creditworthiness of governments, corporations, financial […]
BVIHSA adds two new ambulances to its fleet
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) introduced two state-of-the-art ambulances to its fleet, bringing a significant upgrade to emergency medical services to the territory. This move expands the fleet and significantly boosts the emergency response capabilities throughout the islands. One […]
Hodge-Smith denies being a glorified City Manager
Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Luce Hodge-Smith, has rejected the suggestion that she is a glorified city manager, arguing that many of the projects in the Fourth District involve her as the District Representative. Hodge-Smith appeared at a recent […]
Gov’t repeating mistakes that led to COI — Turnbull
The government has been criticised for making the same mistakes that resulted in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) in the past. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull, the Second District Representative, highlighted Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s recent decision to bring the VI Festival […]
My gov’t has been very good about planning — Premier
The government has many plans that it shares internally, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said while defending his government’s admission over the lack of a formal written plan for the agriculture sector. While addressing concerns about the issue recently, Dr Wheatley […]
Local talent makes waves in latest Godzilla Kong film
The BVI experienced a proud moment when local talent Sophia Emberson-Bain, the daughter of Dr Dawn Bain, took the film industry by storm with her latest role in the blockbuster hit movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Now showing […]
Is BVI ready to add another gov’t minister?
Members of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) have stated that the BVI has reached a point where a sixth minister of government is needed to handle the territory’s affairs. There are five ministerial posts within the BVI government and two […]
PHOTOS: VG Easter Fest Parade
This past weekend was bustling with activity on Virgin Gorda (VG) as the sister island hosted another successful staging of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. Saturday, March 30, marked the opening night of the festival village, named in honour of […]
