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Teen charged in Virgin Gorda stabbing incident

Teen charged in Virgin Gorda stabbing incident

A 17-year-old male from Virgin Gorda has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm following a stabbing incident over the weekend. According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the stabbing occurred around 7 […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM /
BVIFA launches new coach training programme

BVIFA launches new coach training programme

Technical Director of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), Paul Decle, has launched a new coach training programme aimed at strengthening football development in the territory. One week after announcing the initiative at a press conference on Friday, March 7, the […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM /
Gov’t taking steps to change BVIHSA fee structure

Gov’t taking steps to change BVIHSA fee structure

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the government is moving to change the fee structure at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to improve its financial health and service delivery. Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme, Dr Wheatley […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM /
Premier optimistic about making RDA permanent

Premier optimistic about making RDA permanent

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is committed to making the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) a permanent institution in the BVI. “It is my intention to have a permanent agency. It’s my intention to move that forward,” Dr Wheatley […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM /
Dom. Rep. food outreach will yield fruit, Premier insists

Dom. Rep. food outreach will yield fruit, Premier insists

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is moving forward with efforts to secure more affordable food supplies through outreach to the Dominican Republic and Guyana. Speaking on the Talking Points show, Dr Wheatley said the government is arranging an […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM /
Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders

Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has launched a public initiative to plant seagrape trees at Long Bay, Beef Island, in honour of late Virgin Islanders from the Seventh and Eighth Districts. The ministry said replanted seagrape […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM /
One dead in Brewers Bay accident

One dead in Brewers Bay accident

One person has died in a vehicular accident along Brewers Bay on Friday night, March 14. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. and involved a single vehicle. The identity of the victim is not yet known to our news center. […]

by / on March 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM /
BVITB taps Vybz Kartel concert to boost tourism amid controversy

BVITB taps Vybz Kartel concert to boost tourism amid controversy

The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) said it plans to capitalise on the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert by utilising the event’s streaming services to market the destination. Director of Tourism Clive McCoy confirmed the board’s financial contribution towards […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM /
Premier defends intention to appoint Dawson as Deputy Speaker

Premier defends intention to appoint Dawson as Deputy Speaker

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has defended his impending motion to appoint First District Representative Dr. Karl Dawson as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), replacing Opposition member Stacy “Buddha” Mather. The announcement follows Dr. Wheatley’s decision to reinstate […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM /
BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies

BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassured the public of its commitment to delivering quality healthcare following concerns about staffing shortages and medical supply availability at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. In a press release on Tuesday, March […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM /