Evidence in the drug and money laundering trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie shows that United Kingdom (UK) government officials in the BVI were long aware of an undercover investigation against him. This is despite claims by former Governor John […]
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More than $20 million needed to fix water woes
Works Minister Kye Rymer told lawmakers that his ministry needs more than $20 million to execute a comprehensive overhaul of the water issues that have been badly affecting the territory. “In order to fulfil and repair our age-old infrastructure, the […]

Police probe Sunday evening shooting in Cane Garden Bay
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident on the main island of Tortola, on Sunday, February 4. The shooting happened in the Cane Garden Bay area some time after 6pm that evening. […]

PHOTOS: Farewell Brother Carvin!
Scores of residents, young and old, from the four corners of the Virgin Islands turned out on Friday, February 2, to bid farewell to the late former legislator Carvin Malone, who departed in January. The celebratory event was well attended […]

Enterprise Mobility expands in the Caribbean and Latin America
Enterprise Mobility is expanding its footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean by announcing more vehicle rental and mobility options for business and leisure travelers. Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches opened for the first time in Chile on January 30, 2024, and National […]

Oversight committee for NHI contracts never formed, Minister admits
A committee that should have been established years ago to assess what contactors/health service providers can charge the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme had never been formed until December last year. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley made the shocking disclosure in […]

Fahie wanted drug $$ for home construction, court told
Jurors in the Miami, Florida drug and money laundering trial of former premier Andrew Fahie were told that he (Fahie) wanted to funnel the proceeds of his alleged drug scheme to a house he had been constructing at the time […]

Mather calls for unemployment insurance scheme
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather has called for an unemployment insurance plan to assist persons who suffer job loss due to unforeseen events like the COVID pandemic and the 2017 hurricanes. Speaking in the House of Assembly earlier this week, […]

Jamaican chef arrested for theft
BVI News understands that a 42-year-old Jamaican chef was recently arrested and charged for theft in connection with to cellphone that belonged to a customer who patronized the restaurant where the accused man works. It’s understood that the alleged victim […]

Premier’s referendum on same-sex marriages sees more delays
A promised referendum by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over how the territory will deal with same-sex marriages has been met with even more delays. Same-sex marriage has remained a highly controversial issue in the territory and Premier Wheatley first promised in […]