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Vast majority of police are honest people — Governor

Vast majority of police are honest people — Governor

Despite some concerns expressed by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and by residents in the community, Governor John Rankin has contended that the vast majority of the RVIPF are honest and good people. The Governor’s comment […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 7:19 AM /
CARICOM, UK University partner to fight popular diseases

CARICOM, UK University partner to fight popular diseases

In a ground-breaking initiative to combat the rising challenge of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health issues, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at assessing and addressing […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:23 AM /
Doctor charged with assaulting wife

Doctor charged with assaulting wife

BVI News understands that a doctor was recently arrested for physically assaulting his wife — the mother of his children. It is understood that the doctor is an expatriate but his nationality is unknown at this time. Reports are that […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:15 AM /
UK and OTs forge agreement on modern partnership

UK and OTs forge agreement on modern partnership

A joint declaration that promises a “modern partnership” built on mutual respect and shared values was agreed on between the United Kingdom (UK) and its 14 Overseas Territories (OTs) recently. The landmark agreement, forged during the Joint Ministerial Council meeting […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 8:03 AM /
Office of the Governor

Governor’s Office funds major youth projects

The Governor’s Office, with support through UK funding, has earmarked a total of $30,000 for three impactful youth empowerment projects in the territory. These projects involve persons aged 13 to 21 years. The grants aim to contribute to the delivery […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:59 AM /
Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Governor John Rankin has expressed concern about the number of lives lost to gun violence among young people in the territory, contending that events that have been taking place in recent months have been worrying for everyone. Speaking at a […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:53 AM /
16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

BVI News understands that a member of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee — 45-year-old Luz Sanchez — has been charged for taking funds from someone else’s local bank account. According to a report from the police, the woman […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM /
Connectivity unleashed: TRC’s survey shapes BVI’s satellite technology

Connectivity unleashed: TRC’s survey shapes BVI’s satellite technology

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is on the brink of a telecommunications revolution, and you’re invited to lead the charge. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) is putting the power in your hands with a survey aiming to redefine telecommunications services […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 6:16 AM /
Wealth hidden in tax havens could help fight climate crisis

Wealth hidden in tax havens could help fight climate crisis

The amount of tax lost every year to multinational corporations and wealthy individuals using tax havens is on par with the amount of money needed each year to cover the estimated cost of climate-induced loss and damage. This is the […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
The tourism hotspot, Quito's Gazebo in Cane Garden Bay

Vanterpool family purchasing Quito’s Inn and Restaurant

Former lawmaker Mark Vanterpool has announced that his family group is expected to purchase the Quito’s Inn & Restaurant establishment in Cane Garden Bay. Vanterpool was speaking recently at the ceremony for another acquisition for his family group — the […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 10:05 AM /