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PREMIER: UK model for hiring Police Commission is a failure

PREMIER: UK model for hiring Police Commission is a failure

Amid the Governor’s promise to relaunch the search for a new Police Commissioner, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has deemed the UK’s selection process a failure, adding that the BVI would be better off with a local in the top post. […]

by / on April 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM /
Man arrested for ammunition found in airport luggage

Man arrested for ammunition found in airport luggage

BVI News understands that a man was recently arrested and charged at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island after a live round of ammunition was discovered in his luggage. The incident reportedly occurred last weekend while airport […]

by / on April 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM /
Business owner calls for clearer language in draft maritime bill

Business owner calls for clearer language in draft maritime bill

Maritime business owner Julien Johnson has expressed concern over the ambiguous language in the government’s draft maritime legislation, warning that the current wording could create confusion for boat operators and foreign charters. Speaking at a recent industry consultation, Johnson — […]

by / on April 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM /
BVI must oppose more power for governor — Premier

BVI must oppose more power for governor — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged Virgin Islanders to reject recommendations that would grant greater control to the Governor, warning that such proposals would return the territory to colonial rule. Dr Wheatley made the remarks in the House of Assembly […]

by / on April 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM /
BVI education officials visit Cayman to observe best practices

BVI education officials visit Cayman to observe best practices

Education officials from the British Virgin Islands recently travelled to the Cayman Islands for an educational exchange aimed at identifying best practices to enhance the BVI’s education system. The delegation, led by Education Minister Sharie de Castro, conducted on-site visits […]

by / on April 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM /
Boat captain arrested for drugs found aboard vessel

Boat captain arrested for drugs found aboard vessel

The captain of a vessel recently docked at the Road Town Ferry Terminal has been arrested after authorities reportedly discovered drugs aboard the vessel earlier this week. BVI News understands that nearly 500 grams of cannabis were seized during the […]

by / on April 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM /
Walwyn slams ‘damning’ law enforcement report

Walwyn slams ‘damning’ law enforcement report

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called the parliamentary debate on the UK-led Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Review as “an exercise in futility,” warning that the report lays the groundwork for a systematic power grab by the United Kingdom through […]

by / on April 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM /
Turnbull: ‘Public servants fearful’ as UK review threatens autonomy

Turnbull: ‘Public servants fearful’ as UK review threatens autonomy

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has strongly objected to the second volume of the UK-commissioned law enforcement and criminal justice review, warning that its recommendations could erode the BVI’s autonomy, undo decades of constitutional progress, and instill fear among […]

by / on April 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM /
Bishop Cline owes Opposition alliance an apology

Bishop Cline owes Opposition alliance an apology

Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has called on Bishop John Cline to apologise to the Opposition Alliance following critical comments he made about the newly formed group. During a recent Facebook Live session, Bishop Cline described the Alliance […]

by / on April 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM /
Governor welcomes report that labels BVI “corrupt”

Governor welcomes report that labels BVI “corrupt”

Governor Daniel Pruce has welcomed the findings of a new UK-commissioned review that paints a troubling picture of corruption and serious crime in the Virgin Islands, calling it a roadmap to reform. The report — the second of its kind […]

by / on April 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM /