Repairs to the damaged Pockwood Pond incinerator have been described as “like pulling teeth” by Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, who recently acknowledged long-standing challenges in addressing waste management in the BVI. Despite these struggles, he assured residents that progress was […]

Authorities have acted swiftly to clear an illicit dumpsite following negative press regarding a pile of solid waste left by the roadside in Sea Cow’s Bay for the last few weeks. Just hours after BVI News published a photo of […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the murder of a young man during a shooting incident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15. Details remain unclear, but police confirmed the incident occurred in the Purcell […]

Talk show host and political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn consider joining the government. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, Skelton Cline argued that unity within the Virgin Islands’ political leadership is […]

The government has announced plans to repeal the Water and Sewerage Authority Act of 2022. Governor Daniel Pruce announced the move during the recently delivered Speech from the Throne, which marked the opening of the new legislative session. The repeal […]

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has revealed that the temporary closure of the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End is due to a staff shortage. Marketing & Public Relations Manager at the BVIHSA, Damion Grange, confirmed the staffing […]

The International Morning Braff Show, hosted by Floyd “Heritage” Burnett, resumes broadcasting today, January 15. After a months-long hiatus, the programme returns to Tola Radio VI (100.5 FM), marking the start of the station’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. According to a press […]

This BVI News photo taken in Sea Cow’s Bay today, January 14, in the Third District on Tortola highlights an ongoing issue with indiscriminate dumping. Solid waste, including old appliances, a mattress and even a door, have been left along […]

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently announced Aneil Caine as the winner of its annual car raffle, held in December 2024. Caine is now the proud owner of the coveted 2024 Changan Uni-K. The raffle, which began in August […]

The High Court has dismissed a case brought by Floyd “Heritage” Burnett, operating as Tola Radio VI, against Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) in the  Virgin Islands. Burnett sought interim relief after CCT terminated their long-standing service agreement. The dispute […]