The Virgin Islands welcomed a historic visit last week as sister vessels Iona and Arvia from the renowned P&O Cruises fleet docked in the territory for the first time. According to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Iona arrived for an […]

Loren Ryan-Rymer has been appointed as the new Registrar of Interests following the retirement of Phyllis Evans. Ryan-Rymer has over 25 years of public service experience, including as the Human Resources Manager of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Governor […]

This news article has been updated. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that it recovered two firearms along with several rounds of ammunition in Cane Garden Bay during an intelligence based operation on Friday, January 24. This […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has criticised the government for not having what she colloquial termed “the balls” to exercise its authority over a landowner who evicted the state from a location used to store derelict vehicles. Since being forced […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced that the government is exploring an increase in the tax exemption threshold from $10,000 to $15,000 to mitigate the economic impact of the planned minimum wage increase. This, he said, is the government’s way of […]

The BVI will have a long-awaited National Tourism Policy by the end of June 2025, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. The statement came during a press conference where the Premier addressed developments in the territory’s tourism sector following the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined steps to address the growing concerns over crime in the territory. Speaking during the government’s first press conference of 2025, Dr Wheatley acknowledged the recent rise in violent crime, including the territory’s first murder […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected accusations that his government is rushing legislation through the House of Assembly without adequate consultation. The Premier addressed the issue during a press conference yesterday, where he defended the legislative process undertaken by his […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to introduce additional amendments to the recently passed Police Act, aiming to address concerns raised about its potential implications on privacy and human rights. During a press conference on Thursday, January 23, Premier […]

The Customs Department is grappling with escalating costs and operational challenges as it struggles to address a significant shortage of personnel. These issues were highlighted during discussions at the recent Standing Finance Committee sessions. The Acting Commissioner of Customs (AgCoC), […]