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The progress of the ESHS redevelopment project as at Tuesday August 9, 2022. (Photo by Fitsroy Randall/BVI News)

ESHS reconstruction project to wrap up very soon — Premier

After contractors suffered delays with the shipment of construction materials for some time, work on the Elmore Stoutt High School reconstruction project is now expected to come to a close very soon, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said recently. The delays […]

by / on September 28, 2022 at 6:26 AM /
RVIPF release names of BVI’s 8 most wanted men

RVIPF release names of BVI’s 8 most wanted men

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is releasing a list of the eight most wanted persons. The list includes persons either on an arrest warrant or […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 3:36 PM /
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Public officials engage in sargassum management workshop

Several public officials from across the public sector are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week which is a part of a UK government-funded Darwin Plus Project for Overseas Territories titled “Sustainable Sargassum Management”. The BVI government, through […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 3:22 PM /
Hotel Castle Maria

Premier embarrassed, insists security beefed up at Castle Maria

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he was embarrassed about the fact that immigration detainees continued to escape from the Castle Maria Hotel, despite claims that security measures had been increased. The hotel has been used as a temporary immigration detention […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 7:41 AM /
This 'BVI' sculpture is located at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park.

‘Legal issues’ stalls National Tourism Plan

It would appear the BVI’s long-promised National Tourism Plan has been placed on perpetual hold with no further plans for it to continue. Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley had previously updated the territory on the matter saying […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 6:19 AM /
Time to review At-Large system — Premier

Time to review At-Large system — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has conceded that it may be time to review the Territorial At-Large system in place for candidates seeking elected political office and suggested this may be the best time to do so. There are four At-Large […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 6:14 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

I’m not forced! Premier rebuts ‘Order in Council’ critics

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his hand is not being forced in moving forward with a constitutional review for the territory. This is despite the UK parliament’s Order in Council that remains in place for the BVI, which could […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 6:06 AM /
Gov’t seeking over $50M to continue recovery projects

Gov’t seeking over $50M to continue recovery projects

With the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank loan for hurricane receovery projects almost exhausted, the government is looking to secure another loan within the same price range to continue its recovery. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley gave […]

by / on September 27, 2022 at 6:04 AM /
Not any of the exact guns mentioned in the story.

UPDATE: One of five charged for last week’s guns find

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week. Over […]

by / on September 26, 2022 at 3:16 PM /
Aircraft leaving the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News photos)

Gov’t still working on improved airlift to BVI for visitors

Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government has been assessing different measures to ensure tourists from the United States can have easier access to the territory through airlift. The Premier said discussions are ongoing with different […]

by / on September 26, 2022 at 2:17 PM /