The BVI Christian Council has lost a proposed appeal before the High Court about a matter involving a same-sex couple in the BVI. The Council sought permission to appeal against case-management orders issued by Justice Adrian Jack. Justice Jack’s orders […]
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OneMart store opens in the east! Persons hope bad inflation will dip
Local businessman and legislator Mark Vanterpool opened another OneMart Superstore yesterday, and people are hoping its presence will help tackle bad inflation through healthy business competition. The superstore, the second one along with the other in Purcell, was opened in […]
Residents march through RT in recognition of VI’s emancipation
Collaborating with the Department of Culture, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) staged the torch-lighting procession last night to keep the memory of Virgin Islanders who fought for emancipation alive. Several people gathered at the parking lot opposite […]
Promised remittance tax reduction may be delayed
Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett has hinted that there may yet be some wait for persons anxiously looking forward to the promised reduction in the government’s controversial money transfer levy. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently promised during a press conference that […]
Big prizes for TRC’s scavenger hunt winners at World Telecoms Day
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) was excited to launch this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (“WTISD”) celebration under the theme: “Bridging the Generational Divide.” This year’s event was targeted to help seniors adapt to technology while connecting with […]
One charged as police continue to probe VG burglaries
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division are progressing their investigations in identifying the person or persons responsible for the recent upsurge in burglaries in Virgin […]
BVI athletes arrive at Commonwealth Games! Premier visits
Thirteen of the 18 local athletes expected to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of the Opening Ceremony which will take place at the Alexander Stadium this afternoon. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, […]
Premier optimistic about July deadline for COI audit recommendation
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism about meeting a month-end deadline for the implementation of some of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report’s audit recommendations. Recommendations contained within that COI report have helped to shape a framework agreement between the […]
Establish Indigenous Virgin Islander category and seek reparations
By Fitsroy Randall, BVI News Staff Leader of the Opposition Julian Fraser has called for the Constitutional Review Committee to create a new section in the Virgin Islands Constitution that establishes a category for indigenous Virgin Islanders who would get […]
Romance tourism market in bloom again, Premier says
The territory’s romance market has been showing signs of a resurgence, Premier Dr Wheatley has suggested. The Premier gave that indication as he spoke to the House of Assembly (HOA) about some of the improvements being seen by the BVI […]
