The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) controversial video dubbed ‘Police in Paradise’ will be receiving extra scrutiny and may be the subject of even further investigations once officials meet in the National Security Council (NSC) early next month, Premier […]
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7% remittance tax to be reduced to 3.5%
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that his Government of National Unity has decided to slash the tax on remittances by 50 percent. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the Premier said: “In a recent meeting […]

‘Good progress’ being made with direct US flights initiative
A government initiative that will see direct flights from the United States mainland to the BVI is making good progress, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed. “We’re engaged in discussion with airlines right now and you should be expecting an […]

Reduction on import taxes extended for three months
The reduction of Customs duty costs implemented by former Premier, Andrew Fahie months ago is being extended. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement during a one-on-one press conference on Friday. “Cabinet earlier, this week, has agreed […]

Jareena Penn crowned Miss BVI 2022
Jareena Penn has been crowned Miss BVI 2022. Penn, crown last night, was the runner-up of last year’s competition placing second to Kathyln Archibald-Drew. Just last week, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee said only a coronation would happen […]

Arien Fahie captured and charged for murder of Corey Bulter
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Arien Fahie, 26, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Corey Butler, was captured in the USVI, deported to BVI and officially charged […]

By-election will be triggered once Fahie vacates his seat — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said a by-election would be triggered once First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie vacates his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA). During the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the House […]

20-year residency requirement for Belongership eligibility cut in half!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that, going forward, the Immigration Department will be using the 10-year threshold to grant Belongership status, as outlined in the constitution. In his update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Of the Commission of […]

Fahie lauded for role in Frenchman’s Cay Bridge reconstruction
First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie was lauded for his efforts in getting works started on the Frenchman’s Cay Bridge which officially opened earlier today. In an address to those gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Works Minister Kye […]

BVI’s financial services will surpass 2019’s pre-pandemic performance
The territory’s financial performance is expected to surpass that of 2019—the year immediately before the global pandemic set in and wreaked havoc on the global economy. “The year 2022 opened with a very confident financial performance. For every month of […]