Government has revealed plans to commence repair works to more than 30 hurricane-damaged houses across the territory as early as next month. Social Development Minister, Carvin Malone made this announcement in a recent session in the House of Assembly. Malone […]
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All-BVI deck crew was always a goal — local American Airlines pilot
Following the recent historic achievement of being part of the first-ever all-BVI flight deck crew to fly a United States airline, Captain Kennard de Castro said it was a mission he knew he would always accomplish. On November 16, 2020, […]

American serves 4 months for breaching quarantine in Cayman
Eighteen-year-old US citizen Skylar Mack is now serving a four-month prison sentence in the Cayman Islands after breaking mandatory quarantine protocols in that territory. Mack’s Caymanian boyfriend Vanjae Ramgeet was also given the same sentence for aiding and abetting her […]

16-yr-old male charged for sex underaged girl
BVI News understands that a 16-year-old male was this week arrested on suspicion of having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 years. Our News centre understands that the young man attends a prominent high school in […]

Special waivers for locals, residents returning without tests results
Residents and Belongers experiencing difficulties in attaining pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test results can now apply to have a special waiver that will allow entry into the territory without a test. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who made […]

Airport Customs finds weed in FedEx package
Customs officers at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport have discovered cannabis in a FedEx package that was sent from the United States, our news centre has been told. BVI News understands that the weed was discovered earlier this week. […]

COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase
There are now 11 active COVID-19 cases in the BVI. Health Minister Carvin Malone revealed this number Thursday night, December 17. The minister said all the active cases were imported and were confirmed either after the first COVID-19 test immediately […]

Nine certified in coaching programme
Nine persons from across the British Virgin Islands have officially been certified in the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) programme, which provided coaches with the ability to successfully identify and develop young talent. The programme which was completed over an eight-week […]

UK national selected as new Police Commissioner
Another United Kingdom national has been chosen as the territory’s next Police Commissioner, BVI News understands. It is unclear when exactly the new top cop will take office but the present Commissioner, Michael Matthews is set to demit the post […]

COVID vaccines to arrive late January
The British Virgin Islands is likely to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in late January 2021 into early February. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme recently. […]