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Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders

Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has launched a public initiative to plant seagrape trees at Long Bay, Beef Island, in honour of late Virgin Islanders from the Seventh and Eighth Districts. The ministry said replanted seagrape […]

by / on March 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM /
One dead in Brewers Bay accident

One dead in Brewers Bay accident

One person has died in a vehicular accident along Brewers Bay on Friday night, March 14. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. and involved a single vehicle. The identity of the victim is not yet known to our news center. […]

by / on March 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM /
BVITB taps Vybz Kartel concert to boost tourism amid controversy

BVITB taps Vybz Kartel concert to boost tourism amid controversy

The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) said it plans to capitalise on the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert by utilising the event’s streaming services to market the destination. Director of Tourism Clive McCoy confirmed the board’s financial contribution towards […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM /
Premier defends intention to appoint Dawson as Deputy Speaker

Premier defends intention to appoint Dawson as Deputy Speaker

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has defended his impending motion to appoint First District Representative Dr. Karl Dawson as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), replacing Opposition member Stacy “Buddha” Mather. The announcement follows Dr. Wheatley’s decision to reinstate […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM /
BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies

BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassured the public of its commitment to delivering quality healthcare following concerns about staffing shortages and medical supply availability at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. In a press release on Tuesday, March […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM /
Agriculture sector faces slow progress, Premier admits

Agriculture sector faces slow progress, Premier admits

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has admitted that the agricultural sector has been progressing slowly, despite several government initiatives to revitalise the industry. Dr Wheatley acknowledged the challenges during a recent JTV interview, saying, “I would agree with you, it has […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM /
BVI members attend PAC workshop in Jersey

BVI members attend PAC workshop in Jersey

Members of the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recently participated in a three-day workshop in St. Helier, Jersey, from March 11 to March 13, 2025. The event, organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of the United Kingdom (CPA […]

by / on March 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM /
Vybz Kartel arrives in the BVI!

Vybz Kartel arrives in the BVI!

Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has arrived in the territory for the highly anticipated Black on Black concert, set for Saturday, March 15. News of his performance has sparked mixed reactions—some expressing excitement over its potential economic benefits, while others […]

by / on March 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM /
Visitor reportedly drowns at The Baths

Visitor reportedly drowns at The Baths

BVI News has received reports of a 52-year-old male US citizen who drowned while visiting The Baths with friends in Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12. According to Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) Director Phil Aspinall, the team responded […]

by / on March 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM /
Premier admits to acting too hastily in firing Lorna Smith

Premier admits to acting too hastily in firing Lorna Smith

Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley has acknowledged that he may have acted too hastily in removing Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith from his administration last October. Speaking on TOLA Radio on Wednesday, March 12, following news of Smith’s reinstatement, Dr. […]

by / on March 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM /