Minister of Natural Resources & Labour Vincent Wheatley has dismissed reports that he is the permanent Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands. “Fake news,” was his response to BVI News’ queries about reports made by a well-known online publication […]
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Gunman escapes minimum 10-yr sentence for 2016 shooting because of ‘mental challenges’
A local man has been sentenced to roughly a half-decade at Her Majesty’s Prison after he shot his friend with a firearm back in 2016. Kani Hazel will serve four-and-a-half years for the prohibited firearm offence and one year for […]
Young and gifted | 11-year-old pens children’s book to join fraternity of BVI authors
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Meet Chelsea Simpson. The 11-year-old is perhaps the youngest author in the British Virgin Islands following the launch of her book, ‘The Story of Five Besties’ — a tale about friendship, bravery and kindness. […]
Major savings on subsidy costs expected for BVIEC with Anegada Renewable Energy Project
Once completed, the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy Project is expected to allow the BVI Electricity Corporation to save considerably on the subsidies it currently provides to the far-flung sister island. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a meeting […]
Governor deports fake visa holder
Dominican Republic national Richardson Gonzales Baez who was convicted for possession of a forged visa has been placed on early release and a deportation order issued for him. Governor Augustus Jaspert made the order on December 5. He said the […]
It’s official! Gov’t signs agreement with Airbnb for Hotel Accommodation Tax
Government and Airbnb have signed a voluntary collection agreement for Hotel Accommodation Tax on transient occupancy. This is according to a government-commissioned media release which said the agreement was signed by Premier Andrew Fahie on November 20. The agreement is […]
Youngster fined $5K for burglarizing animal shelter
Keimanie Christopher has been slapped with $5,000 in fines for burglarizing the local animal shelter where he once worked. He was fined after pleading guilty to three counts of burglary, criminal damage and using threatening language. Christopher was fined $2,000 […]
BVI now seeing a decline in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease cases
Following a reported outbreak in recent weeks, the Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease is now said to be on a decline in the British Virgin Islands. National Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley gave that indication while speaking on the Umoja radio programme with Cromwell ‘Edju […]
Farewell Honourable RT O’Neal!
Thousands of mourners converged inside the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the late former Premier, the Honourable Ralph T O’Neal. Prior to the service, uniformed groups, family members and friends walked […]
Gov’t and NHI stand to save millions if more kidney transplants are conducted in the BVI
Medical Director at the Bougainvillea Clinic Dr Heskith Vanterpool has said kidney transplants in the British Virgin Islands will save the government and the National Health Insurance (NHI) millions of dollars in years to come. Dr Vanterpool made the comment […]
