The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities will be launching a pilot initiative entitled the ‘Holiday Season Park and Ride’ in Road Town on Monday, December 16. A media release from the Ministry of Transportation said the initiative is aimed […]
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Roughly 23 truckers down to participate in BVI’s first-ever Truck Show
Roughly 23 truckers are getting set to showcase their trucks at the first-ever truck show being organised by the BVI Motor Sports Association (BVIMSA). Public Relations Officer for the BVIMSA Janice Braithwaite-Edwards said the objectives of the December 14 event […]

Mrs BVI stands a good chance at making top 5 in Mrs Globe pageant
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Mrs British Virgin Islands Shondrea Turnbull has a strong chance of placing as a top-five finalist in this year’s Mrs Globe Pageant being in Shenzhen, China. This is because Mrs BVI is currently ranked […]

Well-known taximan shot during armed home robbery
Well-known taxi operator, Eric Mathias, Sr was shot and injured during an armed robbery in Horse Path, Tortola on Wednesday, December 4. His current condition is not known but police said the incident happened while he was at home. Law […]

Local police officer charged with indecent assault on minor
A member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been charged with indecent assault of a minor. Officer Xavier Morgan made his first appearance at the magistrate’s court for the matter on Tuesday, December 3. The circumstances in this […]

Full transportation organised for residents across BVI to attend state funeral of RT O’Neal
Full transportation has been organised to accommodate residents from across the territory who wish to attend the state viewing and state funeral of the late Ralph T O’Neal. For the days allotted to viewing the former Premier’s body — which […]

Each sister island should have a separate District Representative — Fraser
Opposition Legislator Julian Fraser has said he believes the sister islands of Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda should each have their own District Representative. He made that comment during a special sitting in the House of Assembly which […]

Jamaican granted bail after allegedly wounding man with knife, claims self-defence
A Jamaica national was granted $40,000 signed bail in the Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly inflicted serious wounds on another man in Road Town. Charged with wounding is 24-year-old Prince Akeem Bambury. He pleaded not guilty to the offence when […]

Numerous proposals | BVI could become a financial technology hub
Government is currently locked in talks with an unspecified number of potential investors on financial technology opportunities for the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during a BVI Digital Economy Symposium on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He […]

Premier promises to rebuild Prospect Reef before his current term in office ends
Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has pledged to breathe new life back into the hurricane-ravaged Prospect Reef Resort before he demits office. Fahie said having the state-owned resort back into operation will considerably assist in increasing the territory’s […]