Government has had a soft launch for the prototype of its new work permit online system, which is being designed to curb existing problems of long lines and hours at the Labour Department when processing permit applications. Following that soft […]

A council that will manage community-based projects in the Seventh Electoral District is being established. Representative for that district Dr Natalio Wheatley told BVI News the council will be separate from politics and constituents will decide which projects are most […]

Minister of Culture Dr Natalio Wheatley believes local artistes should be at the forefront of all major festivals. Dr Wheatley has therefore instructed the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee, Carnel Clyne, “to ensure that local artistes […]

The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival will experience another scale-down this year. This according to Minister of Culture Dr Natalio Wheatley who said the festival and its government organisers, the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee, is heavily in debt. “Before […]

Shawn Henry, one of the three interdicted police officers accused of conspiracy to steal has been acquitted of the charge. Henry was freed of the charge on Friday (April 5) after his attorney Ian Wilkinson, a Queen’s Counsel (QC), successfully […]

Government will be introducing a major tourism development plan that will see thousands of additional accommodations being made available for overnight visitors by 2024. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement during his budget address this week. “We wish to increase […]

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews believes the BVI should improve its road network and develop a comprehensive safety programme before larger motorcycles are introduced in the territory. His remarks follow Premier Andrew Fahie’s announcement this week that government intends to […]

A government employee was granted $70,000 signed bail after he was found with a quantity of cocaine on November 3, 2017. Charged with possession of 31.4 grams of the drug, and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply […]

Government is focused on deepening ties within the region as part of their goal to better position the territory to receive assistance during times of need. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who was delivering his budget address in […]

One in every two unemployed young locals in the British Virgin Islands will soon receive job opportunities. Premier Andrew Fahie said this is one of his administration’s soon-to-be-implemented initiatives for the territory’s youth. It will be done over the next […]