A senior government official has been arrested on suspicion of bribery. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has not released the name of the official but said in a brief statement on Monday that the officer is attached to […]
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Acquitted cop may seek compensation from gov’t, says attorney
Shawn Henry, the police officer recently acquitted of criminal wrongdoings, may seek compensation from the government, his Attorney Ian Wilkinson has said. Wilkinson, a Queen’s Counsel (QC), gave that statement to BVI News moments after Henry was acquitted at the […]

Businesses test prototype of govt’s new online work permit system, good reviews
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 […]

D7 to form council to manage community projects, district rep seeks volunteers
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 […]

Local artistes should be at forefront of our festivals — Wheatley
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 […]

VG Easter Fest to be scaled down again, festival committee $300K in debt
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 […]

One of three accused cops acquitted
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 […]

BVI to increase accommodations | Premier promises 5K extra beds in five years
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 […]

Better roads, education needed before bigger bikes allowed in BVI
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 […]

Gov’t worker pleads guilty to cocaine possession, claims not be supplier
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 […]