Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Myron Walwyn believes his party’s chances of being re-elected as the government would have been considerably higher if the party remained united and if the hurricanes had not affected the territory. Walwyn gave […]
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USVI dominates Sunday’s races
Despite a home track advantage, local racehorses were not able best their counterparts in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI), which outperformed the BVI to emerge as overall victors in Sunday’s horseracing event at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea […]
Increased fees for airport users
Persons using local airports to travel internationally will now have to pay $50 in fees to the Government of the Virgin Islands. A breakdown of this fee — which largely has not sat well with residents — shows that persons […]
Out of line ministers will be sacked, says Premier
The new slate of ministers under the Premier Andrew Fahie-led administration has been warned that their ministerial roles could be revoked if they are not transparent. Premier Fahie gave that warning during the new government ministers’ swearing-in ceremony at the […]
Grandmother sells food to fund 4yo grandson’s cancer bills
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Before January 9, four-year-old Jahdiel Watson was a typical four-year-old attending the Kids Connection Centre and living with his parents in Purcell Estate on Tortola. “He was never sick, always up and frisky, riding […]
Who monitors the monitors? BVI needs Independent Election Commission
The team of independent officials who the governor invited to the BVI to observe the 2019 General Elections has expressed concern that the Office of the Supervisor of Elections has virtually limitless latitude to operate without any organisation in place […]
Students defeat cops in marijuana debate
Members of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Training Academy (VILETA) came up short in convincing judges and a well-attended audience that cannabis should not be decriminalised for medicinal and religious use in the territory. The debate which was held at […]
Duo imprisoned over stolen ring
Nickail Chambers and Kiover Hatchett have been sentenced to time in prison for their involvement in the handling of a stolen ring back 2017. Chambers who was found guilty after a trial was sentenced to 12 months at Her Majesty’s […]
NDP made last-minute push for Witness Anonymity law before removal from govt
Legislation granting the court the power to protect the identity of witnesses in criminal proceedings has moved a step closer to implementation in the British Virgin Islands. This is through one of the final decisions the Cabinet made under an […]
Marlon Penn sworn in as Opposition Leader
Deputy Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has been appointed Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. Governor Augustus Jaspert swore in the Eighth District Representative on Thursday, approximately 48 hours after VIP government leader Andrew Fahie was […]
