When the new national beach policy comes into effect, animals such as dogs and horses will have designated areas to roam. Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley said this is necessary to ensure everyone can enjoy their stay on local […]

Despite a major outbreak of measles worldwide this year, health officials have said surveillance for the virus at major ports of entry would not be a practical measure for the territory. Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health Dr […]

The expected boom in employment on Virgin Gorda is likely to positively impact banking services on the sister island, Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has said. Wheatley said with several hotels, resorts and restaurants scheduled to reopen late this year […]

UK parliament is being encouraged to support the renewal of a modern partnership between Britain and Overseas Territories (OTs) such as the BVI. Special Envoy to the British Virgin Islands, Benito Wheatley, encouraged that partnership during a recent meeting at […]

Premier Andrew Fahie is currently attending an overseas tourism-related summit that is expected to produce benefits for the territory. The Premier is at the three-day Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami, Florida. A media release from government […]

An elderly man was found unresponsive in waters at the CSY Dock in Baugher’s Bay, Tortola moments ago. BVI News understands that the man, who was in the company of another person, was swimming in the area. Reports are that […]

A territory-wide clean-up campaign set to run for six months is underway. The campaign, which is being dubbed the ‘Trash Tag Challenge’, is targeting areas throughout the communities including beaches, parks, shorelines, homes, roadsides, and schools. Virgin Gorda which is […]

Two locals have been hauled before the Magistrate’s Court for the recent robbery of Capriccio di Mare Restaurant in Road Town. Twenty-three-year-old Carrot Bay resident Orron Glasgow — a chef at the establishment — and 28-year-old Jamoi Estridge of West […]

While defending the actions of the BVI Tourist Board, Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission Dameon Percival said he was the one who called police to the Road Town Ferry Terminal last Friday when a number of visitors were […]

Policies and measures will be implemented in the near future to help tackle the recent events of theft and vandalism at recreational facilities throughout the territory. This was revealed by the Director of the BVI Recreational Trust Stephen Payne. Payne […]