Shortly before 46-year-old Great Mountain resident, Lenia Green succumbed to gunshot wounds, she allegedly named St Vincent native, Rohan Williams as her rapist and shooter. Williams, who was brought before the court solely on a murder charge, was not required […]
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95% coverage rate | Increase in child measles vaccinations locally
Amid a major outbreak of measles worldwide, local health officials are reporting an increase in child vaccinations for the virus in the British Virgin Islands. Manager of the National Expanded Programme on Immunisation Marina Fleming-Bedeau explained that more children are […]
Just under 200 Belongerships issued in the last two years
Statistics from Premier Andrew Fahie has indicated that just under 200 Belongership statuses were issued to expatriate residents in the last two years while the NDP was still in government. Premier Fahie provided the statistics at a recent sitting of […]
BVI to increase spot checks during CXC exams amid security breach in T&T
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said steps will be taken locally to reduce the likelihood of security breaches while BVI students sit exams from external bodies such as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). His remarks come days after CXC’s announcement […]
Employers encouraged to facilitate workers as gov’t stages nat’l thanksgiving service
Premier Andrew Fahie is encouraging employers to facilitate their workers as government hosts a national thanksgiving service this week. The Premier made the request in a media release on Monday while noting the importance of prayer. “As a Government, we […]
BVI can be a real model for green economies, says Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert said he believes the BVI can be a real model of leadership in achieving a green economy in the territory. The governor said he supports the many green initiatives currently being undertaken by both government and private […]
St Vincent man charged for Sunday night’s murder
A man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Great Mountain resident, Lenia Green on Sunday night. Charged with murder is 37-year-old St Vincent native, Rohan Williams. Acting Commissioner of Police, Alwin James, commended his officers […]
Gov’t auctioning over 20 derelict vessels, yachts
More than 20 derelict vessels and yachts will be auctioned off in June by the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR). This according to a joint media release by the Ministry of Finance and VISR, which revealed that bidding will officially […]
Man in custody on suspicion of murder, rape after Sunday’s shooting
A man has been taken into custody following the shooting death of a woman on Tortola, Sunday night, May 26. The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape, BVI News understands. Police have not release the identity […]
Labour reform: Foreign companies must give locals top positions to operate in BVI
Investors who establish new businesses in the British Virgin Islands will soon be required to grant their company’s senior management positions to BVIslanders/Belongers. Premier Andrew Fahie said this will be done through changes to the territory’s existing Labour and Immigration […]
