The United Kingdom government reportedly is displeased with the progress of repairs in key sections and sectors of the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering said UK minister responsible for Overseas Territories Lord Tariq Ahmad had expressed his […]

The 21 illegal immigrants smuggled into the territory last year had planned to fool Virgin Islands authorities that they were ‘Haitian refugees’ seeking asylum, the Magistrate’s Court has been told. Those claims came from accused Haitian, Luc Eloi when he […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he “cannot say” whether the legislative changes that the government will adopt to remain off the European Union’s (EU) blacklist of tax havens will harm the local financial services industry, which is the BVI’s […]

The BVI experienced a considerable amount of flooding Thursday night from a tropical wave that was affecting the area. Authorities have not given any official word on the height of the waters which were dumped during Thursday’s heavy rains. But, […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Local athletic sensation Kyron McMaster has had a season decorated with victories and his latest run has landed him the International Association of Athletics Federation’s (IAAF) trophy for the Men’s 400-metre Hurdles event. McMaster […]

Two locals have joined the ranks of some the world’s most elite scholars to receive the prestigious Chevening scholarship from the United Kingdom. The local awardees are Brittney Smith and Hakim Creque. The Chevening scholarship is giving the local duo […]

A flash flood advisory has been issued for the British Virgin Islands. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service issued the advisory at 4pm on Thursday, August 30. The advisory will remain in effect till midnight. But, the meteorological service said […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he will be seeking to amend a policy that requires expatriate parents to pay a ‘fee’ for their children who are ‘born here’ to remain in the territory. The Premier told members of the […]

An 18-year-old Humtums Ghut resident has been sentenced to serve months at Her Majesty’s Prison for burglary and criminal damage. Though K’Shoy Alexander was sentenced to one year imprisonment for each offence, he will only serve a total of six […]

Dear Editor,  I recently experienced something that is troubling to me. I took a taxi from the Waterfront in Road Town going to a destination last Thursday. When the taxi got to Crafts Alive, a young Hispanic gentleman stopped the […]