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Articles By: Julia Donavan

The winning design for the West End (WE) Ferry terminal project.

10-year return projected on WE Ferry Terminal investment

The West End Ferry Terminal project is expected to recoup its initial investment within 10 years, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers recently. Dr Wheatley said he could not provide a cost estimate for the project, arguing that he would […]

by / on March 1, 2024 at 7:42 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

It’s hard work to transform gov’t over two years — Premier

Despite the challenges he has faced and delays encountered, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is proud of his government’s progress on governance reforms over the past two years. “Let’s remember we are reforming a whole governance system in two […]

by / on February 15, 2024 at 7:42 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stands beside Governor Daniel Pruce during his (Pruce) swearing-in ceremony on Januaray 29, 2024. (Photos by Andre 'Shadow' Dawson.)

Premier hopeful Order in Council will be lifted after deadlines met

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the threat of a United Kingdom (UK) Order in Council would be lifted once some Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms have been implemented in the coming weeks. In the wake […]

by / on February 15, 2024 at 7:36 AM /
The Virgin Gorda Police Station

Teen charged for robbing peers on VG

BVI News understands that a 16-year-old young man was this week arrested and charged in connection to an incident where two of his peers were robbed of their personal belongings on Virgin Gorda. It’s reported that the teen who was […]

by / on February 15, 2024 at 6:29 AM /
Why didn’t you join the V-Day march against crime?

Why didn’t you join the V-Day march against crime?

Though they were few, the protestors who marched on Governor Daniel Pruce’s Office yesterday succeeded in handing over their petition which calls for better policing and crime-fighting measures in the territory. On the BVI Governor’s Facebook page, Governor Pruce’s Office […]

by / on February 15, 2024 at 6:19 AM /
PHOTOS: Residents march for improved policing

PHOTOS: Residents march for improved policing

A group of residents marched on the Governor’s Office today, as they continue to call for improved policing and crime fighting measures across the territory. The march started this morning at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road […]

by / on February 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM /
At the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News photos)

Premier to attend OECS Authority meeting today

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has left for St Kitts to participate in the 74th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority, which commences today, February 14 and ends on February 15. Premier Wheatley will be accompanied by […]

by / on February 14, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Governor Rankin

Persons found guilty in COI probes must be held accountable

Governor John Rankin has urged that persons found culpable in ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) corruption probes should be held accountable. Several public officials have been hauled before the courts on charges of Breach of Trust, including former Education Minister […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:34 AM /
No ‘relevant evidence’ destroyed in boat burning – Police

No ‘relevant evidence’ destroyed in boat burning – Police

A boat that was set ablaze earlier today in the compound of the Road Town Police Station will not stop police from proceeding with their investigations into a recent drug bust. That was the response issued by the Royal Virgin […]

by / on July 22, 2023 at 12:48 PM /
Vincent Wheatley at the Baths

No exclusive access! Nat’l Parks Trust ordered to reopen Baths to all

Vincent Wheatley at the Baths[/caption] Natural Resources Minister, Vincent Wheatley has ordered the National Parks Trust (NPT) to immediately reverse its decision to give cruise shippers exclusive access to The Baths on Virgin Gorda at special hours of the day. […]

by / on July 1, 2021 at 12:02 PM /