Just under a dozen restaurants participated in this year’s Anegada Lobster Fest, serving up dishes to delight food-lovers who flocked the sister island over the weekend. The event ran from November 28-30 and, as the BVI Tourist Board describes it, […]

Culture came alive at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday as residents and visitors turned out in strong numbers for Fungi Fest 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Culture. The annual showcase of Virgin Islands heritage delivered an […]

Outspoken clergyman Bishop John Cline has called for a public protest outside Government House following Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool from her post. Governor Pruce announced yesterday that Vanterpool — who has been Acting […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has announced plans to appoint former Gibraltar Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger as Interim Acting Commissioner of Police, following his decision to remove Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool and return her to her substantive post as Deputy Commissioner. […]

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has unveiled the Virgin Islands’ largest ever budget, totalling a record $550.6 million for 2026. The figure marks a significant jump from the $382.67 million budget approved in 2024. Delivering his address […]

The government has partnered with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and humanitarian organisation Direct Relief to upgrade critical health infrastructure across the Territory. The collaboration, part of the OECS Direct Relief Health Systems Strengthening Project, aims to […]

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has encouraged Anguilla’s Premier, Cora Richardson-Hodge, to seize every opportunity to travel and engage in diplomacy that strengthens her country’s position internationally. Fraser made the remarks during a discussion marking Diplomatic Week 2025 in the British […]

Information reaching BVI News indicates that Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool will be reverted to her substantive post of Deputy Commissioner of Police within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Sources indicate that Vanterpool — who has served […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that the United Kingdom (UK) will fund a new senior security advisor to strengthen the BVI’s national security planning and coordination. Speaking at a press conference this week, Pruce said the advisor will be “a […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley will present the 2026 Budget Address today, November 6, under the theme “Pillars of Progress – Building a Sustainable Nation.” The presentation will be broadcast live at 10 a.m. on the government’s official Facebook page and […]