Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser wants Government to declare when proposed legislation “will be brought” to the House of Assembly to “liberate” local companies from “onerous” regulations that are best applicable only to offshore firms in the financial […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Health minister, Red Cross appeal for help
There is an appeal for residents to rally behind the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Red Cross, and donate manpower as well as money. Minister of Health and Social Development Ronnie Skelton, as well as Director of the BVI Red Cross […]
Neighbour denies assaulting Moviene Fahie
A woman who the court heard is a native of the Dominican Republic, Bianca Shulterbrandt, has made an appearance in the Magistrate’s Court in relation to an incident in which she and her neighbour Moviene Fahie were locked in an […]
Motorists advised about upcoming road works
Government Information Service (press release) – Motorists and other users of the Territory’s roads are notified of the following upcoming road works scheduled to take place. The installation of sewer force main pipes from Fine Foods Supermarket to the Long […]
BREAKING NEWS: Gunshot victim dies in hospital
The man who was shot and wounded in the Long Look area of Tortola on Saturday night, Shaun Richards, has died. He passed away this evening at Peebles Hospital. Earlier today, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated that […]
Smith guilty of beating sex worker for more
Garry Smith has been convicted after he was accused of assaulting and stealing from a ‘sex worker’ because he did not get his money’s worth of pleasure. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards found the 43-year-old guilty of theft and assault occasioning […]
INSPIRE BVI: From rejection to distinction
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff When James Halliday made his first attempt to enter the law enforcement profession, he was refused. But, through resilience, the Nevis native is now among the most decorated personnel to have served in […]
Little Dix promotes staff – new managing director
Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda today announced the appointment of a new managing director months before the anticipated reopening of the property in December this year, following a complete renovation. In his new position, Andreas Pade will play […]
Complex relationships – Man loses deportation case
In a case involving complex relationship ties, Jamaican national Peter Gray has lost his legal battle to remain in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Gray was ordered deported in April 2015 after he entered a woman’s bedroom and sexually assaulted […]
Critical condition -Social media ‘suspect’ released
Acting on information circulated on social media, police have held one person in relation to the shooting of Shaun Richards, who remains in critical condition at hospital. However, the person who was held after the incident in the Long Look […]