Government Information Service (press release) – The Government of the Virgin Islands has stated that the water distribution network is still a major priority as plans are set to continue various upgrades within the Territory. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr […]

The executive of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is seeking to have the party’s recently elected Chairman Andrew Fahie replace Julian Fraser as Leader of the Opposition. This is the second attempt that is being made to have Fahie […]

Reports reaching BVI News Online are that a male scooter rider has suffered an apparent broken leg in an accident near Big Brothers Gas Station in Baughers Bay, Tortola. The scooter reportedly collided with a Jeep transporting tourists about mid-day, […]

A motorist accused of hitting another person’s vehicle with his car before fleeing the accident scene has been fined $1,475. Dale Peters, a native of St Vincent, was sentenced today after he pleaded guilty to five traffic offences in the […]

The young man who died before daybreak today (January 17) in a scooter accident on Tortola has been identified as Kyle ‘Coochie’ Frank from Purcell Estate. As BVI News Online earlier reported, the 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the accident […]

While noting that he will push ahead with extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport despite concerns even within his Cabinet, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday said the improved facility is expected to pump an additional […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday told the House of Assembly that crime decreased by 4 percent last year when compared to the year 2015, adding that plans are afoot to enhance the police firearms response mechanisms ‘in line with […]

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews last night confirmed that police officers were near the bar in Long Look when Franklyn Fahie was shot dead on January 6, and that one suspect has been held in relation to the murder. He […]

The National Democratic Party (NDP) government said it will ensure the laws regarding beach access are upheld. “All beaches in the BVI are public, and my government will ensure that it is equally so in their use as it is […]

While noting that the ongoing rough sea conditions that caused beach closures across the territory is the worst he’s seen in roughly a decade, Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board Russell Harrigan said these conditions have had both negative and […]