The BVI will welcome the Uber Soca Cruise (USC) for the first time next Tuesday, November 18. The announcement was made by Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley, who described the event as a milestone for the Territory’s […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
House of Assembly Speaker praised by elected leaders
Elected leaders in the BVI have disagreed on many things in recent years — but one rare point of unity has emerged: House of Assembly Speaker Corine George-Massicotte is a good leader. George-Massicotte is picking up praise from both sides […]
Financial services reforms earn ratings boost from regional body
The BVI has received top marks from regional regulators for its efforts to improve the way it polices financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing. The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has released its latest report on the territory, […]
Governor rejects claims of losing control over crime
Governor Daniel Pruce has rejected suggestions that he has lost control over the security situation in the Virgin Islands, insisting that law enforcement agencies are working hard to tackle rising crime and maintain public safety. During a press conference at […]
Historic move underway to make House of Assembly independent
Leaders in the BVI are taking a historic step to make the House of Assembly fully independent of the executive branch, a move Deputy Premier Julian Fraser says will transform how the territory’s legislature governs itself. Fraser introduced the proposed […]
Regulators continue wind down of Bank of Asia
The process to wind down Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited has entered a new stage under court supervision, according to a joint statement issued by the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) and the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission […]
Dom Republic national arrested and charged for armed robbery
BVI News understands that a 39-year-old man from the Dominican Republic has been arrested following an armed robbery outside a bar in Fat Hogs Bay last weekend. It’s understood that the man was arrested by officers on Saturday night and […]
Governor pressed on alleged bid to remove Acting Commissioner
Governor Daniel Pruce has dodged claims that he sought to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool from her post, saying matters between him and senior officials are handled confidentially. Speaking at a press conference at Government House on November 4, […]
Rymer outlines major upgrades after declaring water as ‘national priority’
The government has launched a 12-month action plan aimed at overhauling the Territory’s water system, which officials say has suffered from decades of underinvestment and neglect. The move comes months after the government had declared water a national critical priority, […]
BVI to seek greater self-determination in next constitution
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that all 13 elected members of the House of Assembly have reached a common position that the BVI will push for the next constitution to reflect greater self-determination. While updating the public on the […]
