The government has signed a contract for the construction of the Long Look Transitional Facility and Social Complex, a project Premier Natalio Wheatley said will strengthen support for vulnerable people across the Virgin Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Wheatley […]

Though small in size, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the BVI continues to hold its own on the global stage, declaring that the territory “punches above its weight” and plays a respected role in international decision-making circles. Speaking […]

A Virgin Islands delegation led by Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith OBE has concluded a week-long trade mission to Latin America, which sought to strengthen business partnerships and promote the Territory’s financial services sector. The mission, held from […]

A man is in critical condition following an early morning shooting along Fahie Hill Road on Monday, 3 November, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed. According to police, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds after the vehicle […]

Police confirmed the names of two of the three men arrested following a recent gun and explosives discovery in Baughers Bay. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) named the men as Jeremy Nibbs, 37, of Pockwood Pond, and Kyle […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather suggested that holding a referendum in the BVI would lead to greater public participation in the democratic process, resulting in higher voter turnout in a general election. Speaking during the recent constitutional review debate […]

Jose Almestica (left) and John Burgos/caption] Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has suspended all police vacation leave until the end of December as officers intensify the manhunt for two inmates who escaped His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut last […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says he is inspired by Anguilla’s ongoing airport expansion, even as the BVI pushes ahead with its own long-discussed plans to lengthen the runway at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. Speaking during a panel discussion […]

More than 90 jobs will be created as part of the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Nanny Cay Marina and Resort, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project held last Friday. The marina expansion is the […]

Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull is sounding the alarm over what he describes as a troubling pattern of financial abuse targeting the territory’s senior citizens. Turnbull accused the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) of charging persons aged 65 and […]