Cabinet has approved a major change to the fee schedule for various citizenship services. This fresh fee structure, set to start on June 1, originates from a Cabinet resolution on November 14, 2023, and marks an endeavour to guarantee the […]
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Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers
By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist While the British Virgin Islands await the long-promised consumer protection legislation, residents are being told to sound an alarm, and boycott local businesses that are price gouging. The call came from Junior Minister for […]
Expat looters to be deported
Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has said expatriate residents who were involved in post-hurricane looting will be deported from the British Virgin Islands. While speaking during a recent community forum, Pickering said the government has already held discussions on the […]
Family mourns: Former First Lady laid to rest
Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Mourning family members of former First lady Lillian Romney clung to each other for comfort as they stood over Lilly’s white and gold casket where her lifeless body rested. Relatives wept as they said final goodbyes […]
Fairwell Inez Turnbull!
Scores of persons turned out today at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church for the Thanksgiving Service of late educator, Inez Turnbull. She died on September 30 at 89 years old. Turnbull was hailed today for contributing more than four […]
Accused murderer, two other inmates still at large
A man charged with murder is still on the loose after escaping from Her Majesty’s Prison following Hurricane Irma. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the escapee is Dominican Republic native, Santo Hernandez. He is accused of murdering Alston […]
Body identified; police launch probe
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it is investigating the death of a 68-year-old man whose body was found just below Threllfall on Tortola recently. The deceased has been identified as missing person Norbert ‘Fix It’ Wheatley of Huntums Ghut. […]
Construction courses to be offered at HLSCC
Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will very soon be offering building and construction-related courses to students. Walwyn said these courses are being added to the college’s curriculum in light of the increased demand […]
Governor departs for UK today; Premier to follow
Governor Augustus Jaspert will today embark on another trip out of the territory to have more discussions with the United Kingdom (UK) government. Governor Jaspert had departed for the UK exactly a month ago on similar business. “Today I travel […]
BVI Airways flights still expected, work ongoing – Premier
While the territory grapples to recover from the devastation caused from last month’s hurricanes, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has claimed that work is happening to get the long-delayed BVI Airways flights operational. Government this year handed seven million of […]
