Premier Dr D Orlando Smith today confirmed that Government will not impose tax on some items imported into the territory by residents. He said “individuals and businesses are permitted to import supplies to assist in rebuilding efforts. To support this […]

Six of the 143 inmates who escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison following damaged to the facility by Hurricane Irma are still on the run. Minister with responsibility for prison, Myron Walwyn disclosed the numbers during a press briefing this morning […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Desperate calls are going out to the government to help provide security, medical personnel, and other assistance at the Multipurpose Sports Complex which is now a shelter to many who lost their homes in […]

The Ministry of Health has said the festival grounds in Road Town is not a distribution centre and is telling residents to not visit the location for relief supplies. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Tasha Bertie, said the location is being used […]

While residents complain that businesses have been hiking their prices, Roadtown Wholesale (RTW) is claiming that it lowered its prices since Hurricane Irma. RTW owns and operates RiteWay Supermarket, Fine Foods, and Cash & Carry in the BVI. “[RTW] can […]

  Residents in the British Virgin Islands are being told they could get electrocuted if they are not cautious around fallen utility poles which are scattered throughout the territory. Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Henry Creque, […]

  Automatic teller machines (ATMs) have now joined supermarkets and gas stations as one of the most sought-after services in the British Virgin Islands. Persons have been flocking ATMs in light of the cash-only policy implemented by the few businesses […]

The National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) said it has not abandoned Virgin Gorda, Anegada, or Jost Van Dyke and that a communications desk is set up for those three islands. It added that alternative means such as satellite phones are […]

The Commercial Court in the British Virgin Islands has been moved to another Eastern Caribbean country and will resume operations before the month ends. The court was relocated after Hurricane Irma thrashed the BVI this month. “Having temporarily relocated to […]

All residents in the British Virgin Islands have now been given the ofiicial ‘all-clear’ to go outdoors following Hurricane Maria. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave the go-ahead in a media release this morning. Up to late yesterday, the BVI was still under […]