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Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation

Police arrest multiple suspects, including minors, in major operation

Information reaching BVI News indicates that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including minors. BVI News understands that the suspects are currently being held on suspicion […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM /
Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice

Skelton says he was removed as Opposition Leader without notice

Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader Ronnie Skelton says he was removed as Leader of the Opposition without prior notice or formal revocation. Speaking on JTV alongside National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Marlon Penn, Skelton said the decision was made […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM /
Penn: I was offered Deputy Premier role after 2023 elections

Penn: I was offered Deputy Premier role after 2023 elections

Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Marlon Penn, claimed that he was offered the post of Deputy Premier following the 2023 general elections but declined it ‘in the interest of the people’. Penn revealed this during an interview on […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM /
BVIEC rolls out new services to improve customer access

BVIEC rolls out new services to improve customer access

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is rolling out new systems to improve customer access to and payment for electricity services, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith has announced. “We are making improvements to our front-facing office to enhance customer comfort and […]

by / on March 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM /
Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn reunite under NDP banner

Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn reunite under NDP banner

Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn and leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Ronnie Skelton have announced the reunification of their parties under the NDP banner. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Penn explained that […]

by / on March 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM /
Disloyal! Talk show host bemoans Ronnie Skelton’s treatment

Disloyal! Talk show host bemoans Ronnie Skelton’s treatment

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has condemned what he described as political disloyalty to former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton following his recent ousting from the post in the House of Assembly. Appearing on his radio programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton […]

by / on March 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM /
New medical school to boost healthcare in Virgin Islands

New medical school to boost healthcare in Virgin Islands

A new medical school by Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has officially launched in the BVI to improve healthcare access and strengthen the medical workforce across the territory. The Ministry of Health and Social Development announced the move on Monday. […]

by / on March 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM /
BVI post must embrace digital age, Premier says

BVI post must embrace digital age, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told postal leaders gathered for a regional workshop this week that the local post office must embrace digital transformation to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Speaking at the Caribbean Postal Union and Universal Postal Union […]

by / on March 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM /
Nearly 7,000 participate in territory-wide tsunami exercise

Nearly 7,000 participate in territory-wide tsunami exercise

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported that nearly seven thousand people participated in the recent territory-wide earthquake and tsunami exercise. The annual exercise aims to enhance emergency plans, update procedures, train new personnel in tsunami preparedness and response, […]

by / on March 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM /
Gov’t to build agriculture hub for local farmers

Gov’t to build agriculture hub for local farmers

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government plans to develop a new agriculture complex at Paraquita Bay to boost local food production and improve crop distribution. Speaking at a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley said the new facility […]

by / on March 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM /