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Health Minister Carvin Malone. (BVI News photo)

Malone remembered as a VI freedom fighter

Though he won’t get to see the next step in the Virgin Islands’ political advancement, residents are hailing the late Carvin Malone as a true champion of the Virgin Islands, who has always fought for greater autonomy for the territory. […]

by / on January 15, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
To the actual gunman or firearm mentioned in the article.

60-yr-old shot after challenging thieves

BVI News understands that a 60-year-old man was recently shot and injured by three men who allegedly attempted to steal his vehicle. Our news centre was told that the Jamaican man was inside his place of residence when he heard […]

by / on January 15, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
Belongership, residency applications double post-COI

Belongership, residency applications double post-COI

The Immigration Department saw an influx of applications for Belongership and residency, following the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in 2022. Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Nadia Demming-Hodge told lawmakers recently that applications for status in the territory […]

by / on January 15, 2024 at 6:03 AM /
Former Speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, Shirley Osborne.

UK doesn’t want BVI independent, says former Montserrat Speaker

Shirley Osborne, a former Speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, said the United Kingdom (UK) does not want to see the British Virgin Islands and other UK Overseas Territories (OTs) to become independent. “I think the British government does not […]

by / on January 15, 2024 at 5:49 AM /
Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Former Minister Carvin Malone passes away

Former Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone passed away today, January 14, 2024. Sources confirmed that Malone, known for his significant contributions as the former President of the Virgin Islands Party, passed away earlier today at the Dr D […]

by / on January 14, 2024 at 2:04 PM /
The East End Police Station on Tortola.

Man injured in East End shooting

A shooting incident occurred earlier this evening in the East End community leaving one man nursing injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force did not disclose the full extent of the man’s injuries or his current condition but noted that […]

by / on January 12, 2024 at 11:46 PM /
Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit

DPP claims office ‘most undervalued’ in gov’t

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit said her office is the most misunderstood and undervalued in the government. She added that the office was also underappreciated and oversubscribed. Scatliffe-Esprit told lawmakers during the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) budget deliberations […]

by / on January 12, 2024 at 7:35 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Here’s how some expats offend the Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that he is deeply offended by expatriates who believe the United Kingdom should get additional powers over the BVI’s elected government. The Premier said such a belief is egregious and something he finds “difficult […]

by / on January 12, 2024 at 7:16 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

I will never beg for my human rights

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he would never be in the undignified position of having to beg for his basic human rights. The Premier was at the time speaking with the media about Governor John Rankin’s move to seek enhanced […]

by / on January 12, 2024 at 6:41 AM /
Opposition explains absence from Premier’s press conference

Opposition explains absence from Premier’s press conference

Even though they had initially committed to joining the Premier at a press conference this week, Opposition members chose to stay away because they felt the government needed to account for any perceived failings the Governor has accused them of. […]

by / on January 12, 2024 at 6:18 AM /