By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff It is not globally uncommon for an initiative spearheaded by one government leader to be shelved when another leader succeeds him/her. But, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he is confident that will not […]

Chinese nationals are no longer required to have a visa to enter the British Virgin Islands. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the pronouncement during a press conference on Thursday, June 21. “We made the decision a few weeks ago […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he will remain in representational politics despite his intention to not seek re-election as the leader of the National Democratic Party come Saturday, June 23. Dr Smith made the statement at a press conference […]

Though still recovering from the onslaught of the September 2017 hurricanes, the British Virgins Islands continues to receive top ratings in the tourism industry. The Caribbean Journal recently rated Anegada among the top 18 best islands to visit in the […]

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero set Croatia on their way to victory and a place in the last 16. On a night […]

The British Virgin Islands will soon have an additional bank and more employment opportunities for persons in the financial sector. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the announcement to members of the press today, June 21, while giving an update […]

General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham said a faulty grid, old electricity distribution equipment, and unstable weather were the leading causes of a power outage that affected almost all the territory on Tuesday, June 21. Eleven […]

While stating he supports the idea of a British Virgin Islands native heading Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, former Superintendent of Prison David Foot said there are no locals currently capable of running the prison. He said the current […]

Having recorded a startling 10 murders in 2017 — the highest in nearly a decade, the British Virgin Islands is experiencing a major drop in murders so far this year. The territory is seeing a 50 percent decrease in murders […]

PRESS RELEASE: Director at the Department for Disaster Management, Sharleen DaBreo, MBE has said that the Territory has to manage its resources with transparency and strict accountability following the lessons learned in 2017. To this end, thirty persons representing a […]