The British Virgin Islands will have to wait another few months before major cruise lines return to the territory, Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has said. While speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, the minister forecast that […]

While stating that negotiations with the United Kingdom are ongoing, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said six persons have been approved for appointment to the Recovery Agency Board, so far. Robert Mathavious has been confirmed as chairman, while other approved […]

A section of the roadway in Paraquita Bay has reverted to a state of disrepair; mere days after the Ministry of Communications and Works underwent a road repair project in the area. The damaged roadway is located a short distance […]

A Jamaican visitor who was held last week trying to smuggle more than 15 kilograms of cocaine through the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport has made an appearance in the Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-two-year-old Jillany Mullings is charged with importation of […]

By Esther Durand, BVI News Journalist A 19-year-old differently abled local has defied the odds and has successfully earned his high school diploma with an extraordinary 3.29 Grade Point Average. Joshua Lawrence, who now has his eyes set on becoming a […]

Government has launched an online application portal for the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry. The new system was launched on April 15 and allows seafarers to apply for endorsements that recognise a certificate of competency. Seafarers can also use the system […]

PRESS RELEASE: Derol Redhead rescued all three points for the table-topping Sugar Boys on Sunday, Apri 22, as his 84th-minute strike secured a 3-2 win over Panthers FC. Meanwhile, Old Madrid FC leapfrogged the Islanders FC into third place with […]

Following an announcement that the annual emancipation festivities are being scaled down this year, revellers have been guaranteed that the Rise and Shine Tramp will not be excluded from the festivities. The event, which is a J’ouvert, will remain as […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting three arrests between April 15 and 21. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and their charges as follows: Drug importation Police arrested and charged 22-year-old Jamaican, Jillany […]

Unknown assailants have been burglarizing businesses such as electronic stores on Tortola, and law enforcers suspect burglars are now reselling the stolen devices at cheap prices. Police also suspect the said burglars are behind the recent break-in at iSmart in […]