While the rest of the territory complains about poor internet service locally, government workers on Virgin Gorda would be happy to get any internet at all. But, according to Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn, other residents on the island […]

Government has been performing ‘satisfactorily’ in clearing public debt for the British Virgin Islands, says Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith. “Although our total public debt was somewhere around the region of $284 million, by the end […]

Government Minister Myron Walwyn wants Premier Dr D Orlando Smith, former Chief Minister Ralph O’Neal, and other locals who were instrumental in the development of the territory to be given honours while they are still alive. Walwyn made the clarion […]

A scooter rider was injured on Sunday in a vehicular accident on the James Walter Francis dual carriageway on Tortola. It is not clear how the accident happened but reports are that the rider collided with the back of a […]

His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert is pictured with the Social Development Department team on Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 27. Residents united and wore blue as a symbol of support to survivors of child abuse and advocate for […]

Branch Manager of Scotiabank in Road Town, Ryan Best reportedly has been seriously injured in traffic accident in the Caribbean island of St Maarten. According to media reports, St Maarten police say Best was injured in a ‘hit and run’ […]

The long-standing issue of sewerage in Greenland and other communities on the eastern end of Tortola is set to get some much-needed attention. During a visit to the affected area this week, Works Minister Mark Vanterpool announced plans to properly […]

A recent report from the BVI Tourist Board has shown that the territory’s tourism statistics are facing massive declines. While citing the stats, Junior Minister for Tourism Archibald Christian has called on government to pay more attention to the industry. […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist The British Virgin Islands is once again under pressure to reveal the names of beneficial owners of offshore companies registered in the territory. Beneficial owners are persons who enjoy the benefits of ownership in […]

Education Minister Myron Walwyn has labelled Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie as a dishonest politician who has used ‘school children’ to score political points. “It’s unfortunate that after all these years Honourable Fahie still has a tenuous relationship with the truth,” […]