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Doctor charged with assaulting wife

Doctor charged with assaulting wife

BVI News understands that a doctor was recently arrested for physically assaulting his wife — the mother of his children. It is understood that the doctor is an expatriate but his nationality is unknown at this time. Reports are that […]

by / on December 18, 2023 at 6:15 AM /
British Overseas Territories flags

UK and OTs forge agreement on modern partnership

A joint declaration that promises a “modern partnership” built on mutual respect and shared values was agreed on between the United Kingdom (UK) and its 14 Overseas Territories (OTs) recently. The landmark agreement, forged during the Joint Ministerial Council meeting […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 8:03 AM /
Office of the Governor

Governor’s Office funds major youth projects

The Governor’s Office, with support through UK funding, has earmarked a total of $30,000 for three impactful youth empowerment projects in the territory. These projects involve persons aged 13 to 21 years. The grants aim to contribute to the delivery […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:59 AM /
Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Too many youth have lost their lives — Governor

Governor John Rankin has expressed concern about the number of lives lost to gun violence among young people in the territory, contending that events that have been taking place in recent months have been worrying for everyone. Speaking at a […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:53 AM /
16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

16 counts of theft! Woman accused of taking funds from bank account

BVI News understands that a member of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee — 45-year-old Luz Sanchez — has been charged for taking funds from someone else’s local bank account. According to a report from the police, the woman […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM /
Wealth hidden in tax havens could help fight climate crisis

Wealth hidden in tax havens could help fight climate crisis

The amount of tax lost every year to multinational corporations and wealthy individuals using tax havens is on par with the amount of money needed each year to cover the estimated cost of climate-induced loss and damage. This is the […]

by / on December 15, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
The tourism hotspot, Quito's Gazebo in Cane Garden Bay

Vanterpool family purchasing Quito’s Inn and Restaurant

Former lawmaker Mark Vanterpool has announced that his family group is expected to purchase the Quito’s Inn & Restaurant establishment in Cane Garden Bay. Vanterpool was speaking recently at the ceremony for another acquisition for his family group — the […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 10:05 AM /
Banco Popular is one the banks that operate in the British Virgin Islands.

Banco Popular to have 5-day banking in VG next year

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has announced that Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda will expanding the number of days it offers baking services on the sister island. The bank currently operates on a three-day schedule and Wheatley said he was […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 7:26 AM /
The Terrance B International Airport

Airport expansion not considered by UK in debt levels

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that the United Kingdom will not consider loan funding acquired for the BVI’s planned airport expansion project as part of the territory’s debt limits. He said this was expressed in discussions had with British […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 6:55 AM /
Police charge unnamed gov’t official with Breach of Trust

Police charge unnamed gov’t official with Breach of Trust

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced that Breach of Trust charges were laid against a senior government official on Wednesday, December 13, concerning an ongoing investigation within His Majesty’s Customs. Despite repeated inquiries from the media, there has […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 6:01 AM /