By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist While promising to be an approachable administrator who will listen to all views, newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today made it clear that he will take a no-nonsense approach to preserving the best […]

Newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today spoke highly of the government and people of the British Virgin Islands following his assessment of post-rain recovery efforts. He hit the ground running yesterday, moments after he touched the tarmac at Terrence B […]

While stating that the cost of quickly restoring normality to the territory that was battered two weeks ago by a tropical wave is significant, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith today said he will discuss how best the United Kingdom (UK) […]

The police have made another appeal for parents to ensure their children are involved in ‘wholesome’ activities; this after an incident in which five minors were arrested in relation to the theft of two motor scooters from the Road Town […]

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool said it is difficult for some drains to be cleaned due to the type of covering on them – a situation that no doubt contributed to the flooding experienced in sections of Road […]

The government has announced that August 25 is the deadline for persons affected by the recent flooding and landslides to file claims in order to get assistance through the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). It noted that small business owners […]

The British Virgin Islands team, having surpassed expectation to reach the Division 3 final in the CONCACAF U15 Boys Championship, found French Guyana too hot to handle – losing 6-0 at the IMG Academy in Florida on Saturday. The first […]

One day before being sworn in as the new governor of the British Virgin Islands, Augustus Jaspert and his family arrived in the territory to warm greetings from officials. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith, Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie, […]

Gunmen have robbed two women of a white motor scooter in Fat Hog’s Bay, Tortola. Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), however, managed to recover the motorcycle from bushes in the Fat Hog’s Bay area. Details of […]

Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has granted $45,000 bail to Shaquille Benjamin, who is accused of being in possession of marijuana. The prosecution alleged that, around 8pm on January 18 this year, police were on foot patrol in the Purcell Estate […]