Students of the Jost Van Dyke Primary (JVD) School have been temporarily relocated until their new school building is complete. The Education Ministry stated in a recent press release that officials met with the principal, staff and parents of the […]
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We must travel! Premier slams opposition narrative
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed what he dubbed as an opposition narrative created about his government’s need to travel frequently to attend overseas functions. The government has come under heavy criticism from the political opposition and some sections of […]
BVIAA lands huge international role
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has been elected to serve as an advisor on the governing board of the Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). The ACI serves 712 members, operating 1,925 airports in 171 countries […]
Five teens arrested after beating their peer
BVI News understands that a 13-year-old boy was recently taken to hospital after he was attacked and beaten by a group of his peers. It is understood that the victim was participating in a practice exercise with other teens when […]
Crime worsening! You could be caught in the crossfire
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has condemned the crime situation in the territory. Penn suggested that gun crime in the territory has become so bad that residents are likely to end up being unwittingly caught in the crossfire. “It’s a […]
UK offers help to develop TB Lettsome Airport
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged to support the BVI government in its work to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. It’s unclear whether the FCDO’s support will be monetary or just […]
Police to clamp down on rental vehicles with tinted windows
Police Commissioner Mark Collins said law enforcers will be clamping down on rental vehicles with tinted windows, as these have been at the centre of most serious crimes in recent times. The Commissioner gave the warning on the November 10 […]
Premier wants ‘home-grown’ talent for top cop post
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed a desire to have a local at the helm of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) once again. Premier Wheatley was asked at a recent press conference about the issue and whether he […]
Public registers on Premier’s UK agenda
The issue of public registers of beneficial ownership will be on the agenda for officials during the ongoing Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting in the United Kingdom (UK), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed. Beneficial owners are persons who enjoy […]
Former Premier to be honoured during govt’s UK visit
Government officials are expected to honour the late former Premier, Honourable Ralph T O’Neal, with a bust at a reception at the BVI London House during their trip to the United Kingdom (UK) this week. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley led […]