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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]