Representatives of BVI’s financial services sector recently participated in the Asia Outbound Summit, where they showcased the jurisdiction as a premier hub in offshore finance and wealth management. The Asia Outbound Summit is an annual event that brings together key […]
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US prosecutors present witnesses, extensive evidence against Fahie
The prosecution has disclosed a list of six persons expected to take the stand as witnesses when the drug and money laundering trial against former Premier Andrew Fahie begins in January. Fahie, 53, is charged with one count of conspiracy […]
Premier backs Guyana in ongoing border dispute with Venezuela
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has thrown his support behind Guyana as that country remains embroiled in a border dispute with Venezuela. Venezuela and Guyana are currently in a dispute over an oil-rich area called Essequibo. The international community has signalled […]
Human rights now a concern with publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership
Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has announced that the BVI will not push to implement publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership in the financial services industry, despite previous promises to do so. Beneficial owners are persons who enjoy the […]
Premier to critics: There’s no endless pot of money!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned critics that they will never get everything they want from the budget and insisted that there is no infinite reservoir of funds for the territory to tap into when executing projects. “This year’s budget […]
Hard to keep up! Premier bemoans constant change of UK OT Ministers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed frustration at the constant changing of United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs) ministers. David Rutley is the UK’s latest Parliamentary Undersecretary of State and Premier Wheatley complained that the constant changes in that office […]
RVIPF officers petition for Police Commissioner’s removal
A private petition signed by dozens of concerned officers within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has called for the dismissal of Police Commissioner Mark Collins from office. The petition cites a slew of allegations ranging from misconduct to […]
Former Premier Fahie seeks bail variation for Christmas
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed an unopposed motion requesting a modification of his current bond conditions to allow his wife to retain travel documents during her upcoming visit to Miami for the holidays. Fahie is currently on bond and […]
UK open to climate change fund for BVI, OTs
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the UK State Minister for Energy, Graham Stuart has expressed that he is open to establishing a climate change fund to assist BVI and other Overseas Territories that are grappling with the global […]
Man charged with burglary after alleged forensic report
BVI News understands that a man who is already in custody was recently slapped with additional charges after his fingerprints matched those found at the scene of a burglary. It’s reported that a couple contacted the police after they returned […]
