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Former Health Minister Carvin Malone

Even Great Britain can’t secure its borders alone

Former Territorial-At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone, has rubbished claims that the absence of a strong security force will amount to a critical chink in the BVI’s proverbial armour if it pursues self-determination or independence from the United Kingdom (UK). Malone was […]

by / on September 5, 2023 at 7:10 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

UPDATE: Man injured in Long Bush shooting dies

The male victim of yesterday’s shooting incident has died, BVI News understands. He reportedly died while receiving treatment at the Dr D Orlando Smith hospital. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has not yet released his identity. Law enforcers […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 7:12 AM /
Gov’t fixes water quality issue at Handsome Bay

Gov’t fixes water quality issue at Handsome Bay

The government has addressed a bothersome issue of poor water quality and a foul odour emanating from the taps of residents of Virgin Gorda. Director of the Water & Sewerage Department Brian Davis said the foul smell which affected residents […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 7:05 AM /
Nine firms submit bids for new WE Ferry Terminal

Nine firms submit bids for new WE Ferry Terminal

A shortlisting and evaluation exercise is now expected to commence after nine firms again submitted bids to participate in the pre-qualification process for the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal. A new deadline was set for August 31 […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:21 AM /
Permanent Secretary in the Deputy governor's Office , Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome.

We’ve gone way beyond COI recommendations

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Sharleen Dabreo-Lettsome, has indicated that the government has surpassed its mandate in delivering on reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Dabreo-Lettsome, while appearing on the Government Business At Its […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:11 AM /
OPINION: Navigating the information Age | A crisis in journalism

OPINION: Navigating the information Age | A crisis in journalism

By Damion Grange, Contributor In the heart of the Information Age, we find ourselves amidst a disconcerting trend: SENSATIONALISM has evolved into a valuable commodity. As a result, the twin pillars of journalism, the need to produce factually informative content […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:04 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

BVI records uptick in COVID cases

The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This is according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who said in a statement on […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM /
Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are actively conducting investigations into the recent drug seizure on Anegada. On August 19, 2023, Officers seized a […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM /
Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission, Lisa Penn-Lettsome

Constitutional Review Commission gets six-month extension

The government has announced that the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has been given an extension from July 8 to December 31, 2023 to complete its mandate. It was further revealed in a post-meeting Cabinet statement that Cabinet decided to extend […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:57 AM /
McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

Kyron McMaster stunned the sprinting world when he pulled off a classic photo finish to best Norwegian world record holder, Karsten Warholm, for first place in the 400-metre hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League yesterday, August 31. Warholm, previously undefeated […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM /