The British Virgin Islands is grappling with an upward trend in gun-related crimes, reflected in the number of arrests made by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in November. According to the RVIPF’s latest arrest blotter, at least six […]
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Work begins on Beef Island’s beach management project
The government has commenced construction on a vending one at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, advancing the much-talked-about Long Bay Beach Management Project. Officials said the initiative attempts to balance environmental conservation with sustainable tourism by introducing structured amenities and […]
Health Minister hails new Public Assistance Act
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has hailed the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 as “a significant step forward” in providing comprehensive and fair support to the territory’s most vulnerable residents. The newly signed legislation introduces sweeping changes to social welfare in […]
Gov’t launches campaign to educate public on COI reforms
The government has launched the Governance Transformation Education (GTE) campaign to increase public understanding of the changes implemented as part of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. The campaign aims to explain the impact of nine major policies approved by […]
Customs intercepts major drug shipment in cargo operation
His Majesty’s Customs Department has announced the interception of a significant drug importation operation that occurred on Tuesday, December 10. According to a government press release issued on Thursday, December 12, customs officers discovered numerous packages containing a green vegetable […]
12-year-old charged for using indecent language, granted $3K bail
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 12-year-old boy with indecent language, setting his bail at $3,000. According to the RVIPF, the boy was arrested on November 22 in the Greenland area after reportedly hurling profanities at […]
TAG fire confirmed as arson, says Chief Fire Officer
The fire that gutted approximately 20 vehicles at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) on the morning of Tuesday, October 15, has been confirmed as an act of arson, according to Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean. Speaking to BVI News on Wednesday, […]
Governor: Nationality of next Police Commissioner doesn’t matter
Governor Daniel Pruce has emphasised that the nationality of the next Commissioner of Police for the BVI is inconsequential. Pruce said his primary concern is appointing a candidate with the requisite skills and experience to address the territory’s evolving criminal […]
RDA gets nine responses to road consultancy services
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received nine responses to its recent Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for consultancy services to improve the road infrastructure network in the Virgin Islands. The RDA said that local and international firms […]
Country at a standstill — Skelton Cline
Clergyman and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has expressed concern over what he describes as the stagnation of the BVI’s economy, particularly for the business community. Appearing on his “Honestly Speaking” radio show recently, Skelton Cline said, “Any business owner in […]
