The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has earned the number 33 rankng in New York Times’ annual and coveted 52 places to go in 2025 with the BVI being one of only two Caribbean destinations featured in the article. According to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of its Political Council. This marks the first time since 2016 that the BVI has held these leadership positions, […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that the Trade Department would undergo restructuring in 2025 While delivering his Speech from the Throne address on Tuesday, January 7, the Governor indicated it was an initiative to be rolled out by the Wheatley administration […]

BVI News has received reports of a fire aboard a vessel named Phantom in Frenchman’s Cay on Thursday evening, January 9. Chief Fire Officer Zebulon McLean stated that the Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue Services received the report around 7 […]

During the Throne Speech delivered by Governor Daniel Pruce this week, tourism was identified as a priority area for legislative reform to drive economic growth and sustain the territory’s cultural identity. “Tourism is the engine of our economy and leading […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has firmly rejected Opposition legislator Melvin Mitch Turnbull’s claims that the government is “selling out” the people of the BVI through the recently introduced Police Amendment Act, 2024. Turnbull’s claims were made during debate on the […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has raised concerns over striking a balance between empowering the police to fight crime and safeguarding the rights of private citizens. Debating the Police Amendment Bill 2024 yesterday, Skelton emphasised the need for clarity and restraint […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the capture of Vincentian national Paul Jack, who is accused of committing a series of crimes ranging from immigration offences to larceny-related activities. According to the RVIPF, Jack, who had previously […]

Police Constable Earlando Baynes has been arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Police Officer, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The RVIPF stated that Baynes’ breach of information led to the compromise of a […]

The government plans to revise the Consumer Protection Act of 2020 to address emerging concerns, particularly regarding pricing and business practices. Governor Daniel Pruce highlighted the upcoming amendments during his Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, emphasising their importance in […]