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Ethically challenged! Skelton slams VIP’s record

Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader, Ronnie Skelton, described the BVI’s current political leaders as ethically challenged as he sought to demonstrate why he should replace Dr Natalio Wheatley as the territory’s next Premier. Skelton served previously as the BVI’s […]

by / on March 20, 2023 at 7:44 AM /
Dawson seeks greater profitability for D1 farmers and fishers

Dawson seeks greater profitability for D1 farmers and fishers

First District candidate for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Dr Karl Dawson is seeking to deliver greater profitability to the livelihoods of agriculture workers in the constituency through a weekly culture day in Carrot Bay. He proposed this among other […]

by / on March 20, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Vice President of the Rotary Club of Tortola Ian Smith.

PVIM: Ian Smith replaces Hewlett for D4 as ‘MB’ added for D5

The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) made what it described as some ‘big changes’ to its electoral ticket ahead of its launch at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town last evening, March 19. The PVIM removed […]

by / on March 20, 2023 at 6:59 AM /
Minister Vincent Wheatley

Lands in hands! Wheatley pushes for greater land ownership

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has appealed for a greater distribution of lands for the people of the BVI, especially on the island of Virgin Gorda. “We have to get the lands in people’s hands. There’s only one thing left […]

by / on March 17, 2023 at 7:48 AM /
Rotary's Assistant Governor, Lorna Smith

Smith promises ‘BVI Youth Trust’ if elected

Amid recurring reports of violence and indiscipline in local schools, Territorial At-Large candidate in the upcoming General Elections, Lorna Smith is promising to establish what she described as a BVI Youth Trust if elected. Smith, a former First Lady of […]

by / on March 17, 2023 at 7:39 AM /
Former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering.

Pickering happy for four-year absence from HOA

Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering said he is happy he has been out of the House of Assembly (HOA) for the past four years, arguing that he was able to avoid the myriad of scandals that have plagued the […]

by / on March 17, 2023 at 7:11 AM /
Man arrested for writing nearly $30K in stolen cheques

Man arrested for writing nearly $30K in stolen cheques

A Baughers Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of obtaining property by deception for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded an unsuspecting resident of nearly $30,000. BVI News understands that the man, whose name our news centre cannot […]

by / on March 17, 2023 at 6:42 AM /
Former First Lady added to NDP list as At-Large candidate

Former First Lady added to NDP list as At-Large candidate

Former First Lady Lorna Smith said she has decided to contest the upcoming elections with the National Democratic Party (NDP). Smith, who declared her interest recently as an independent Territorial At-Large candidate, said in a recent release that she felt […]

by / on March 17, 2023 at 6:25 AM /
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Travel expected to increase with BVI-St Maarten partnership

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) said it is expecting air travel to the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island to increase as passengers travelling to the territory through St Maarten will see a significant reduction in the in-transit fees […]

by / on March 16, 2023 at 4:43 PM /
Outrageous! Resident puzzled at $100K Brewers Bay bathroom bill

Outrageous! Resident puzzled at $100K Brewers Bay bathroom bill

A caller to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Let’s Talk radio show expressed surprise at the enormous construction cost for a bathroom facility at the Brewer’s Bay beach in the Second District. The bathroom, which has been a long-promised amenity […]

by / on March 16, 2023 at 9:53 AM /