A crew member of a popular ferry operating between BVI and the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) was arrested on Monday, September 9, on suspicion of drug importation after marijuana was discovered aboard the vessel. According to highly placed sources, […]

Statistics from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reveal that 2023 recorded the highest number of crimes that resulted in serious harm or death over the past three years. In many instances, 2024 is closely trailing, indicating that the […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has raised concerns that local young people in the BVI are finding it increasingly difficult to build wealth due to financial regulations. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Skelton expressed frustration over the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that he looks forward to welcoming UK Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty to the Virgin Islands in early November and introducing him to the people of the territory. Premier Wheatley said he met with Minister […]

During a recent press conference, Governor Daniel Pruce addressed concerns about unsigned bills passed by the House of Assembly. The Governor admitted that he was unaware of any significant delays in approving Bills other than those related to the Commission […]

Former political candidate Coy Levons has criticised the government’s handling of healthcare issues in Virgin Gorda following the tragic death of resident Revovion ‘Bucky’ Sprauve. Levons expressed concern that the island’s healthcare system has not met the needs of its […]

WINAIR, a regional airline with a long history in the Caribbean, is considering adding direct flights to Virgin Gorda. The airline’s CEO, Hans van de Velde, shared this information during an interview with JTV recently. During the interview, van de […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has slammed the government’s poor management of the BVI, pointing to the untidy appearance of the territory’s roadsides as just one example of its poor record in office. Mather criticised the government’s decision to […]

Venezuelan national Ricardo Martinez who was among a group involved in a  high speed chase with police last month, was fined $6,500 for illegal entry after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, September 10.Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin imposed the […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the launch of the BVI Moves programme to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day on Saturday, September 14, under the theme, “Power Through Collective Action.” The programme will kick off with a run […]