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USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr and BVI Governor John Duncan. (Photos by Andre 'Shadow' Dawson)

Nat’l Unity Gov’t is a courageous political move — USVI Governor

US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr has applauded BVI’s elected leaders for establishing the National Unity Government (NUG) in order to prevent the United Kingdom from suspending the constitution and snatching power away from BVIslanders. Earlier this year, […]

by / on October 24, 2022 at 8:29 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Premier decries East End double murder

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has denounced the double murder that happened on the eastern end of Tortola last Friday, October 21. Premier Wheatley urged the public to give information to the police to bring the perpetrators to justice. The police […]

by / on October 24, 2022 at 7:48 AM /
Fraser

Too many exemptions and disqualifications for jurors — Fraser

Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has suggested that there may be too many exemptions and disqualifications preventing persons from serving as jurors in trials before the High Court.  The Third District Representative’s statement came as legislators debated the provisions of the […]

by / on October 24, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
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Two unresponsive and 2 injured in East End shooting

Multiple people have been injured in a shooting incident that happened on the eastern end of Tortola Friday evening, October 21. Two persons are unresponsive and two were found injured at the scene of the incident. The Royal Virgin Islands […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 9:34 PM /
Lorna Stevens charged with breach of trust by a public officer

Lorna Stevens charged with breach of trust by a public officer

Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education, Lorna Stevens has been arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Public Officer. The exact date of her arrest is not immediately clear to BVI News but the police told our […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 8:05 PM /
Premier keen on pushing agro-trade in OECS

Premier keen on pushing agro-trade in OECS

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI should strengthen its ties with its partners in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) by participating in agricultural trade, among other things. In an address during the opening ceremony of […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 1:33 PM /
Ongoing political turbulence in UK could shake BVI

Ongoing political turbulence in UK could shake BVI

Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering is warning that residents need to show more interest in governing their own affairs especially with the recent political developments in the United Kingdom (UK). Prime Minister Liz Truss yesterday announced her intention to […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 7:57 AM /
Chief Planner Greg Adams

No existing laws to prevent container homes in BVI

Amid the public debate about the construction of container homes in the BVI, the Town & Country Planning Department has confirmed that there are no laws to prevent the construction of these structures in the territory. Earlier this week, BVI […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 7:48 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

Public invited to comment on Jury bill after outcry from legislators

Amid outcry from some elected leaders that the Jury Act, 2022 is being passed without adequate public consultation, the Deputy Governor’s Office is now asking the public to give feedback on the proposed bill. The recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended the […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 7:42 AM /
"Although slaughter is an option, it is restricted because supermarkets can only absorb a limited quantity of meat at a time” - Dr Pickering

Dr Pickering having ‘quiet talks’ with potential candidates

Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering said he is currently in discussion with others who may be interested in running for office in the general elections next year.  In late September, Dr Pickering announced his intention to contest the elections as a […]

by / on October 21, 2022 at 7:20 AM /