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Police recover gun and drugs in weekend operations

Police recover gun and drugs in weekend operations

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reported a series of successful operations over the weekend of August 30, resulting in the recovery of illegal firearms and drugs across the territory. According to an RVIPF press release issued on Monday, […]

by / on September 3, 2024 at 6:26 AM /
PWD to dig up SDA Pathfinder’s roadworks

PWD to dig up SDA Pathfinder’s roadworks

Volunteers from the Pathfinders of the Sweet Redemptive Seventh-day Adventist Church undertook road patching repairs in the Fort Burt area over the weekend. However, these are now set to be dug up and professionally repaved by the Public Works Department. […]

by / on September 3, 2024 at 6:23 AM /
NBVI partners with Mastercard for fast and secure cross-border payments

NBVI partners with Mastercard for fast and secure cross-border payments

The following is a media release from the National Bank of the Virgin Islands. Monday, September 2, 2024 – Today, the National Bank of Virgin Islands (NBVI) announces the implementation of Mastercard Cross-Border Services, a service within the Mastercard Move […]

by / on September 3, 2024 at 6:17 AM /
Opposition Leader to bring motion of no confidence against gov’t

Opposition Leader to bring motion of no confidence against gov’t

Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition Ronnie Skelton is set to introduce a motion of no confidence against Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and his government during the upcoming House of Assembly (HOA) sitting. The motion, detailed in the order paper, cites […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 9:07 PM /
Minor charged for possession of AK-47 rifle

Minor charged for possession of AK-47 rifle

BVI News has learned that a 14-year-old minor was arrested and charged in Virgin Gorda after an AK-47 assault rifle was reportedly found in his bedroom. Highly-placed sources told our news centre, that family members had sought police assistance upon […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 3:18 PM /
Premier to seek removal of UK Order in Council despite deadline miss

Premier to seek removal of UK Order in Council despite deadline miss

Premier Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to use his upcoming trip to the UK to advocate for the removal of the Order in Council currently held in reserve by the British Parliament. This Order allows the UK to suspend the […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:25 AM /
Premier hails completed robust governance reforms

Premier hails completed robust governance reforms

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced the near completion of major governance reforms in response to the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Premier Wheatley highlighted at a joint press conference last Friday that 45 of the 48 COI […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:08 AM /
Residents should decide BVI’s fate

Residents should decide BVI’s fate

Governor Daniel Pruce said the future of the BVI and its pursuit of self-determination rests firmly in the hands of its people. During a press conference late last week, the Governor emphasised residents’ crucial role in shaping the territory’s path […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:04 AM /
Trojan Design wins $1M contract to upgrade Fire & Rescue HQ

Trojan Design wins $1M contract to upgrade Fire & Rescue HQ

Trojan Design and Development Ltd has been awarded a contract worth $1,035,369.75 to enhance the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters in Road Town. Following a recent contract signing, Works Minister Kye Rymer emphasised that this project will significantly […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Governor mum on UK lifting Order in Council

Governor mum on UK lifting Order in Council

Governor Daniel Pruce sidestepped addressing whether the United Kingdom should lift an Order in Council held in reserve in the UK Parliament over the BVI. The Order, which allows the UK to suspend the BVI’s constitution and impose direct rule […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 6:13 AM /