A number of sweeping measures are expected to come into force once legislators have amended the existing Elections Act.  A recent Cabinet post-meeting statement showed that legislators are looking at restricting campaigning at polling stations on Advance Polling Day, among […]

The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is being tasked with making recommendations on, among other things, ways of holding the elected ministerial government accountable in the House of Assembly (HOA). This was revealed to be part of the terms of reference […]

The government will be entering into a three-year lease agreement with CADCO Holdings Limited to accommodate the Magistrate’s Court. Cabinet made this decision during its July 27 meeting. Recent Cabinet documents indicated that the space could be rented beyond the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said that despite many people wanting to see members of his Government of National Unity fighting, he is happy things are running smoothly and the members are working together to deliver progress to residents. Speaking […]

This article has been updated BVI News understands that a woman who reportedly serves as a senior government functionary has been arrested and charged for allegedly ill-treating a minor. The official, whose name our news centre has opted to withdraw […]

After being awarded the contract for the construction of the Technical Block at the Elmore Stoutt High School, Roy Garroway of Quality Construction was recently awarded another contract in excess of $4 million for the construction of the Jost Van […]

Calls have been made for persons wishing to become residents of the government’s low-income housing initiative at Joe’s Hill to demonstrate their interest. The Social Security Board (SSB) announced yesterday that it has begun the applicant selection process for prospective […]

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley said he will take a look into why the medical room at the AO Shirley Recreational Grounds in Road Town is yet to be outfitted with proper equipment since being constructed more […]

In the wake of yet another escape by a detainee from a temporary facility that acts as the government’s immigration detention centre, a senior police officer is calling for a new facility to be established. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police […]

The Immigration Department has installed Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island to expedite entry for returning locals holding a British Virgin Islands or United Kingdom passport. A press release by the […]