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A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Gov’t testing new digital system to gather info for the SDD

The beginning of July marked the first month of implementation of the Transition Grant Programme so a new digital system is being tested to collect information from beneficiaries. The programme, being introduced by the Social Development Department, is for the […]

by / on August 16, 2022 at 7:20 AM /
The BVI's top international athletes are photographed alongside the President of the BVI Athletics Association Steve Augustine, Sports Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley and the President of the BVI Olympic Committee Ephraime Penn.

Premier insists gov’t very serious about sports

Despite appearances to the contrary, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his government has placed a priority on the subject of sports in the territory. The Premier was recently challenged by the press about whether the government was actually […]

by / on August 16, 2022 at 6:05 AM /
Two charged following cocaine bust of over 400 kilos

Two charged following cocaine bust of over 400 kilos

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Branch charged the two men found on the boat intercepted in a drug seizure near Cooper Island […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Gov’t operations the main concern emerging from COI community meetings

Since the framework agreement with the United Kingdom and BVI to implement the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, the Government of National Unity has hosted a series of community meetings in which Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the main concerns of […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 2:25 PM /
Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Many benefits to be accrued from positive UK relationship – Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that there are benefits to be accrued from a positive relationship between the BVI and the United Kingdom (UK). In his recent trip to the UK, Premier Wheatley said he met with the Deputy […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 7:55 AM /
Anegada solar project faces roadblocks overall cost inflates

Anegada solar project faces roadblocks overall cost inflates

With the territory heavily focused on renewable energy to combat the climbing oil, gas, and electricity prices, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently said there have been some roadblocks over the completion of the Anegada Microgrid Project. The project, done through […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 7:44 AM /
Governor John Rankin

RVPF’s increased oversight of ports improves security

Governor John Rankin said he believes the arrangements established by his office to give the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) greater oversight of the territory’s ports will improve security and help to ensure the law is properly applied. The […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
Cabinet ministers in the newly installed National Unity Government.

Gov’t in ongoing talks about statutory boards, Premier says

There is an ongoing discussion within the National Unity Government administration about statutory boards and their formation, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said.  The territory’s leader indicated that applications have been received from persons wishing to serve on the BVI […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 7:09 AM /
Draft terms of constitutional review sent to HOA for debate

Draft terms of constitutional review sent to HOA for debate

A draft of the terms of reference for the upcoming constitutional review has been created and sent to the House of Assembly to be debated. This follows the 16-member Constitutional Review Commission having their first meeting last month. “The Terms […]

by / on August 15, 2022 at 6:33 AM /
The Police Marine Base on Tortola. (Photo Credit: RDA)

Police recover over 400 kilos of cocaine near Cooper Island

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made a major drug bust in BVI waters yesterday, Saturday August 13. In a brief press statement Sunday morning, the Information Unit of the RVIPF said the police recovered more than 400 kilograms […]

by / on August 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM /