Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith says there is too much focus on negative things in the Virgin Islands and not enough focus on celebrating positive things that have happened since Hurricanes Irma and Maria in […]
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Gov’t slashes import duty on cement and propane by 50%
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that in addition to the reduction in Customs duty tax and import duty on gasoline and diesel, Cabinet has approved a 50 per cent reduction in import duties on propane and cement. Speaking at a […]
Andy Morrell’s urine sample taken after boat crash reportedly missing
New information reaching BVI News is that pertinent evidence in the investigation of the boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr has gone missing. A highly placed source disclosed to our news centre that the police […]
Port Authority increases adding to BVI’s inflation — Penn
The government’s Port Authority fee increases are being blamed for adding to the inflation woes of the BVI. “We continue to speak about, particularly, the 100% increase that was done at the port. That also has a huge implication in […]
Eileene Parsons: ‘People forget, Premier called for COI’
Former legislator Eileene Parsons has expressed concern about how the BVI was portrayed during the Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearings. Appearing on the Talking Points radio show recently, Parsons said this was despite the fact that she wasn’t able to follow proceedings as […]
Gov’t warned not to punish a district because its rep is in Opposition
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has warned the Andrew Fahie-led government that punishing an electoral district because the representative is in Opposition will be detrimental to his long-term future as leader of the territory. Speaking at a press conference held […]
Gov’t relaxes mask mandate and quarantine requirements
Minister of Health Carvin Malone has announced that the government will be making several amendments to the current COVID-19 regulations in the territory including the removal of the mask mandate in outdoor public spaces. Speaking at the 7R’s Waste Management […]
Patrice Roberts and R City to headline return of VG Easter Fest
As the territory returns to some semblance of normalcy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Patrice Roberts and R City are expected to headline the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival as it makes its return after a hiatus caused by COVID. The […]
Businessman charged with manslaughter for 2021 boating accident
Local businessman Andrew Morrell was arrested and charged yesterday for manslaughter regarding the last October’s boating accident that resulted in the death of Frandie Martin Jr. A press release by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution indicates that […]
Fraser, Turnbull and Penn open to forming coalition to unseat VIP
By Fitsroy Randall, BVI News Staff Despite their coy posture, members of the parliamentary Opposition indicated that they will be doing everything in their power to unseat the governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and form the next government of the […]
