Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has criticised the BVI’s reliance on neighbouring islands for airlift access, describing the behaviour as parasitic. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Rymer underscored the urgency of investing in the territory’s tourism infrastructure, especially […]

BVI News has learned that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is searching for a man suspected of discharging a firearm in a residential area on Tortola following a dispute with his girlfriend. According to sources, the incident occurred […]

A team of five students from the British Virgin Islands has recently departed for Athens, Greece, to compete in a prestigious global robotics competition. The team, consisting of Michaela Jack, Judiah Case, Kh’mouri Anthony, and Amani Brown from Elmore Stoutt […]

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service is investigating the cause of a fire that caused damage to a section of Scrub Island Resort late Sunday evening, September 22. Deputy Chief Fire Officer William Penn said his department received reports […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has responded to criticisms from members of the parliamentary Opposition regarding the stalled restoration of the state-owned Prospect Reef Hotel, which has been in disrepair for several years. He pointed out that the hotel’s condition stems […]

Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the British Virgin Islands is experiencing a record number of visitors this year. He made this statement during a recent House of Assembly (HOA) session in response to criticisms regarding […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has taken aim at what he described as “hypocrites” in the public who have been criticising temporary road repairs in the territory. During last Friday’s sitting in the House of Assembly, Premier Wheatley defended the government’s […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has lamented the government’s lack of progress on its 38-mile road work initiative. The plan, which involves the construction of 38 miles of road across the territory, was first announced nearly a year ago, […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has conceded that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and the reforms it introduced may become permanent fixtures in the BVI. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Rymer stated that while the […]

The Department of Immigration has announced the upcoming introduction of online embarkation and disembarkation cards, set to take effect in January 2025. This new digital system aims to streamline processing at ports of entry by eliminating the need for paper […]