Dr Virginia Rubaine, Director of Mental Health Services at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), has announced plans to assess public mental health in the territory. While she acknowledged significant progress in reducing barriers to mental health care, Dr Rubaine […]

Following an announcement that regional airline WINAIR is exploring direct flights to Virgin Gorda, WINAIR’s Chief Executive Officer, Hans van de Velde, has now held talks with Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer. The discussions centred on enhancing air travel […]

A delegation from the BVI recently attended the Sixth UK Overseas Territories Forum on Good Governance and Public Finance, which took place from September 10 to 12 in Westminster, London. The forum brought together representatives from several Overseas Territories, including […]

Reports reaching BVI News indicate that Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has requested the resignation of Ron Potter, Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The reason for the minister’s request remains unclear, but it comes in the wake of […]

A crew member of a popular ferry operating between BVI and the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) was arrested on Monday, September 9, on suspicion of drug importation after marijuana was discovered aboard the vessel. According to highly placed sources, […]

Statistics from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reveal that 2023 recorded the highest number of crimes that resulted in serious harm or death over the past three years. In many instances, 2024 is closely trailing, indicating that the […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has raised concerns that local young people in the BVI are finding it increasingly difficult to build wealth due to financial regulations. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Skelton expressed frustration over the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that he looks forward to welcoming UK Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty to the Virgin Islands in early November and introducing him to the people of the territory. Premier Wheatley said he met with Minister […]

During a recent press conference, Governor Daniel Pruce addressed concerns about unsigned bills passed by the House of Assembly. The Governor admitted that he was unaware of any significant delays in approving Bills other than those related to the Commission […]

Former political candidate Coy Levons has criticised the government’s handling of healthcare issues in Virgin Gorda following the tragic death of resident Revovion ‘Bucky’ Sprauve. Levons expressed concern that the island’s healthcare system has not met the needs of its […]