The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Justice was served in the High Court on Friday, July 12, as Rohan Williams was found guilty on both counts for the murder and rape of […]
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Asphalt plant suffers from inconsistent power issues
Public Works Director Jeremy Hodge has reported ongoing difficulties with the asphalt plant in the territory, noting that an issue of inconsistent power supply has caused the plant to malfunction. While speaking on ZBVI radio recently, Hodge said he summoned […]
Small businesses promised grants amid wage increase concerns
Amid concerns about how the government’s minimum wage increase will affect micro businesses, Minister of Labour and Financial Services Lorna Smith has announced that the government will offer grants to small businesses as financial support. Minister Smith made this announcement […]
Penn blasts sluggish efforts for EE community centre project
The slow progress on the East End Community Centre project has drawn sharp criticism from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn. In a recent House of Assembly sitting, Penn expressed deep frustration over the delayed completion of the critical project, which […]
No UK gov’t response since last COI review — Governor
Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that the newly formed United Kingdom (UK) government has yet to provide feedback regarding the latest Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendation implementation review. Governor Pruce, while speaking on the “Talking Points” radio show, commented that […]
Multiple charges dropped against Andrew Morrell
Three of the four charges against Andrew Morrell in connection with the fatal boating incident that resulted in the death of Frandie Martin Jr. on October 16, 2021, have been dropped. Morrell had been charged with manslaughter, causing injury to […]
Police and civilian vehicle collide in Hannah’s
A marked police vehicle was involved in a car accident with a civilian vehicle at Hannah’s Estate on Monday, July 15. At approximately 1 pm, a police vehicle heading west in the Hannah’s Estate area collided with a civilian’s vehicle. […]
Do business owners back minimum wage increase? Concerns expressed
Some business owners in the BVI have expressed support for the government’s decision to increase the territory’s minimum wage from $6 per hour to $8.50. Following the announcement of the increase scheduled to take place in November, BVI News conducted […]
Penn sounds warning over broken pipes and water failures
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has warned about the territory’s dire state of water infrastructure, calling attention to an impending crisis if immediate actions are not taken. He underscored the numerous broken pipes lines across the territory that shoot large […]
Rylan Adams and Daria Donovan crowned BVI Prince & Princess 2024
Rylan Adams and Daria Donovan of Enis Adams Primary School have been crowned winners of the 2024 Virgin Islands Prince and Princess pageant, held inside the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Sunday, July 12. The pageant was part […]