The opening of the territory’s first-ever synthetic ice-skating rink was considered a success as it welcomed in excess of a hundred patrons at the Virgin Islands Search & Rescue’s (VISAR) Winter Wonderland at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park […]
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US citizens claim unfair, unsanitary detention in BVI! DPP denies it
Some American media outlets have been airing video clips released by four US citizens who were detained after their boat illegally entered BVI waters. In the videos, the US citizens say they are being unfairly detained under unsanitary conditions by […]
Two injured during shooting on VG
Two men have been injured in a shooting incident on Virgin Gorda on Sunday, November 29. Police did not disclose the extent of the injuries nor did they outline the circumstances surrounding the incident. The law enforcers said no further […]
Returning resident tests positive for COVID-19
There’s now one positive COVID-19 case in the BVI. The government has announced that the person is a returning resident who is now under quarantine on Tortola. This brings to 73, the number of positive cases that have been identified […]
BVI now has facility that tests for autism! NHI backs milestone
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Parents seeking pervasive developmental disorder diagnosis for disorders such as autism can now save thousands of dollars by having the diagnosis for their child or loved one done locally and returned in a few […]
Here’s the UK’s present position on giving money to BVI, other OTs
The UK government has once again reiterated the conditions under which it is willing to give economic support to its Overseas Territories (OTs). This is a source of much debate among OTs that usually request financial assistance from the UK […]
They tried to take power from our gov’t when COVID hit
Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the BVI earlier this year, certain political factions tried to take power from elected representatives and give it to the governor. The current law dictates that in the event […]
Premier shares discontent with UK, other OTS
Premier Andrew Fahie yesterday told the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) that the BVI is not pleased with a section of the statement that is published yearly at the end of the JMC meetings. The JMC is a political […]
30% of all donations to RDA comes from UK and private sector
Thirty cents of every dollar the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA receives from donations and other non-loan funds have been found to come from the United Kingdom and the private sector. The RDA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Anthony McMaster gave […]
New border security equipment coming to HM Customs
As the territory continues to advance protocols and measures to strengthen its border security strategies, the government is taking additional steps as it seeks to attain a suitable tenderer to supply and install surveillance equipment for Her Majesty’s Customs. This […]
