Police have confirmed the death of a man who was gunned down in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon. The man’s identity has not been released but the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it will provide further details in a future […]
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Teen charged for 2019 truck crash that killed rider
A teen has been charged with dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice concerning the 2019 Duff’s Bottom accident that took the life of 20-year-old, Ryan Adams. Charged is 19-year-old Erick Rabsatt of Purcell Estate. Rabsatt, who […]
COI appoints solicitors experienced in organised crime, inquiries
The BVI’s Commission of Inquiry (COI) is now fully staffed, having officially appointed two solicitors to assist with the ongoing investigation. Back in January, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom had said the Commission could be able to consider their detailed procedures […]
BVIPA merging with Airports Authority
At a time when the decision-making of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is being questioned by the public, government has announced its intention to merge it with another statutory body. It is to be merged with the BVI Airports Authority. […]
Get informed! Nat’l security council already has crime plan, Smith told
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews has said he is “surprised” and “disappointed” with government legislator Neville Smith for calling him out in the House of Assembly without first being properly informed. While decrying the state of crime in the territory last […]
Gov’t to construct performing arts centre this year
A modern centre for the performing arts is to be constructed in the British Virgin Islands. Government will be the entity that will be undertaking this development. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement in the House of Assembly last week […]
Caribbean tourism declines by 65%
Data received from member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reveal that tourist arrivals to the region fell to just more than 11 million in 2020. BVI is a member of the CTO. The CTO said this represents a […]
Major event in April to highlight local farmers and fishers
In an effort to further develop the industry, Agriculture & Fisheries Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government is planning to host a Farmers’ & Fishers’ Exhibition and Market Day next month. Dr Wheatley said the event is being planned […]
Senior citizen arrested for assaulting cashier
BVI News understands that a senior citizen was arrested on the weekend after assaulting a supermarket cashier and threatening her with an offensive weapon. It’s alleged that the accused — a male over 65 years — bought items at a […]
Yacht cruisers speak! Here’s why they’re avoiding BVI
A Facebook discussion among yacht cruisers who frequent the Eastern Caribbean has given insight into the damage that is being done to the territory’s status as a premier sailing destination. A local business owner who operates a marina in the territory invoked […]
