Reports reaching BVI News are that a man has been killed in a firearm-related incident in the Hannah Hill area of Tortola. The man is said to be a well-known figure in the territory. Details are still sketchy to BVI […]
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Salaries of all public officers to be reviewed
The British Virgin Islands government has moved to have the salary of all public servants reviewed which could see an increase in wages of all government workers within a year. Premier Andrew Fahie announced the news on Tuesday, at the […]
WHO: It’s unlikely coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese lab
After carrying out investigations in Wuhan, China, the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded it “very unlikely” the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Chinese laboratory. Since the outbreak of the virus in early 2020, there has been a global narrative that […]
BVI’s financial secrecy score worsens in the last two years
The BVI’s ranking for financial secrecy has worsened in the last two years, according to the latest Financial Secrecy Index published by the Tax Justice Network (TJN). TJN publishes the index once every two years and ranks countries based on […]
Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Virgin Islanders and residents on social media have expressed mixed feelings about their willingness to take COVID-19 shots. After the first 8,000 doses vaccine arrived from the United Kingdom last week, the government released a survey and invited the general […]
$57K raised during VISAR’s Winter Wonderland Christmas event
The Virgin Islands Search & Rescue’s (VISAR) Winter Wonderland hosted by the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park managed to raise an estimated $57,000 during the fundraising initiative. This was revealed during a recent interview with VISAR’s Executive Creative Director, […]
North Sound Admin Building sees completion! Handing-over today
The North Sound Administration Building — which is to be rededicated in honour of John E. George — is scheduled to be handed over today Tuesday, February 9 on Virgin Gorda. A media release from the Office of the Deputy […]
Police recover gun during routine traffic stop
A man has been arrested and charged following a gun seizure in the Fat Hogs Bay area of Tortola on Sunday. Charged with ‘carrying an unlicensed firearm’ and ‘illegal tinting’ is 26-year-old Dabari Jonique Mercer of Baughers Bay. The Royal […]
Nanny Cay attracts new business by circumventing seaport closure
As the BVI continues to experience COVID-related challenges in tourism, Nanny Cay Marina has found a creative way to attract business by circumventing the current closure of the territory’s sea borders. Nanny Cay is offering to transfer privately-owned vessels from […]
Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs appointed Registrar for BVI High Court
Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs will officially become the new Registrar of the British Virgin Islands High Court come Monday, February 15. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor which confirmed Vaterpool-Nibbs’ appointment. Newly installed Governor […]
