The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has sought an extension of the July deadline previously assigned to deliver a report on his findings. COI Secretary Steven Chandler said in a statement on Wednesday that it has become clear Commissioner Sir Gary […]

Royden Sebastian — the man accused in the murder of Purcell Estate resident, George Burrows — has been refused bail and a witness in his case placed in protective custody after the court learned of new, ‘concerning’ developments. During the […]

Meet Kesia King and Willis Potter. They are the most recent appointees who will serve as principals in the territory’s public school system. King has been appointed as Principal for the Althea Scatliffe Primary School while Potter is the new […]

Officials at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut have halted all in-person visits to the facility. The move comes in the wake of a stabbing incident this past Sunday that resulted in the death of one inmate and severe injuries […]

The government is now moving towards implementing rapid tests for COVID-19 while seeking to replace the current nasal tests that have caused discomfort for many persons. Speaking on the VIP’s Let’s Talk radio programme last evening, Health Minister Carvin Malone […]

Her Majesty’s Customs Department has embarked on an intensive exercise to retrieve outstanding debts from vehicle importers and businesses that have been delinquent in payments of Customs duties for several years. In a recent interview on ZBVI radio, Commissioner of […]

The government has commenced a recruitment drive for persons to sit as members on various local boards and commissions — both new and previously-established. Membership is being sought for the BVI Airports Authority, BVI Ports Authority, Prospect Reef Resort, the […]

Premier Andrew Fahie has explained to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that the persons who made up the Economic Advisory Committee (EAC) that was formed roughly two years ago are just a group of concerned businesspersons. Premier Fahie told the […]

Agriculture Minister and Seventh District Representative, Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the new garden initiative in his constituency underscores the government’s vision for food-security in the territory. “We have a vision for food security in the Virgin Islands because recognise […]

Sir Geoffrey Cox, QC — the attorney representing the BVI government in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) — has raised concerns about what he described as a perceived lack of confidence that is held in the COI by some […]