The Virgin Islands Police Service Commission has officially commenced the interviewing process for the next Commissioner of Police of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. This was revealed by the present Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews during his final appearance […]
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Old Gov’t House Museum reopen to the public
After being closed for some three years, the Old Government House Museum is finally open to the public. The Museum was officially opened on December 9, with an official ceremony attended by Governor Augustus Jaspert, government minister Vincent Wheatley and […]
Governor explains lack of assent Cannabis Licensing Act
Governor Augustus Jaspert has given an update on the Cannabis Licensing Bill, explaining why he hasn’t granted assent to the legislation, which elected leaders hoping for months now. In a December 10 statement, Governor Jaspert said: “I am pleased to […]
COVID results delayed because BVI Health Services is short-staffed
Health Minister Carvin Malone said a staffing shortage within the BVI Health Services is affecting the government’s ability to return test results to travellers in a timelier manner. In an address to the territory on Monday, December 7, Minister Malone […]
City to investigate reported stench in Village Cay area
The Office of the City Manager will be investigating a reported stench detected in the Village Cay area of Road Town. This comes after BVI News received reports from persons conducting business in the vicinity who said the smell became […]
VISAR receives $174K to purchase new vessel, support operations
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is set to receive $174,000 from the United Kingdom Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) which will assist with the purchase of a new marine vessel and support VISAR’s daily operations in the territory. Governor […]
Handling COVID without UK’s help is something to be proud of
Premier Andrew Fahie has said residents should be proud of the territory’s ability to handle the COVID-19 pandemic without the financial backing of the United Kingdom government. “We have done all of this on our own. As people of the […]
Another COVID-19 case found
A second COVID-19 case has been detected in the BVI this week. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has confirmed that this second newly -mported case was also detected while the person was under quarantine aboard his […]
Two men survive gun attack in recent VG incident
Two males were attacked and shot by a gunman on Virgin Gorda (VG) last week, BVI News has been told. The exact ages of the victims are unknown but BVI News understands that one of them is a resident of […]
Last-minute seaport decision will reflect poorly on BVI and its brand
The last-minute deferral of the reopening of the territory’s seaports to January 2021 came as no surprise to Opposition Leader Marlon Penn who said he believes the timing of the announcement will reflect poorly on the BVI as a destination […]
