The BVI Tourist Board has launched its annual marketing programme, BVI Staycation 2024. But unlike previous years, the 2024 programme is specifically positioned to coincide with the territory’s emancipation festivities. BVI Staycation is an incentive programme that invites residents of […]

The government has decided to amend the Elections Act to give workers overtime pay for work done during an election or referendum. The workers who are eligible for overtime pay include staff of the Office of the Supervisor of Elections […]

BVI News understands that a man from the Belle Vue community was recently arrested and charged for assaulting his girlfriend after seeing her in the company of another man. It is reported that the victim was at her abuser’s house […]

The BVI Tourist Board has announced that the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Village will be named in honour Jost Van Dyke native, Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe, affectionately known as “Rena”. Clive McCoy, Director of Tourism, stated that Jacobs-Lamothe is an […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has recovered a firearm from 21-year-old Jahnoi Frank following an attempted armed robbery that took place after 9 pm on June 14. The RVIPF reported they recovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a […]

There is still no word on the costs associated with Music Fest 2024, although the event concluded over three weeks ago. The festival, which was held from May 24-26, saw a relatively low turnout overall reportedly due to a widespread […]

As the spate of home invasions continues across the territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a second woman was assaulted by gunmen who broke into a home in John’s Hole, Tortola. The incident happened on Saturday night June […]

Several patrons gathered at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday, June 15, as the BVI Tourist Board showcased the island’s cuisine through culinary businesses at this year’s Taste of Tortola. Vendors from both new and established restaurants […]

On June 14, troops of the British Virgin Islands, along with other spectators, gathered at Sir Olva Georges Plaza and marched to Queen Elizabeth II Park to celebrate the King’s birthday. Law enforcement organisations, schools, churches, service organisations, and bands […]

One hundred and eighty-six students graduated from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) yesterday during its 2024 graduation ceremony held under the theme: Empowering Minds, Limitless Futures. A gender disparity was noted with 132 females and only 54 male graduates. […]