Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews believes the BVI should improve its road network and develop a comprehensive safety programme before larger motorcycles are introduced in the territory. His remarks follow Premier Andrew Fahie’s announcement this week that government intends to […]

A government employee was granted $70,000 signed bail after he was found with a quantity of cocaine on November 3, 2017. Charged with possession of 31.4 grams of the drug, and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply […]

Government is focused on deepening ties within the region as part of their goal to better position the territory to receive assistance during times of need. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who was delivering his budget address in […]

One in every two unemployed young locals in the British Virgin Islands will soon receive job opportunities. Premier Andrew Fahie said this is one of his administration’s soon-to-be-implemented initiatives for the territory’s youth. It will be done over the next […]

A supplementary budget is likely to be brought before the House of Assembly to, among other things, pay for lawsuits the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) administration accumulated in the last seven years. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication while […]

Banking services are expected to return to Virgin Gorda by the start of August. Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie announced this week that Banco Popular will be providing those services to the sister island. He said the bank […]

Government has signed a $105,400 contract with development consultants BCQS for the reconstruction of Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda. The contract was signed at the Central Administration Complex in Road Town on Wednesday. Director of Projects in the […]

Donnell Blyden of Cane Garden Bay has four months to pay a $2,600 fine for possession of 47.5 grams cannabis. If he fails to pay, he will serve six months at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo […]

Property and vehicle owners in Handsome Bay on Virgin Gorda were spared from a significant loss after a bush fire threatened to consume everything in its path on Wednesday afternoon. Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean told BVI News that his […]

Government is hoping the modern port facility that is to be developed in West End, Tortola will generate a major increase in non-cruise visitor arrivals in the territory. Director of Planning at the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Neil Smith, […]