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Boaters rescued from sinking catamaran

Three boaters were rescued on Thursday morning when the catamaran on which they were travelling began to take on water. According to reports reaching our news centre, the occupants of the vessel were saved in a joint rescue operation between […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 3:23 PM /
Eileen Parsons

Parsons slams silence over 70th festival preparations

Cultural icon and former lawmaker Eileene Parsons, has criticised the authorities overseeing the annual emancipation festivities in the territory for their apparent lack of initiative in organising the event, which is just a few short months away. During an appearance […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 7:47 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

New law imposes fines for withholding census info

Amid the difficulty enumerators are facing with collecting census data from residents and businesses, elected leaders yesterday passed the Statistics Amendment Act (2023), which gives the authorities the right to impose fines on those who refuse to share information. The […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 6:29 AM /
Kye Rymer

Nearly 20K vehicles licensed in 2023

Transportation Minister Kye Rymer has announced that there is a concerning rise in the licensing of motor vehicles and scooters, pushing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to urge motorists to take safety precautions on the territory’s roads. Minister Rymer […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
What remains of the Prospect Reef Resort on Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Premier excited at Prospect Reef development progress

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed excitement at recent updates with the Prospect Reef Development, which is aimed at diversifying the tourism and business landscape of the territory. The government has recently unveiled the establishment of the Prospect Reef Board, […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 6:01 AM /
Governor Daniel Pruce in front of the vessel that was carrying the 1.8 tonnes of cocaine.

Governor pleads for help after massive drug haul

Governor Daniel Pruce issued a strong call to action, urging individuals with any knowledge concerning the recent significant drug seizure in the BVI’s territorial waters to come forward. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a collaborative effort with […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 5:55 AM /
Judge upholds Fahie’s guilty verdict after 2 jurors seek to back out

Judge upholds Fahie’s guilty verdict after 2 jurors seek to back out

A Miami judge has upheld the guilty verdicts handed down by a 12-member jury during the drug and money laundering trial of former Premier Andrew a month ago. US District Judge Kathleen Williams made that decision on Thursday after subpoenaing […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM /
Time for a decision on pension scheme

Time for a decision on pension scheme

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stressed that it is time for a review by the government on the issue of a contributory pension scheme for public servants. The Premier was at the time addressing concerns from Sixth District Representative Myron […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 7:35 AM /
Newly appointed magistrate, Hakim Creque (left) and governor Daniel Pruce.

Hakim Creque makes history as VG’s first full-time magistrate

“Your Honour.” That’s the new title Hakim Creque will go by, following his historic appointment as the first full-time magistrate of Virgin Gorda — the island of his birth. Creque was appointed by Governor Daniel Pruce with effect from March […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Sorry, no funds allotted to fix Anegada roads

Sorry, no funds allotted to fix Anegada roads

As the government gets ready to rehabilitate some 38 miles of roads across the territory, residents of Anegada will continue to have bumpy rides, as no funds were made available in the 2024 budget for roads on that sister island. […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:14 AM /