Statistics from Premier Andrew Fahie has indicated that just under 200 Belongership statuses were issued to expatriate residents in the last two years while the NDP was still in government. Premier Fahie provided the statistics at a recent sitting of […]

Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said steps will be taken locally to reduce the likelihood of security breaches while BVI students sit exams from external bodies such as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). His remarks come days after CXC’s announcement […]

Premier Andrew Fahie is encouraging employers to facilitate their workers as government hosts a national thanksgiving service this week. The Premier made the request in a media release on Monday while noting the importance of prayer. “As a Government, we […]

Governor Augustus Jaspert said he believes the BVI can be a real model of leadership in achieving a green economy in the territory. The governor said he supports the many green initiatives currently being undertaken by both government and private […]

A man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Great Mountain resident, Lenia Green on Sunday night. Charged with murder is 37-year-old St Vincent native, Rohan Williams. Acting Commissioner of Police, Alwin James, commended his officers […]

More than 20 derelict vessels and yachts will be auctioned off in June by the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR). This according to a joint media release by the Ministry of Finance and VISR, which revealed that bidding will officially […]

A man has been taken into custody following the shooting death of a woman on Tortola, Sunday night, May 26. The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape, BVI News understands. Police have not release the identity […]

Investors who establish new businesses in the British Virgin Islands will soon be required to grant their company’s senior management positions to BVIslanders/Belongers. Premier Andrew Fahie said this will be done through changes to the territory’s existing Labour and Immigration […]

Government has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in subsidies to Banco Popular for the next few years to ensure banking services are restored on Virgin Gorda. Premier Andrew Fahie said those payments will be government’s investment in residents. “I […]

Monitored sessions and remotely-operated lighting systems will be introduced at the major recreational facilities in the BVI. This is according to the Director of BVI Recreational Trust Stephen Payne who said facility managers will be present at specified times to […]