Law enforcement officials are still searching for the boat captain who crashed his boat in the vicinity of Nanny Cay on Tortola a month ago. “He has not been found. We are still on the lookout for the individual,” Information […]
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Residents told to get vaccinated | Measles in 22 US states
Residents are being urged to get vaccinated particularly in light of a recent report which indicates that measles still exists in 22 US states. “My encouragement to you is to protect yourself, your children, and other family members from these […]

BVI shares territory’s story at hurricane conference in US
As the start of the 2019 hurricane season draws nearer, British Virgin Islands’ story of resilience is being further shared with the international community. A local delegation is currently attending the National Hurricane Conference (NHC) in New Orleans, Louisiana. “As […]

Govt ‘invited’ Skelton Cline to submit proposal for $98K contract, says Premier’s Office
The Andrew Fahie administration was the one who invited Claude Skelton Cline’s company, Grace Consultants, to submit a proposal to secure a $98,000 government contract. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Elvia Smith-Maduro gave that statement to BVI News […]

Festival officials temporarily barred from VG festiville, passes needed next year
The Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee might introduce the use of credential passes to next year’s Virgin Gorda Easter Festival after at least two officials experienced difficulties entering the festiville venue this year. The 2019 festival honouree Roy O’Neal […]

BVIPA heightening security at local ports, increased surveillance
Security at the territory’s ports is being revamped. This is being done through the installation of surveillance cameras at Port Purcell, the Road Town ferry dock, and the St Thomas Bay Jetty on Virgin Gorda. A perimeter fence that is […]

Budget debate kicks off tomorrow
The debate on the 2019 budget is to begin in the House of Assembly on Thursday, April 25. Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie said the debate will take place tomorrow as well as on Friday. The Premier had […]

USVI rides away with over $36K in cash prizes at Easter Sunday races
Horse owners from St Thomas in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands walked away with more than $36,000 in cash prizes after winning races that came with the largest purses at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s Bay on Sunday. […]

Soca artistes rock Virgin Gorda
International soca acts Mr Killa and Farmer Nappy left Virgin Gorda in a frenzy after performing many of their hit songs during Sunday night’s staging of the Easter Fest. Showers of rain did nothing to dampen the mood as fans […]

Croal strikes historic gold! BVI bags 7 medals at CARIFTA
British Virgin Islands athletes wrote their names in history after tallying a total of seven medals at the recently-concluded CARIFTA Games in the Cayman Islands during the Easter weekend. Topping the list of those BVI athletes was Jaleel Croal who […]