Following a successfully staged political debate for the electoral candidates of the Ninth District, several members of the public, including debate organiser Sasha Flax, is calling for more debates to happen in the other eight electoral districts. “We look forward […]
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Never was there a time more critical to vote, get registered — Underhill
With the territory’s recovery and development now a stake, choosing who will lead the British Virgin Islands over the next four years is increasingly being described as one of the most important decisions voters will have to make for a […]
Unarmed cops can no longer grab guns at will, told to steer clear of live firearm incidents
Prior to 2016 when Police Commissioner Michael Matthews commenced his duties in the BVI, regular police officers were permitted to arbitrarily retrieve a firearm from the police weapons safe and respond at a live firearms incident. That “ad hoc” approach has […]
NDP wants locals ‘cutting bush, cleaning ghuts’ while giving top jobs to expats
Among the reasons Ronnie Skelton said he broke away from the governing National Democratic Party (NDP) is that he grew tired of watching the party hand down menial blue-collar jobs to Virgin Islanders and Belongers. In a statement seemingly addressed […]
Biwater, roundabout stoplights were collective VIP decisions, not just Fraser
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Keith Flax has moved to defend Progressives United Chairman, Julian Fraser, in relation to the reportedly disastrous Biwater deal and the traffic lights that were once mounted at the roundabout in Road Town. These […]
Stop speaking that foolishness, ‘corruption’ talk badly hurting BVI
While describing labels of ‘corruption’ against the governing National Democratic Party (NDP) as unfounded, party Chairman Myron Walwyn said the persons responsible for creating those labels are also responsible for the pressure the territory is receiving from superpowers such as […]
Inmate sentenced to 12 months for assaulting prison officer
A local inmate who assaulted a prison officer two years ago was sentenced to 12 months in prison when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Twenty-one-year-old Omarie Winter was sentenced after pleading guilty to the May 2016 offence. […]
Greenland stadium expected to be mecca of sports tourism
PRESS RELEASE: The Government of the Virgin Islands in partnership with the BVI Football Association, under the FIFA umbrella, has broken ground in Greenland for the development of a 2,500 seat multi-purpose stadium for recreational and sporting facilities and associated […]
Anegada man who went missing at sea rescued
An Anegada resident who was missing at sea since Saturday has been found and is unharmed. The man was found north of The Dogs around 9:50 on Sunday morning, BVI News was told. He was last seen about 4 pm […]
Progressive plans: Free legal services, elderly healthcare, lunches under Fraser regime
Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Julian Fraser is promising a reformed Labour Department, free meals for students, as well as free healthcare, legal services, and transportation for the elderly if he is elected into office. Fraser made the pledge on […]
