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Walwyn cleared of ‘Breach...Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been cleared of a charge for breach of trust by a public...
January 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM -
Vehicular crashes and oil...Three separate vehicular accidents and an oil spill led to the closure of the road between Windy Hill...
January 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM -
Bad bargain? Virgin Islan...Virgin Islanders still need a visa to travel to Guyana, despite the British Virgin Islands (BVI) lifting...
January 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Gov’t seeks bids for Prospect Reef development
The government has issued a call for expressions of interest for the long-term development of the Prospect Reef Resort site. Developers are invited to propose innovative plans for the site, integrating existing architectural and natural...
January 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM -
Gov’t moves to create national tourism policy
The government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to develop a National Tourism Policy and Plan to steer the BVI’s tourism sector towards sustainable growth and economic resilience. The government’s decision follows the...
January 21, 2025 at 7:22 AM -
Viability of incinerator being assessed
The government has announced that the Ministry of Health has commenced an evaluation to determine the viability of the Pockwood Pond incinerator. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, accompanied by ministry officials, recently met with...
January 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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National Science and Innovation Fair Set for March 2025
Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Sharie de Castro has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. “Our brilliant students from...
January 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM -
Opposition fumes as gov’t snubs them from Tourism Summit
Opposition members have criticised the government for what they described as the Ministry of Tourism’s blatant disregard in failing to invite them to the territory’s first-ever Tourism Summit held last week. During...
January 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM -
Crime surge linked to economic inequality in BVI?
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has linked the rising crime rates in the BVI to economic challenges, emphasising the importance of tackling unemployment and inequality to address the issue. During a recent press conference,...
January 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Still no land titles for Anegada
Former Deputy Premier in the governing Wheatley administration, Lorna Smith, has said Anegada residents remain without land titles that were promised to them over a year ago. At a recent press conference, Smith expressed frustration...
January 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM -
Premier being ‘disingenuous’ over no-confidence motion — Skelton
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of being disingenuous in his approach to the recent no-confidence motion filed against his government. Speaking during a press conference, Skelton suggested...
January 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM -
Fire guts restaurant on Virgin Gorda
BVI News received reports of a fire at the Jerk Pit restaurant in Virgin Gorda, which occurred around 11:41 pm on Friday, January 17. According to officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, the establishment...
January 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Stricter construction standards with penalties for violators coming
The Town and Country Planning Department will enforce stricter compliance with construction and development standards, introducing penalties to address breaches of the territory’s Planning Act. During his recent Speech from...
January 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM -
DPP blames HR delays, salary limitations for staff shortages
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Tiffany Scatliffe, has flagged delays in recruitment and salary constraints as key factors contributing to staff shortages in her office. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) recently,...
January 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM -
Premier on crime: We’ve gone in the wrong direction
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed concern about the escalating crime in the territory following the murder of a 20-year-old man earlier this week. In an interview with ZBVI News, he acknowledged the societal challenges leading...
January 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Statistics Office sets new census deadline for June 2025
The Director of the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Raymond Phillip, has announced a new deadline of June 2025 for completing the territory’s long-overdue census. Speaking with our news center, Phillip acknowledged that while...
January 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM -
RDA launches bid for immigration detention centre consultancy
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has issued a call for consultancy services to design and manage the construction of a new Immigration Detention Centre at Balsam Ghut in Tortola. The new centre will enhance...
January 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM -
12 officers interdicted for misconduct
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has revealed that a dozen of its officers are currently interdicted, primarily in connection with breaches of trust. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool...
January 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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RVIPF: BVI sees historic expansion of organised crime
Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis has revealed that 2024 marked the first time the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) encountered organised property crime in the territory. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday,...
January 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM -
We will not accept any corruption in the RVIPF — Vanterpool
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is cracking down on corruption within its ranks to rebuild public trust and ensure accountability. “We will not tolerate or accept any officers who are corrupted in any way to remain...
January 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM -
Security Council urges public to play a role in crime prevention
The National Security Council (NSC) is calling on the public to assist in preventing and detecting crime following recent incidents in Tortola. At its weekly meeting held on Wednesday, the NSC received updates from the Acting Commissioner...
January 16, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Repairing damaged incinerator is ‘like pulling teeth’
Repairs to the damaged Pockwood Pond incinerator have been described as “like pulling teeth” by Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, who recently acknowledged long-standing challenges in addressing waste management in the BVI. Despite...
January 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM -
Eyesore treated!
Authorities have acted swiftly to clear an illicit dumpsite following negative press regarding a pile of solid waste left by the roadside in Sea Cow’s Bay for the last few weeks. Just hours after BVI News published...
January 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM -
Male shot dead in Purcell Estate
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the murder of a young man during a shooting incident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15. Details remain unclear, but police confirmed the incident...
January 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
