The BVI Financial Services Commission has established its 2026 Compliance Inspection Program, which will direct the Compliance Inspection Unit’s (CIU) efforts between March 2026 and February 2027. As the regulatory and supervisory authority for the Territory’s financial services sector, the Commission utilises the inspection process as a key supervisory tool to assess, monitor and better … Continued
Electricity consumers across the Virgin Islands felt the strain of higher monthly bills in March 2026, even as a combined $3.6 million in subsidies from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Government helped soften what could have been a far steeper increase. The relief effort was revealed in BVIEC’s latest fuel data published on … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission’s recommendation for the British Virgin Islands to adopt a clear national policy has been accepted by the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC), with members agreeing that no constitutional amendment is required. Recommendation 55, which focus on pollution policy, called on the Government to formulate a coherent and integrated national strategy to support … Continued
Lawmakers in the British Virgin Islands have endorsed a recommendation to avoid creating a constitutional right to fish and farm, instead supporting a legislative approach to managing and protecting these traditional industries. The matter, identified as “Recommendation 44,” was examined by the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which reviewed a public proposal calling for Virgin Islands … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that officers responded to an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School on Tuesday, April 28, involving a student in distress. According to reports, a female Grade 8 student allegedly ingested prohibited substances and attempted to leap from the third floor of a building on the school’s campus. … Continued
The Department of Public Works has announced that road patching and paving works will be carried out in the Paraquita Bay area on April 29 and 30. According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Communications and Works, the works will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on both days. During this … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party and Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is placing a strong focus on youth engagement and skills development as key priorities ahead of the next general election. In a recent interview with 284 Media, Penn emphasized the need to create meaningful opportunities for young people, particularly in industries such as the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed a lone male victim was left nursing a bullet wound after gunshots rang out in Vanterpool Estate on the evening of Sunday, April 26th. According to a release from police, over 36 hours after the incident had occurred, officers who initially responded to the scene to recover … Continued
A proposal to formally define the duties of the Premier in the Virgin Islands Constitution has been set aside, with lawmakers opting instead for a more flexible, non-constitutional approach to setting standards for executive leadership. The recommendation, put forward by the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), called for an amendment to section 52 of the Constitution … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) wishes to address the extended power outage that affected the island of Virgin Gorda for approximately 15 hours, and to provide our valued customers with a full account of the incident, the challenges encountered during restoration, and the steps being taken going forward. Summary of the Incident At … Continued
