In honour of Remembrance Day, His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce led a ceremony at Government House on Monday, November 11, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by past and present soldiers. Despite inclement weather necessitating a scaled-down event, the ceremony was attended by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, Health and Social Development Minister … Continued
Jermaine Henry of Alpha Fitness VI has made bodybuilding history for the British Virgin Islands, earning his professional bodybuilding card after an impressive performance at the 2024 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier on Sunday. Competing in the Super Heavy Weight category, Henry bested his competition to win the title, then went on … Continued
Virgin Gorda United (VG United) continued their flawless start to the 2024-2025 BVI Football Association National Football League season, storming to a 5-0 victory over rivals Sugar Boys FC last Sunday at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground. VG United’s offence was relentless, securing all five goals in a stunning first-half display. Jaadon Quashie led the … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has officially signed into law the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which introduces new pathways to Residence Status for children, including those born in the Virgin Islands to non-belonger parents. Signed on November 1, the legislation also addresses the requirements for Residence and Belonger Status, establishes transparent guidelines for awarding status, … Continued
Ephraim Penn, President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), has been elected as the new President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES). The election, held on October 18, 2024, during the ANOCES General Assembly at Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a substantial expansion of its CCTV surveillance network across Tortola and Virgin Gorda, boosting security and creating notable cost benefits. By the end of 2024, over 100 advanced CCTV cameras will be installed in strategic locations throughout Tortola, while Virgin Gorda will see its CCTV sites … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a grave warning about a new, dangerous gang known as the “Money Boys” (MB), now wreaking havoc across Tortola. Composed of approximately 25 young men aged 17 to 25, Money Boys members reportedly possess unlicensed firearms and are connected to an increasing number of violent incidents … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) by 2025, reigniting a proposal initially announced in 2013 under the National Democratic Party (NDP) which was never realized. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the declaration … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for two men in connection with the shooting and attempted murder of 21-year-old K’zhari Stoutt on Friday, November 8, 2024. Stoutt, who was shot in Long Bush, Tortola, underwent surgery at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and is currently reported to be … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the BVI’s 2025 Budget in the House of Assembly on Monday, unveiling a projected revenue collection of $407,931,923 for the upcoming fiscal year. According to Premier Wheatley, the budget represents a nearly $100 million increase in revenue compared to 2015, reflecting resilience and growth … Continued
