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BVIslander arrested for illegal entry in USVI
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (177+ words) A 19-year-old BVIslander is facing multiple federal charges in the US Virgin Islands after authorities allegedly found suspected child exploitation material on his cellphone following his arrest for illegally re-entering the US territory. Court documents allege that federal agents encountered…...
HM Prison celebrates arts rehab programme success
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (307+ words) His Majesty's Prison has marked the completion of a 12-week Arts Rehabilitation Programme with an exhibition and merchandise launch, highlighting artwork created by inmates as part of efforts to support rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. The programme builds on…...
Premier: Salary hikes without pension reform a "missed opportunity
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (358+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged that the government missed an opportunity by implementing public service salary increases before reforming the territory's public pension system. During a recent interview on the Talking Points radio programme, the Premier said the sequence…...
Nurses, doctors threatening strike over delayed salary increases
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (387+ words) Reports are emerging that some healthcare workers at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) are threatening industrial action over long-promised salary increases, raising fears of potential disruption to healthcare services if the matter is not resolved quickly. The reports were…...
PHOTOS: Heritage Parade and Love Fest
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (138+ words) Residents and officials gathered in the East End/Long Look community on Tuesday for a Heritage Parade held as part of the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate in Long Look. Organised by the Ministry of Culture…...
Premier: Charter yacht fee increases a "tremendous" success
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (244+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has described the Virgin Islands" increased charter yacht fees as a "tremendous" success, saying the reforms have boosted government revenue, strengthened the local marine industry and attracted more operators to base their businesses in the territory....
Tourism players shouldn't voice all concerns publicly
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (234+ words) Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that government and tourism officials should exercise greater control over the public messaging that emerges from industry forums, arguing that while the concerns raised at the recent Tourism Summit were legitimate, some…...
BVI Aquatic Experience earns 2026 Telly Award!
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (219+ words) The BVI Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience has earned a 2026 International Telly Award, recognising excellence in immersive and mixed-reality storytelling. In a media release, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) said the award underscores the Territory's commitment to embracing cutting-edge digital technologies…...
Premier confirms Julian Willock is his political adviser
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (532+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that former House Speaker Julian Willock is serving as his political adviser, ending weeks of public speculation after Willock repeatedly declined to confirm whether he had accepted a government advisory role. The confirmation came…...
VI Motors named exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in BVI
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (257+ words) ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. 29 June 2026 " VI Motors Ltd. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the British Virgin Islands, expanding its portfolio with a range of commercial and utility vehicles designed to meet the needs…...