BVI: Illegal migration costing millions of dollars
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has put the cost of housing and repatriating illegal migrants in the millions of dollars, adding that the issue will continue to be a challenge for the BVI.
Authorities Apprehend 19 Illegal Migrants in Cox Heath, Tortola
The Department of Immigration, with the assistance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, apprehended 19 illegal migrants in Cox Heath, Tortola on Friday, April 19.
Sentencing date for former BVI Premier pushed back
The sentencing date for convicted former Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, has been pushed back following a request from his attorney due to a conflict with a paid vacation she had already booked.
Tragic incident: Young woman drowns in the British Virgin Islands
A tragic drowning incident occurred at Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old girl on Easter Sunday around 4 pm.
BVI locals urged to invest in industry
On the heels of the announcement that local developers JOMA Properties Ltd will be building a new hotel in Port Purcell, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for more locals to invest in the BVI’s tourism industry.
BVI: 21 Illegal migrants found on Virgin Gorda
Twenty-one illegal migrants have been located in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on March 21, 2024. The illegal migrants were transported by the Marine arm of the Joint Task Force and are currently being processed in preparation for detention and repatriation.
BVI: Cabinet approves new 20-year Belonger policy
The Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy for the Virgin Islands has been approved by the Cabinet.
BVI: Man dies after surfing incident at Apple Bay
A tourist visiting the British Virgin Islands (BVI) tragically passed away yesterday following a surfing mishap at Apple Bay.
Guyana, BVI advance discussions on visa-free travel
Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that talks have advanced to potentially sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Guyana and BVI for visa-free travel between the two countries.
Sentencing hearing for former BVI Ports authority director pushed back
The sentencing hearing date for the former managing director of the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director, Oleanvine Maynard, has been deferred once again.