British Virgin Island News

New governor of the British Virgin Islands to be sworn in...

Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the BVI on Friday, 26th January, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan.

BVI: Peter Island Resort to open in 2024

Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has announced the opening of its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024.

Trial of former premier of British Virgin Islands delayed again

A Miami judge has postponed to January 29, the trial of the former premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Andrew Fahie who is facing charges of drug smuggling, money laundering and racketeering. 

BVI: Suspect in custody for fatal shooting in 2023

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force says the victim, Azim Yonnas, 25, of Butu Mountain was in the Long Bush area on September 3 when he was pursued by two armed, masked individuals and was fatally shot. 

Rankin bids farewell to BVI: Reflects on challenges & hope for...

Rankin demitted office following a special ceremony at Government House.

BVI: Governor denies tampering with territory’s democracy

The governor said his request was necessary because there has not been sufficient drive and determination across the various ministries and departments to deliver on the agreed-upon COI deadlines.

BVI: Premier says the threat from the governor was set to...

He also hinted at a possible trend for outgoing governors to make a significant decision when departing the territory.

OECS leaders condemn power grab by BVI Governor

In a statement, the leaders said that they have noted “the request by the Governor for additional powers which will allow him to bypass the Territorial Government, and implement unilaterally, the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) for governance reforms in the BVI”.

Search suspended for missing man ejected from boat near St Thomas

USCG had been searching for Todman Davaughn,51, since he was reported missing on Sunday.

BVI: Carvin Malone remembered by former colleagues

Corine George-Massicote, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, said her heart was heavy as she extended condolences to Malone’s family.