HLSCC | 12h
Judith Vanterpool Resigns As Acting President Of HLSCC
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College announced today that Mrs. Judith Vanterpool officially resigned from her post as Acting President effective October 18th...
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BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 14h
Poor Recordkeeping On Past Festivals; Culture Minister Accused Of Throwing Shade
While releasing the preliminary figures of spending for this year’s festival, and a few of the past festivities, Minister for Culture, Dr. the Hon....
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 14h
Opposition Leader Says Gov’t Member Called Him Liar
During the October 17 sitting of the House of Assembly, Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Marlon Penn alleged that he heard Junior Minister of Tourism, Hon....
POLICE INFORMATION OFFICE | 1 Comments
Cocaine Seized On Marine Vessel
On Thursday, October 17, during a joint operation between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Her Majesty’s Customs, a vessel was searched...
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 3 Comments
Premier Says He Was Cautioned About Discussing BVI Airways Matter
Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie said that he was cautioned to remain silent as it relates to the ongoing matter regarding BVI Airways.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 14h
Hong Kong Protests Pose No Issue For BVI Financial Services
The BVI’s Asia based financial services office has not been affected by the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, neither has the demonstrations affected Territory’s business in that region. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie in response to questions that were posed on the matter by Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Marlon Penn and Opposition Member, Hon. Julian Fraser.
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BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 3 Comments
Governor Says Residents Seeking Recourse Through His Office
His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert has noted that there seems to be a misunderstanding among residents of the BVI over what the Governor’s role is in the Territory. This misunderstanding, the Governor said, results in a number of residents sending him letters and setting meetings to discuss matters that they are unhappy with.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 2d
1000 Jobs Initiative Exceeds Expectations--Premier
Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie has announced that the 1000 jobs in 1000 days initiative that his Government launched in August “is going far beyond expectations.”
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 8 Comments
Petition Against Dolphin Return Nets Over 4000 Signatures
As of today, October 17, the petition that was created to prevent the return of Dolphin Discovery, the company that operated the Swim with the Dolphins attraction at Prospect Reef, has garnered over 4000 of the 5,000 signatures it set out to get.
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BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 5 Comments
Four RVIPF Officers Complete Bodyguard Training
Close protection training provides persons in the security field with the training needed to provide bodyguard services to important individuals, and as of last week, it was announced that four officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force successfully completed such course in Bermuda.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 1 Comments
Major Upgrades To 911 Services; Text & Video Signaling By Year End
By the end of 2019, the British Virgin Islands is expected to have a state of the art 911 system that allows persons distressed to signal for help via text message and video.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 5 Comments
Confronting Social Issues
Some of the Territory’s youth weighed in on matters of concern during a Youth Forum that was hosted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, in commemoration of Caribbean Youth Day on Monday, October 7 at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.
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BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 6d
Ties Severed With Foxy’s Operations Manager
Tessa Callwood, part owner of the Foxy’s group of companies and wife of iconic Virgin Islander, Philiciano “Foxy” Callwood MBE, is concerned that a press conference that was held on October 14 during which various sensitive matters were released, could have an effect on the renowned BVI brand.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 6 Comments
To Expand Or Not To Expand--Airlift Topic Raised Again
The discussion of the airport development and runway expansion is expected to return to the public sphere, as Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie announced that he is being bombarded with mentions that the extension is linked to airlift development, which is essential for various revenue injectors.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 7d
BVIslander Sentenced To 10 Months In USVI Prison
29-year-old Ashan Westcott, a BVI citizen, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, followed by a one-year term of supervised release in the US Virgin Islands on Thursday, October 10, in relation to the charge of possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 1w
Three BVI Residents Facing Drug Charges In St. Maarten
Three men who claimed to have found approximately 15 large packages containing cocaine at sea will be sentenced in St. Maarten on October 23, for charges relating to smuggling.
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BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 1 Comments
Haitian Migrant Smuggler Ordered Deported
Haitian national Luc Eloi, who was found guilty for his participation in a smuggling ring that sneaked more that 20 migrants into the British Virgin Islands in 2017, was ordered deported from the BVI by Acting Governor, David Archer on September 26.
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Update: Police Investigating Robbery On VG
Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department are in active pursuit of two gunmen who forced their way into VG Graphics that is adjacent to Prince Bar on Virgin Gorda in the early hours on Wednesday, September 4.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 2w
“I Always Bounce Back”—Chantel Aiming For Olympic Medal
After a less than spectacular performance at the World Championship in Doha last week, BVI top female athlete, Chantel Malone has her eyes set on bringing home an Olympic medal for the Territory at the Tokyo games next summer.
BVI PLATINUM NEWS | 3w
Kyron Sets Focus On Olympics 2020
BVI track star, Kyron McMaster said that now that he has finished his 2019 sports season, he is about to rest a bit and commence focus on the 2020 Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo.
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Lettsome Wraps Up Pan Am Games Action With Best Performance
Thad Lettsome wrapped up the BVI’s 18th Pan Am Games appearance by its four athletes, with his best performance during four highly competitive days of racing against the Americas best Laser Sailors in Paracas, Peru on Thursday.
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Eldred Henry Places 6th
Eldred Henry brought the curtains down on the BVI’s track and field participation in the 18th Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru on Wednesday night, with a sixth placed Shot Put finish, after Ashley Kelly had a non-advancing time in the 400m final.
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Local Forecast for The British Virgin Islands
Forecast issued at 2:29 PM, AST on October 22, 2019
High: 90oF | Low: 75oF
Synopsis: Low moisture levels will restrict showers activity over and around the islands overnight. By tomorrow the presence of an upper level trough along with lingering instability, daytime heating and available moisture could lead to a high chance for shower and thunderstorm activity across the BVI.
Valid up to 8 pm tomorrow Wednesday 23rd October 2019.
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Premier Says He Was Cautioned About Discussing BVI Airways Matter

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Hong Kong Protests Pose No Issue For BVI Financial Services

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Governor Says Residents Seeking Recourse Through His Office

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1000 Jobs Initiative Exceeds Expectations--Premier

Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie has announced that...
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Petition Against Dolphin Return Nets Over 4000 Signatures

As of today, October 17, the petition that was created to prevent the...
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Four RVIPF Officers Complete Bodyguard Training

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Major Upgrades To 911 Services; Text & Video Signaling By Year End

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Confronting Social Issues

Some of the Territory’s youth weighed in on matters of concern...
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