BVI News—News from BVI
1. Minor charged with criminal damage, multiple burglaries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 17-year-old male from Jost Van Dyke with criminal damage and four counts of burglary in connection with incidents across the Territory. According to the RVIPF, the burglaries occurred in Butu […]
BVI News—News from BVI
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the BVI anticipates generating over $400 million in tourism revenue by the end of 2024, driven by a strong visitor count. Presenting the $407.9 million... November 12, 2024 at 6:13 AM.
BVI News—News from BVI
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the BVI anticipates generating over $400 million in tourism revenue by the end of 2024, driven by a strong visitor count. Presenting the $407.9 million... November 12, 2024 at 6:13 AM.
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The BVI has been included in ‘Fodor’s No List 2025’, a publication highlighting destinations facing significant challenges due to tourism pressures. The annual list aims to draw attention to popular locations struggling with the impacts of their own success, urging […] by Davion / on November 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM /. 6.
BVI News—News from BVI
News from BVI. Premier open to working with Lorna Smith on financial services. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed openness to collaborating with former Deputy Premier and Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith on financial services and other shared interests despite her recent dismissal from his administration.
Endless chatter! Mitch slams ’no plan’ Premier
Oct 21, 2024 · Turnbull also criticised the Premier’s handling of agriculture. “There’s nothing happening and he continues to kill us and insult the people of the Virgin Islands’ intelligence with just this endless chatter. There is no plan that has come forward for agriculture. The Junior Minister for Agriculture said there is no plan,” Turnbull said.
BVI News—News from BVI
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the BVI anticipates generating over $400 million in tourism revenue by the end of 2024, driven by a strong visitor count. Presenting the $407.9 million... November 12, 2024 at 6:13 AM.
20 vehicles seriously damaged in mysterious fire at TAG
Oct 15, 2024 · The damaged vehicles. Approximately 20 cars at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) were gutted by a mysterious fire that broke out on its lot early Tuesday morning, October 15. TAG Director Shan Mohamed informed our news centre that the fire may have started around 2:30 am, and is unsure who reported it to the territory’s Fire and Rescue Services.
Premier optimistic over BVI’s border security measures
Oct 22, 2024 · The Premier emphasised that satellite monitoring would be a key element in the government’s strategy to secure the BVI’s borders, with on-the-water assets such as police and Customs vessels playing a crucial role in responding to threats. “We have to have a means of responding, whether through the police, through Customs, etc.
FirstBank accountholders in BVI report missing balances
Oct 22, 2024 · Screenshot of one local 1FirstBank accountholder that was affected. Account holders with 1FirstBank in the British Virgin Islands are facing a major financial issue as many report that their account balances have disappeared. This problem, which was flagged on Tuesday, October 22, appears to be widespread, impacting both personal and business ...