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May 4th, 2021
Seemingly lazy young men just need vocational training – Cromwell Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - ZBVI Radio Host Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En Ka’, who hosts the weekly Umoja Talk show, said seemingly lazy youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) who are unproductive may just need to be offered trade opportunities and vocational training to excel.

May 3rd, 2021
Khalil N. Herbert of VI parentage drafted to Chicago Bears in 2021 NFL pick

SOUTH FLORIDA, USA – Virginia Tech running back Khalil N. Herbert aka 'Juice', who has strong Virgin Islands roots, has been drafted into the Chicago Bears as part of the 2021 NFL draft picks.

May 3rd, 2021
Premier schedules public consultations for Whistleblowers Act

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public consultation for three accountability and good governance legislation- the Whistleblowers Act 2021, the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, and the Police Act 2019- will kick off today, Monday, May 3, 2021.

May 1st, 2021
BVITB targeting new European markets with AVIAREPS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In keeping with the mandate of Premier Honorable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Tourism Board of Directors, for a one agency approach to public relations, travel trade connections and expert knowledge of the markets to represent the Territory in multiple European markets, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board & Film Commission has contracted the AVIAREPS agency.

May 1st, 2021
CoI: UK will face ‘stiff resistance’ should they try to takeover VI - Bishop Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community leader and Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says the UK will face ‘stiff resistance’ should they try to take over the territory after the conclusion of the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry.

May 1st, 2021
Trio charged with unlicensed firearm possession

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Three persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been charged for unlicensed firearm possession, following a raid, Yesterday, April 30, 2021, in West End, Tortola, by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.

April 30th, 2021
Too much misinformation fueling vaccination fears in VI – Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said misinformation continues to be a hindrance for vaccinations in the Virgins Islands (VI).

April 30th, 2021
CoI: UK won’t just walk away with ‘bloody nose’- Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government Consultant and outspoken talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he is now in a state of concern for the future of the Virgin Islands, when the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) funded by the United Kingdom (UK) comes to a conclusion.

April 29th, 2021
UPDATE: Major water leak @ Pasea located & repaired- Hon Rymer

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has indicated that the source of the water leakage at Pasea, which disrupted service in the Road Town area, has been located and fixed.

April 29th, 2021
Ronnie W. Skelton in! as Chair of RDA Board; Jerry D. Samuel is Deputy

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Founder of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and former Legislator, Ronnie W. Skelton has been appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development (RDA) Board.

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