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June 1st, 2020
CPEA & Keystage Exams cancelled for VI students - Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Education Minister Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he was forced to cancel two key exams- the Keystage Exams and the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)- in the Virgin Islands amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 30th, 2020
16-year-old assaults, injures mother with 'fake gun'

EAST END, Tortola, VI - A distraught mother was forced to deliver her 16-year-old son into the hands of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) after he reportedly injured her with a 'fake gun'.

May 30th, 2020
BVI Airways report: Was the VI Government scammed?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Auditor General report on the Government’s Financing of BVI Airways’ Direct Flights to Miami from the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport laid on the table of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, May 28, 2020, making it a public document, is still turning heads.

May 29th, 2020
One reportedly injured in Pockwood Pond collision

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that at least one person is nursing injuries after an accident this evening, Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Pockwood Pond area.

May 29th, 2020
‘I was quoting a request’ for the 2 laptops- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says he never requested two government laptops for his home use, rather, he was quoting a request from a parent who wanted assistance to access computers for their children.

May 28th, 2020
Governor tried to 'urge' HoA to meet & table BVIA report - Speaker

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert in efforts to meet the statutory deadline for the laying of the Auditor General prepared BVI Airways report to the House of Assembly (HoA), has been accused of interfering with the legislative branch.

May 27th, 2020
Big Dream Group launching ‘you can be anything’ campaign

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) youth initiative the ‘Big Dream Group’, founded by Mr Stephon D. Mactavious in an effort to paint some positivity in the Territory amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, is launching a new initiative called the ‘You can be anything’ campaign.

May 27th, 2020
'Stimulate businesses instead'- Hon Turnbull says no cash handouts to citizens

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling the opportunity a 'low hanging fruit' to boost the economy, Opposition Member, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch' says he is against a COVID-19 stimulus package plan where cash is put directly into the hands of citizens rather than businesses.

May 27th, 2020
‘Nail it now!'- Hon Fraser says Gov't should look into landlord woes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called on the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) government to seriously address landlord and tenant relations over rent due, as the Territory continues to experience the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 26th, 2020
'No active cases of COVID-19' remaining in VI - Hon Carvin Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), today, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, confirmed that the Territory is now free of all confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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