The BVI London Office is getting ready for an impactful week as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) prepares to host the highly anticipated 2025 Overseas Territories Youth Summit on 27 February at BVI House in London. Organised by the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA), this event promises to be a dynamic platform for young voices from across the UK's Overseas Territories, all aimed at driving change and nurturing inclusivity.This year, Miss Malia Choucoutou, the youth representative f...

RVIPF Reports notable progress in recovery of firearms and ammunition.

Governor Bryan Shifts Focus: Proposes 25% Tariff on Imports, Challenging BVI Administration Amid Past Support. Emergency Legislative Session Called to Address Economic ‘Imbalances’

Mr. Jerome Padmore has been appointed Chief Marine Accident and Safety Officer, within the Premier’s Office, the ministry responsible for Maritime and Shipping Administration.Mr. Padmore has served more than 17 years in law enforcement and has experience in marine safety and accident investigation. He also served for more than three years in the Marine Unit, as Acting Inspector.Mr. Padmore’s experience includes managing and investigating a wide range of marine incidents involving rec...

Update:Sources are confirming that Omari Roberts was no longer on bail and that the case against him was dismissed. We are doing further research and will bring a full report.  Earlier Story: The Royal Anguilla Police Force is confirming that shortly after 12AM on Monday 17 February, 2025, information was received regarding a shooting incident at Hill Side Bar, located on Back Street, South Hill, Anguilla.The RAPF has identified the deceased as 29 year old 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶...

Governor Daniel Pruce has accepted the resignation of Assistant Commissioner Pam Trevillion of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. His acceptance of the resignation is noted on a Memorandum released just moments ago on the Facebook page of HM Governor’s Office In The BVI. “Thank you for your memorandum of 8 February, setting out your intention to resign. Having considered this matter carefully I have concluded I should accept your resignation. As you indicate in your memorand...

In a groundbreaking collaboration to provide students with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and connect with representatives from 21 colleges and universities worldwide, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) have joined forces to host the Annual College Fair, set to take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Educ...

Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn called the Virgin Islands’ collective response to this weekend’s tsunami advisory commendable, adding that he hopes the experience improves public understanding of tsunami threats.“What we saw on Saturday, February 8th was the activation of the international early warning systems to give the public advance notice that a tsunami threat had occurred,” Mr. Penn said.He added, “We witnessed residents accessing the most reli...

A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. Phase two of the project entails the installation of approximately 4500 linear feet of gravity main sewer lines and pumping mains. The works also include the construction of a new pump station directly adjacent to the new wastewater treatment plant along with three smaller pump stations and two lift stations.Premier and Minister of Fin...