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Monthly Archives: September 2010

Tropical Disturbance 57 become...

30th September 2010 – As of 5PM Tropical Disturbance 57 consisted of a large area of showers and thunderstorms centered about 600 miles east of the Windward ...

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Fire and Rescue Department Rec...

The Fire and Rescue Services Department received two new Angus Portable Fire Pumps tested to 21 bars as the department continues to build capacity to increase their ...

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IFC hosts High School Financia...

The BVI International Finance Centre (IFC) in conjunction with all secondary schools in the Territory will host its High School Financial Services Educational ...

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CCT 2 Day Double

CCT Announced today that all prepaid customers can take advantage of two (2) days of Double Top Up today September 30, 2010 and tomorrow October 1, 2010 at all CCT ...

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Tropical Wave southeast of the...

30th September 2010 – A Tropical Wave over the Central Atlantic, located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing limited showers and ...

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Protest ends but the fight is ...

Attempts to get legislators in the Central Administration Complex to give audience to protesters who had converged on the lawns of the Complex were prohibited by ...

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Back to Business

Greetings from the beautiful island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands. What does drag racing mean to me? That is the question I am posing to you the readers. ...

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Secrets to a Youthful Appearan...

* One of the ways to a youthful appearance as I approach 70, is to “think young, and dress youthfully”, although I refrain from dressing like a ‘teeny ...

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Anegada clean up

Work men employed by Aubrey Levons clean up the beach at Loblolly bay, Anegada on Wednesday September 29, 2010.  Everyday they are cleaning up remnants of hurricane ...

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Premier and Works Minister fac...

Premier Ralph T O’Neal and Minister for Communications and Works, Julian Fraser faced the brunt of verbal attacks by speakers at the Talk Show Alliance’s march ...

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UPDATE: Cocaine valued at $6M

Thursday, September 30 – A joint operation between Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and U.S. law enforcement authorities led to the seizure of some eight bales of ...

Posted in Crime/Police | 33 Comments

Rotarians enlightened about &#...

Members of Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town held its weekly breakfast meeting this morning at Maria’s By The Sea. The meeting was attended by 20 members and 5 ...

Posted in Environment | 1 Comment

Special sitting to remember fo...

Wednesday, September 29 – A special sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 30 in memory of The Rt. ...

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UWI St Augustine Campus names ...

The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus will confer four honorary degrees at its annual Graduation Ceremonies to be held on October 28th, 29th ...

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UWI St Augustine Campus names ...

The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus has named the six students to be Valedictorians at its Graduation Ceremonies to be held on October 28th, ...

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Premier and MCW Minister pleas...

Wednesday, September 29 – Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Julian Fraser RA ...

Posted in GIS News | 5 Comments

BVI delegation to attend 37th ...

Wednesday, September 29 – A delegation from the British Virgin Islands will leave the Territory on Saturday, October 2nd to participate in the 37th annual BVI/USVI ...

Posted in GIS News, Politics | 1 Comment

BVIHSA pharmacy and finance de...

The public is advised that the Pharmacy at Peebles Hospital will be closed on Saturday, 2nd October and Sunday, 3rd October. Additionally, the Finance Department ...

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Enis Adams Primary School Fish...

The General Public is invited to support the Enis Adams Primary School at a Grand Fundraising Fish Fry and Food Sale at the School in Meyers Estate on Friday, 15 ...

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Premier and Minister of Commun...

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Julian Fraser RA led a delegation to Virgin ...

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WICB announces list of contrac...

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announces the following players have signed Central Retainer Contracts for the period October 1 2010 to ...

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BVI Tourist Board conducts its...

Tuesday, 28 September 2010 – In an effort to develop all aspects of the tourism industry and to promote its efficiency, The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board ...

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FirstCaribbean teams up for co...

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, September 29, 2010 – FirstCaribbean International Bank signed up nine volunteers to take part in the 25th annual International ...

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HLSCC to deliver course in foo...

A five-session course aimed at introducing students to the basics of Food Journalism will begin at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday 16 October. ...

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Bench warrant issued for busin...

A bench warrant was issued in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for business man Elmo Connor who is accused of stealing a water pump. Connor, who is charged with ...

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Immigration Dept. successfully...

Wednesday, September 29 – Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mr. Guy-Michel Hill confirmed that the Immigration Department has successfully repatriated 11 Cuban ...

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Public officers explain the pr...

Wednesday, September 29 – Public officers explained to residents of the United States Virgin Islands the process of obtaining Belonger Status in the Virgin ...

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BVITB and partners to launch 2...

Monday 27th, September 2010:  The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in conjunction with the Premier’s Office, the Departments of Conservation and Fisheries, ...

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Noel LLoyd: A Patriot Man to p...

The contemporary documentary, NOEL LLOYD: A PATRIOTIC MAN, on the life of the late activist and politician, will premiere at UP’s Cineplex on Monday, October ...

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Public invited to Pesticides A...

The Department of Agriculture is inviting all producers, farmers, stakeholders and the wider public to their Pesticides Awareness Week Open House on Friday, October ...

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Tropical wave southeast of the...

29th September 2010 – A Tropical Wave over the Central Atlantic, located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing limited showers and ...

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Address by Minister for Natura...

Theme: “Eliminating Obsolete Pesticide Today, for a Healthier Tomorrow”; Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – Good day listening audience. I am Omar Wallace ...

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HLSCC Alumni Profile: Howard A...

During this year, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is featuring profiles of past students as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. Howard Anthony Lewis, Chief ...

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Water interruption on Virgin G...

The Water and Sewerage Department is hereby advising residents and businesses on Virgin Gorda in the areas of The Valley, Handsome Bay and Mahoe Bay that their water ...

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ARREST BLOTTER: September 19 t...

ASSAULT OCCASIONING ACTUAL BODILY HARM On 19-9-2010 at 0830hrs, Police arrested Wakima Lettsome of Greenland for the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily ...

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Tahesia Harrigan goes to Delhi...

Since my blog, I received an outpouring of emails in response to whether I should go to India or not.  I really appreciate the time you have taken to give me your ...

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Government to be blamed for BI...

Minister for Communications and Works Julian Fraser has admitted it is Government’s fault that BIWater has not secured the loan for the water and sewerage project. ...

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Archives Unit observes Interna...

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Government on target to comple...

Road Town, Tortola – Work on rebuilding the Baugher’s Bay Water Plant to a modern and fully automated facility that will better serve the Territory’s demands, ...

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HEALTH TALK: Cancer symptoms m...

Many men are notorious foot-draggers, especially when it comes to scheduling doctor visits. This is unfortunate. Routine preventive care can find cancer in men and ...

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All set for Jason Bally Memori...

Preparations are in place for the hosting of the 10th Annual Jason Bally Memorial Road Race set to take place this Sunday October 3, 2010 at 7 a.m. sharp. ...

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Contracts for new incinerator ...

There is optimism that the new incinerator will be fully functional by January 2011 despite the contracts for the mechanical and electrical aspects have not been ...

Posted in General | 3 Comments

Installing street lights betwe...

Installing streets lights between Balsum Ghut and Lambert Estate is one of the priority areas for Government, Deputy Premier Dancia Penn announced on ‘Let’s ...

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Citizens urged to wear orange ...

Members of the public are encouraged to wear an orange or blue shirt on Wednesday in support of the Talk Show Host Alliance march, which will begin at 11 am from the ...

Posted in General | 9 Comments

Inspiration for the Youth

Elroy M. Henley, Jr. was born in Chattanooga, TN. He is the son of the late Corrine Milliner, a graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School and the 1st runner up for ...

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Public invited to dedication o...

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is inviting the public to the dedication for the new tender pier and renovated cruise pier on October 5, 2010 at 3:00pm. The event ...

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BVI IFC Director calls New Yor...

Tuesday, September 28 -According to Executive Director of the BVI International Finance Centre (IFC), Ms. Sherri Ortiz, the recently held New York funds conference ...

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Elmore Stoutt High School Miss...

The Elmore Stoutt High School is inviting the public to their Miss Fifth Form Pageant which will be held on Saturday, 9th October at the Multipurpose Sports Complex ...

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Health Week Celebration at Eas...

Everybody is seeking after health so they can experience an excellent quality of life. Come and discover the secrets during the Health Week Celebration at the East ...

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The People’s Progressive Mov...

The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM), a non partisan organization geared towards the betterment of the territory was launched on Tuesday morning; and members of ...

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Social Development postpones B...

The Social Development Department is advising the public that its Back to School Parenting Session scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday September 29 at the Red Cross ...

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Mega Mix – Digicel Party...

We’re having a party! And everyone is invited! The celebration continues for Mega Mix – champions of the Wilbert “Shabunda” Fahie 2010 National Basketball ...

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Wendol Williams Cup Semi – F...

The semi-final of the Wendol Williams Cup took place over the weekend with four teams battling it out to reach the inaugural final of the competition. On Saturday it ...

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B.V.I. Youths continues to str...

It has been no secret that there has been a spike of unlawful behavior in the B.V.I. in recent days. It is such a breath of fresh air to see some of our local youth ...

Posted in Commentary, Youth/Education | 7 Comments

Premier: “I have no power in...

The leader of the Territory has no power to discipline a legislator in the House of Assembly (HOA) for boisterous behavior that power falls in the hands of the ...

Posted in General | 12 Comments

Digicel launches Cross Caribbe...

Tuesday, 28 September 2010 – Road Town, Tortola: Digicel, the BVI’s Bigger, Better Network, is proud to announce the availability of Cross Caribbean Top Up, the ...

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LIME Public Service Announceme...

LIME wishes to inform its customers that as a result of a General All Staff meeting and community service project Wednesday, 29th September, LIME operations will be ...

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BVICF Volunteer Meeting

The BVI Cycling Federation is kindly inviting all persons interested in volunteering at the Jason Bally Memorial Road Race to our Volunteer Meeting set for Wednesday ...

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Bell Vue residents to get depe...

While acknowledging that the water issue in the Bell Vue community is not dependable, Premier Ralph T O’Neal has promised that within a and a half the residents ...

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Zonta Tortola installs Charter...

Twenty Five members of the Zonta Club of Tortola were officially installed at the Club’s Charter and induction ceremony held at Treasure Isle’s Veranda ...

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MCW updates public on ESHS �...

Monday, September 27 -The Ministry of Communications and Works updates the public on the status of portable water at the Elmore Stoutt High School and the Peebles ...

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HLSCC Race Series gets going o...

A total of 33 participants were at the starting line as the Virgin Gorda leg of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College/Highland Spring Race Series commenced on ...

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Registration deadline for Tech...

The Ministry of Education and Culture is informing interested youth between the ages of 18 to 30 that the deadline to register for the Technical/Vocational Programme ...

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Jamaican detainees claim polic...

Two Jamaicans who were part of the 65 individuals caught on Norman Island a few weeks ago said they were promised financial support for their families by BVI ...

Posted in Crime/Police | 16 Comments

Chief Planner: Damaged and bro...

Monday, September 27 –Chief Planner in the Town and Country Planning Department Mrs. Marva Titley-Smith is appealing to property owners and the public at large to ...

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