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Monthly Archives: November 2011
A nurse who was injured on the job in 2003 has been successful in her civil lawsuit against the government. The matter should now proceed to the “assessment of ...
Improving air access to the territory was one of the topics discussed with Air Safety Support International (ASSI) when Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith and his ...
With the territory’s debt nearing $100 million in a debilitating recession, the United Kingdom (UK) is not ready to permit the British Virgin Islands to access a ...
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 30th November, 2011 – Wet days no longer have to be a damper for those planning a day at the beach. Thanks to a collaborative ...
He is arguably known for saying it as he sees it and ‘giving jack his jacket’. And yesterday, Nov. 29, was no different when former Education Minister Andrew ...
Learning multiplication tables should now be easier for primary school students. Chief Executive Officer of Home Grown Studios and director of Follow the Movement, ...
A pilot programme to assist autistic children and adults in the territory will become a reality. Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith told journalists at a press briefing ...
Tuesday, November 29 – Students of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre helped to spread holiday cheers as they hosted their Multi-Cultural Christmas programme ...
This week Roadtown Wholesale has the pleasure of hosting Patrick Mariuz International Brand Ambassador for LOUIS XIII® Grande Champagne Cognac, the world’s ...
Tuesday, November 29 – One week following the official observance of Culture Week, the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School hosted a grand ‘Harvest Celebration’ ...
Tuesday 29th 2011 - An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter Scale was felt throughout the Virgin Islands at approximately 1:48pm this ...
Myron Walwyn keeps going and going and going. This time the energetic education minister has announced an initiative targeting unemployed youth with an aim, to not ...
Amid concerns from the United Kingdom (UK) government that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has not been spending wisely and must adhere to fiscal and borrowing ...
The British Virgin Islands was not successful in its bid to have the ruins at Copper Mine Point in Virgin Gorda be declared a United Kingdom (UK) heritage site for ...
Director of the National Parks Trust (NPT) Joseph Smith Abbott said despite the many challenges the organization faced, the weekend concert at the Queen Elizabeth ...
Fifth District Representative Delores Christopher is scheduled to hold her first public meeting since being elected on Nov. 7, 2011. The meeting is scheduled to take ...
Fourth District representative Mark Vanterpool is encouraging persons in the territory to become more united this Christmas. Vanterpool made the remarks at the ...
SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2011 – We gather today to celebrate the life of Orlando Newton Stoutt, also known to his family as Daddy Lando, Uncle Lando, Brother, Cousin ...
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – November 28, 2011 – In Haiti, where new economic activity is critical in the midst of the tremendous efforts to rebuild in the aftermath ...
The Department of Agriculture is inviting all farmers to an important meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Abraham Leonard Community Centre, Carrot ...
On Wednesday, November 23, 2001, the BVI Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP BVI”) elected a new Executive Council at its annual ...
29 November 2011 – Harneys is pleased to announce the publication of British Virgin Islands Commercial Law, the first and only textbook focussing exclusively ...
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — American Airlines parent AMR, one of the few major U.S. airlines to avoid bankruptcy, finally succumbed Tuesday and filed for chapter 11. ...
Tuesday, November 29 – The National Parks Trust (NPT) of the Virgin Islands held a ceremony last week to recognise the contribution and generosity of its major ...
A father of three has been charged with shooting a man who is accused of “dissing” him, according to a prosecutor. Wakima Lettsome, 30, of Greenland was denied ...
The National Parks Trust (NPT) 50th anniversary concert series wrapped up last evening, November 27, 2011 with a captivating performance by nine-time Grammy-award ...
The beginning of a series of articles reviewing a recent news media debate on whether or not the Virgin Islands will grow its tourism and commerce by becoming a ...
Two persons sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident involving one vehicle in Sea Cow’s Bay on Saturday, Nov. 26. Police sources said the driver, Kevin ...
There are few times in the history of any society where opportunity presents itself more than once. In many ways, the BVI has bucked regional economics trends over ...
Rising BVI artiste Devon Jennings was featured on Tempo’s Pree Dis show on Saturday. Jennings was the winner of the LIME Talent Search competition last February, ...
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye ...
The Rotaract Club of Tortola visited the Adina Donovan Home on November 19th 2011 as part of their continued commitment to foster greater interaction and build ...
Pembroke Pines, FL. – The holidays will be brighter for more than 6,000 children as the FCCA Member Lines plan for the 16th annual Holiday Gift Project. Once ...
The BVI Red Cross will be having a rummage sale on Saturday December 3, 2011, 7am to 2pm. Strollers, Walkers, Playpens, Car seat, Clothing, Toys, and Much ...
A fun environmental initiative just in time for the holidays is being unveiled through the partnership of the East Beautification Committee (EBC) and the BVI Tourist ...
Visiting London artists alternative soul band Smoke Feathers and reggae singer John Blood will wrap up a tour of the British Virgin Islands with two rousing full ...
Come One – Come All…. to the first ever East End/Long Look Community ‘It’s A Family Affair-Christmas Extravaganza’ all of the churches and schools ...
Alexandrina Maduro Primary School presents “A Colourful, Cultural Christmas Jamboree”. The 2011 Christmas Concert and Fair will be held on Wednesday, ...
In December 2010, the Women’s Empowerment Summit launched “Baskets of Love” a project geared towards making the Christmas season more enjoyable for ...
Persons in the territory who suffer from arthritis will next week have the opportunity to know of its causes and what should be done to address the problem. This ...
If you are suffering from knee or hip pain and discomfort sign up to attend the free Joint Issues Interactive presentation at the Bougainvillea Clinic on Friday, ...
On Saturday, December 3, walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Bougainvillea Clinic Joint Replacement Walkathon at the A.O. ...
A coroner’s inquest into the death of four persons will begin this morning at 10:00 at the Magistrate’s Court in John’s Hole, Road Town, Tortola, ...
Former UB40 lead singer Ali Campbell promised a good performance on the opening day of the National Parks Trust (NPT) jazz and blues concert series – and he ...
Lisa Gray, owner of The Gallery on Main Street and Custom Images on Wickhams Cay II, said her vehicle was stolen between Thursday and Friday morning. The vehicle, a ...
Tune in Wednesday November 30th at 8:00 pm to Let’s Talk About Sex on J-TV (Channel 55) and ZROD/fm (103.7) HIV infected youth discuss what it is like to be ...
The Francis Lettsome Primary School cordially invites everyone to their grand production of “A Christmas Carol: Tola Style” on Wednesday 7th December at ...
A portable generator and a compressor have been stolen from a BiWater construction site in Sabbath Hill. BVI News understands that the stolen items were chained to a ...
The BVI’s oldest farmer, Olando Newton Stoutt, who passed away at age 93 on Nov. 17, 2011, was laid to rest on Saturday, Nov. 26. Stoutt has been recognized by the ...
Friday, November 25 – Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith, OBE has completed a successful round of meetings in the United Kingdom (UK) with Her Majesty’s ...
Today, Nov. 25, 2011 is the last day of work at LIME BVI for Corporate Communications Manager La Verne Hodge. Hodge announced in an email to media representatives ...
Police on St. Thomas arrested a Price Smart employee who assaulted a male and female manager at his workplace after he was told he would be terminated. Jemari Forde, ...
The stench in Road Town is so bad sometimes it makes you feel light-headed. That’s the experience of businessman Colin O’Neal who, along with other businessmen, ...
Thursday November 24 – The Ministry of Communications and Works is forging ahead with its plans to rehabilitate Road Town by first fixing the parking lot adjacent ...
In observance of Universal Human Rights Day, human rights awareness promoter, Sandra Phillip Hodge of Related by Humanity is organizing a Safety Awareness Scooter ...
Work will commence soon on the dilapidated park located across from the agriculture station in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, Education Minister Myron Walwyn has ...
Acting Premier Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering speaks with staff of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during their force meeting on Wednesday, November 23 ...
Yesterday, the Territory played host to the Mein Schiff 2 making its inaugural call docked and anchored at the cruise pier in Tortola. Acting Premier Dr. the ...
Friday, November 25 – In celebration of their students’ academic performance, the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) hosted its ninth graduation ...
President of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Dr. Karl Dawson will over the next three years serve as First Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Tertiary ...
The appropriate protocol being established, I would like to say a pleasant good evening to all. It is my sincere pleasure to address you this evening at the ninth ...
Friday, November 25 – The National Parks Trust (NPT) of the Virgin Islands hosted its annual Arbour Day Ceremony today at the Queen Elizabeth II National Park ...
Friday, 25 November 2011 – Road Town, Tortola: Dominican Republic nationals and other residents of the BVI will be excited to learn of a new promotion launched by ...
A talk show host believes every government should act by strategic intent. Elihu Rhymer, host of the radio programme, ‘The People’s Business’, said ...
Thursday, November 24 – The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority, is investigating reports of cases ...
