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Rymer plans large-scale c...Kye Rymer. Residents of the Fifth District are being asked to come out and participate in a large-scale...
January 23, 2020 at 7:14 AM -
Faulty unit behind widesp...BVIEC General Manager, Leroy Abraham A faulty unit at the Pockwood Pond power plant has been identified...
January 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM -
Gov’t workers told to foc...Premier Andrew Fahie Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has charged public officers with...
January 22, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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Delinquent fathers to be barred from travelling under upcoming child-support legislation — Premier
Government is introducing a piece of legislation that will prevent delinquent fathers from leaving the territory until they pay any and all outstanding child support debt. Premier Andrew Fahie said this legislation will be...
January 22, 2020 at 8:22 AM -
Porn videos of young girls with older men in BVI is alarming, support group needed
Alvera Maduro-Caines Newly-inducted member into the governing Virgin Islands Party, Alvera Maduro-Caines is calling for a support system to be developed for young girls who have been captured in pornographic videos performing sexual...
January 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM -
BVI participating in CXC’s 5-year strategic planning
Registrar and CEO at CXC Dr Wayne Wesley addressing parents and students of Elmore Stoutt High School on Tuesday. The British Virgin Islands has committed to participate in the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)’s strategic...
January 22, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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Adverse weather not affiliated with tropical cyclone activity, says DDM
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has confirmed that the recent adverse weather conditions which have been affecting the territory are not linked to any tropical cyclone activity. “Around this time of year is when...
January 22, 2020 at 7:23 AM -
More jobs coming as gov’t signs ‘redevelopment’ deal with Peter Island
Premier Andrew Fahie Premier Andrew Fahie has signed a redevelopment agreement with Peter Island Resort and with that is the promise of more employment opportunities for locals. David Van Andel, director of the resort, signed...
January 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM -
‘Community effort’ hailed as the way to effectively combat local health issues
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone. Health Minister Carvin Malone has said he believes that through community togetherness, the British Virgin Islands can succeed in tackling many of the health-related issues...
January 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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‘I am truly disappointed’: Maduro-Caines’ decision was unexpected and without consultation — Penn
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn Opposition Leader and Interim Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has described Alvera Maduro-Caines’ decision to cross the political floor and join the governing Virgin...
January 21, 2020 at 8:14 AM -
Premier defends his govt’s proposed ‘high’ penalties in BVI’s Cyber Crime Amendment Bill
“Yes, the fines were higher than normal. Yes, the penalties were higher than normal but the problem that we have is worse than normal” — Premier Andrew Fahie. In the face of criticism from international media who...
January 21, 2020 at 7:41 AM -
Reservoir repaired and running water returns to First District
Residents in the First Electoral District once again have access to potable piped water now that repairs to the constituency’s reservoir have been completed. The reservoir, which is located in the vicinity of Capoon’s...
January 21, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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Funding UK gives to governor should be included in BVI’s budget
Third District Representative, Julian Fraser. Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has said he believes the funds which are allocated to Governor Augustus Jaspert from the United Kingdom should be included in territory’s budget....
January 21, 2020 at 6:51 AM -
UPDATE: Alvera Maduro-Caines joins the VIP! Fahie is a productive leader
Opposition legislator Alvera Maduro-Caines has joined the governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on the same day that she tendered her resignation to the National Democratic Party (NDP). Maduro-Caines — a former longstanding...
January 20, 2020 at 3:30 PM -
VG ferry dock closed due to bad weather | Marine advisories in effect
BVI News photo The Virgin Gorda Ferry and Cargo Dock has been ordered closed until further notice. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) said in a media release on Monday, January 20 that closure is because of the current adverse...
January 20, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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Prison educator takes on role of mom, sister, confidant to dispirited inmates
Annie Codner-White is the sole educator at Her Majesty’s Prison.The tiny classroom at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff When Annie Codner-White stands before her classroom of convicts...
January 20, 2020 at 10:46 AM -
Recently-refurbished basketball court in West End vandalised
The shattered and rimless backboard at the basketball court in West End, Tortola. (BVI News photo) Premier Andrew Fahie has condemned the vandals who defaced the West End basketball court not long after it was refurbished. “I...
January 20, 2020 at 7:34 AM -
Jevone Demming of VG loses appeal in attempted murder case
The building that houses the High Court in Road Town, Tortola. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has upheld a local High Court ruling given to Virgin Gorda resident, Jevone Demming who was convicted for his reported involvement...
January 20, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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RVIPF exploring technology as a way to arrest motorbike problem
Bikes that have been seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently looking to technology as a new strategy to safely deter bikers from unsafe practices while riding...
January 20, 2020 at 6:41 AM -
2020 BVI Spring Regatta already sparking global interest
The 49th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival scheduled for March 30 to April 5 has already attracted a number of contestants not only locally but also regionally and internationally. Regatta Director Judy...
January 20, 2020 at 5:42 AM -
COMMENTARY: Meghan, Brexit, and change
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Meghan Markle story is part of the ongoing process of change in the west and a UK slow to enter the 21st Century. The UK Royal Family is a symbol of UK nationhood and history. So, watching...
January 18, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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Lack of resources could set back outstanding financial audits even furth
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Government’s outstanding financial audits for the last three years is in jeopardy of falling even further behind due to the lack of human resources at the Office of the Auditor General. Auditor...
January 17, 2020 at 11:45 AM -
Waive taxes for USVI visitors coming for Sunday’s horse races
President of the Horse Owners Association, Lesmore Smith. President of the BVI Horse Owners Association, Lesmore Smith, wants the taxes to enter the BVI to be waived for horseracing fans from the US Virgin Islands who are attending...
January 17, 2020 at 8:19 AM -
Former Attorney General urges local lawyers to volunteer more
“I am not advocating that we become a charitable institution but I am advocating that we do more in that role that we have as lawyers to the public.” — Dancia Penn-Sallah Queen’s Counsel and former Attorney...
January 17, 2020 at 7:53 AM
