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Vanterpool notes: Seven Seas now operating BiWater

Vanterpool notes: Seven Seas now operating BiWater

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool yesterday declared that Seven Seas Water BVI Limited has taken over the local operation of BiWater; this amid recent confusion over who the government thinks has been in control of the water-producing entity. […]

by / on February 15, 2017 at 7:21 AM /
Early release? Walwyn touts new push to educate inmates

Early release? Walwyn touts new push to educate inmates

Inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison now have an opportunity to sit Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams through an educational programme that has been launched at the territory’s correctional facility. Participation in the programme can also help determine how long an […]

by / on February 15, 2017 at 7:18 AM /
Roundtable with financial services stakeholders in UK

Roundtable with financial services stakeholders in UK

PRESS RELEASE – During his visit to the UK last week, Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable D Orlando Smith (OBE) hosted a roundtable with UK representatives of BVI’s financial services industry to provide updates on the government’s […]

by / on February 15, 2017 at 7:17 AM /
Two of 14 juveniles re-offend

Two of 14 juveniles re-offend

Minister responsible for youth and prison Myron Walwyn has disclosed that, of all juveniles who have accessed the government’s Restorative Justice Programme so far, only two have re-offended. The initiative, which was launched in 2013, provides an alternative to incarceration […]

by / on February 15, 2017 at 7:03 AM /
BiWater contract under review – $4M annual saving

BiWater contract under review – $4M annual saving

The current government has announced that it expects to save $4 million annually when it completes a re-negotiation of the controversial contract that the former Virgin Islands Party administration signed with BiWater back in 2010. A Memorandum of Understanding that […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 5:40 PM /
Vehicle hits man near Pussers

Vehicle hits man near Pussers

A Caucasian man has been hospitalized after being hit by a motor vehicle in Road Town this evening. He was reportedly struck by a pick-up truck near Pusser’s Pub on Waterfront Drive, BVI News Online understands. Eyewitnesses said the man […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 5:30 PM /
Gov’t to save $2M annually from 3 water deals

Gov’t to save $2M annually from 3 water deals

Minister of Communication and Works today signed three agreements that he said will result in the government saving $2 million annually in water cost. The agreements signed today with two companies will facilitate: The renewal of production at the Capoons […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 5:22 PM /
BVI men get bail amid fight to block extradition

BVI men get bail amid fight to block extradition

A magistrate in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has offered bail to two men who the United States is seeking to extradite in relation to alleged drug running. They are Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs officer Robert ‘Tico’ Harrigan. […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 2:07 PM /
Expat cop picking on me, Gumbs tells court

Expat cop picking on me, Gumbs tells court

Carlos Gumbs who is facing a burglary charge has accused an expat cop of picking on him only because of his criminal history. Gumbs claimed that he is hurt that he was being victimized by the officer, especially considering that […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 9:27 AM /
Duncan chides gov’t amid talks about independence

Duncan chides gov’t amid talks about independence

Accused of being too friendly with the National Democratic Party (NDP) government, Governor John Duncan yesterday declared that the days of governors ‘kissing babies are well and truly over’. He, in the same breath, chided the government over its handling […]

by / on February 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM /