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Archive for February, 2017

NHI claims hospital attempts to over-charge too

NHI claims hospital attempts to over-charge too

The National Health Insurance (NHI) has stopped just short of claiming that the management of the state-owned Peebles Hospital – like private healthcare providers – has been over-charging NHI contributors for services rendered. Deputy Director at the NHI Roy Barry, […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 8:20 AM /
Gov’t to close down dump, charge vehicle owners

Gov’t to close down dump, charge vehicle owners

The government said it intends to close down the derelict vehicle dump located in Sea Cows Bay, adding that it is minded to start enforcing a piece of legislation that requires persons to foot the cost of disposing their derelict […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
‘I will not remain quiet’

‘I will not remain quiet’

While announcing a number of projects to be pursued in his constituency using more than $300,000 allocated in the budget this financial year, representative of Second Electoral District Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he will not stop campaigning for the Cane […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 7:39 AM /
Vanterpool fights hospital’s request for $3.7M

Vanterpool fights hospital’s request for $3.7M

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has fought against a proposal the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has made for its budget to pay staff to increase by $3.7 million this financial year. The minister said the BVIHSA should […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 7:37 AM /
Man accused of assault in nightclub bathroom

Man accused of assault in nightclub bathroom

Jordan Jack, a man accused of assaulting a woman in the bathroom of a nightclub, was been granted $20,000 bail. During his appearance in the Magistrate’s Court, the Purcell Estate resident pleaded not guilty to common assault. Allegations are that, […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 7:24 AM /
Two cars for a dollar to be raffled at BVI Spring Fest

Two cars for a dollar to be raffled at BVI Spring Fest

PRESS RELEASE – This Friday and Saturday, the two cars for a dollar raffle, along with six assorted prizes, will be won at the annual BVI Spring Fest taking place at Cane Garden Bay over the weekend. The first ever […]

by / on February 27, 2017 at 6:04 AM /
Photos: Female driver in hospital after crash

Photos: Female driver in hospital after crash

Police are trying to ascertain the circumstances surrounding a bizarre crash in the FirstBank area of Road Town late this morning, February 25. BVI News Online has been hearing conflicting versions as to how the crash unfolded. What is clear […]

by / on February 25, 2017 at 2:36 PM /
HMS Brexit

HMS Brexit

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Ocean Liner HMS Great Britain is heading into stormy seas. Those seas are troubled by matters surrounding Brexit?  The proceeding narrative states that the UK economy is entering a period of uncertainty. ANDREW RAWNSLEY, writing […]

by / on February 25, 2017 at 12:45 PM /
ON ECONOMY  – ‘I cannot deal with too much stress’

ON ECONOMY – ‘I cannot deal with too much stress’

While dismissing previous comments by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith that the local economy is robust, lawmaker Delores Christopher yesterday questioned her government’s commitment to local businesses when compared to those from abroad. “We got to […]

by / on February 24, 2017 at 6:59 PM /
18 gun robberies last year – BVI to test bullets

18 gun robberies last year – BVI to test bullets

The British Virgin Islands (BVI), which said it recorded 18 robberies involving guns last year, hopes to start testing its own bullet fragments and other ballistic materials next month. Those materials found at the scenes of crime in the BVI […]

by / on February 24, 2017 at 1:46 PM /