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Premier visits centenarian Christalia Hodge

Premier visits centenarian Christalia Hodge

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made a special visit to centenarian Christalia Idalia Hodge yesterday (February 16) at her home in Huntum’s Ghut, Tortola. He said it was his sincere pleasure to make the visit, and do his part in […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 8:13 AM /
BVI announces task force to study fallout from Brexit

BVI announces task force to study fallout from Brexit

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has announced that he will establish a task-force to examine the implications Brexit will have for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Brexit is the process by which Britain is seeking to leave the European Union, […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Man sentenced to 6 months for cutlass attack

Man sentenced to 6 months for cutlass attack

Treh Williams has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and another six months imprisonment for being armed with an offensive weapon. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards ordered that both sentences run concurrently (at the same […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 7:57 AM /
Vanterpool: Consider the governor’s criticism

Vanterpool: Consider the governor’s criticism

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said the governor acted inappropriately when he criticized the government during a public event this month. But Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool wants the government to seriously consider Governor John Duncan’s criticism. “He […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 7:24 AM /
Premier mulls review of ‘marijuana’ punishment

Premier mulls review of ‘marijuana’ punishment

Members of the British Virgin Islands government are engaged in discussions regarding a possible review of powers facilitating the imprisonment of persons for – among other things – smoking marijuana. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the disclosure during a […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 6:52 AM /
CCT school tour in full swing

CCT school tour in full swing

PRESS RELEASE – For the month of February, schools around the Virgin Islands have been welcoming CCT and its highly energetic motivational tour. The ‘CCT Live, Laugh, Love Unlimited Tour’ is part of the company’s commitment to community and education. […]

by / on February 17, 2017 at 6:20 AM /
A year later: Minister still touts TPP investment

A year later: Minister still touts TPP investment

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool said there is good reason to celebrate today – the first full year since the delayed opening of the state-owned Tortola Pier Park (TPP). He added […]

by / on February 16, 2017 at 3:00 PM /
BVI bands getting waiver for carnival in USVI

BVI bands getting waiver for carnival in USVI

Bands from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be granted permission to enter the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to perform at the 2017 USVI Carnival Village. But the service of the BVI bands much be requested by the neighbouring territory. […]

by / on February 16, 2017 at 2:55 PM /
Fahie pleads guilty to gun offence; back in custody

Fahie pleads guilty to gun offence; back in custody

Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ordered that Arian Fahie be put back in custody; this after he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm. Fahie was previously granted bail by another magistrate. The 21-year-old was charged after he reportedly […]

by / on February 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM /
North West eyes $5M profit annually in BVI

North West eyes $5M profit annually in BVI

The North West Company has announced that it would have spent just under $40 million to control majority shares in Roadtown Wholesale Trading (RTT) located in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). RTT is a privately-held company with seven retail outlets, […]

by / on February 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM /