Two representatives of the Investment Club, Dr Hesketh Vanterpool and Romney Penn, came under fire at a community meeting in Virgin Gorda last evening (March 29) as they tried to allay fears about a major harbour development project they are […]
Archive for March, 2017
Supermarket closed, restaurants closing on VG
Representative of the Ninth Electoral District Dr Hubert O’Neal has tried to explain the reason some businesses are being closed as the BVI Investment Club start to develop the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. He said Buck’s Supermarket has been closed […]
Gov’t blasted as investors develop harbour on VG
The National Democratic Party government is under fire for allowing the Investment Club to start a major harbour development project in the central area of Virgin Gorda without doing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and without any form of consultation […]
Brexit team announced – Premier says BVI is proactive
While claiming that his government has been proactive in relation to Brexit, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Brodrick Penn will head a task force, which will examine in detail the risks and opportunities […]
Major increase in child neglect
With the territory already grappling with a number of other child abuse cases, the Social Development Department is reporting a 68 percent increase in the number of children being neglected. According to the Department, 25 cases of child neglect were […]
Miss World BVI Makes $400 Donation to Charity
PRESS RELEASE – The Miss World BVI organization officially kicked off its 2017 activities “with a purpose” on March 29 by handing over a cheque to the “Have A Heart Foundation” which raises funds in support of the Rainbow Children’s […]
17 scooter accidents in three months
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said there have been 17 scooter accidents since the start of the year. In the year 2015, there were 40 scooter accidents reported, and 54 in 2016. “This year’s average is said to […]
Dangerous chase through town -Scooter rider guilty
A scooter rider who led police on one of the most dangerous chases around Road Town was fined $1,375 when he was eventually nabbed and brought before the Magistrate’s Court. Akeem Forbes, who is a resident of Purcell Estate on […]
Motorist caught stealing goods from Bobby’s
An observant police officer yesterday prevented a resident of Horsepath from stealing various boxes of goods belonging to Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town, Tortola. BVI News Online has confirmed that the offender was locked up at Road Town Police Station, […]
Two-year Brexit starts – NO TURNING BACK
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – Britain’s departure from the European Union is “an historic moment from which there can be no turning back”, Theresa May has told MPs. The prime minister said it was a “unique opportunity” to “shape a […]
