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Archive for March, 2017

No land reclaimed – Investors respond to VG

No land reclaimed – Investors respond to VG

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 2:10 PM /
Supermarket closed, restaurants closing on VG

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 1:07 PM /
Gov’t blasted as investors develop harbour on VG

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 1:06 PM /
Brexit team announced – Premier says BVI is proactive

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 11:09 AM /
Major increase in child neglect

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 10:24 AM /
Miss World BVI Makes $400 Donation to Charity

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 10:15 AM /
17 scooter accidents in three months

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2017 at 9:36 AM /
Dangerous chase through town -Scooter rider guilty

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 2:31 PM /
Motorist caught stealing goods from Bobby’s

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, […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM /
Two-year Brexit starts – NO TURNING BACK

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 12:03 PM /