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Archive for March, 2017

Second language to become mandatory

Second language to become mandatory

While noting that plans are afoot to make a second language mandatory for all students in the secondary education system, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said French and Mandarin will be introduced locally in September. Those two languages, he added, […]

by / on March 2, 2017 at 6:59 AM /
Buy toilet paper for school, minister tells journalists

Buy toilet paper for school, minister tells journalists

Minister of Health and Social Development Ronnie Skelton wants journalists to purchase toilet paper for schools instead of reporting on allegations from various schools about a shortage of supplies such as toilet paper. He, during his contribution to the 2017 […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 5:32 PM /
Over $20M to invest -Walwyn wants vote on gambling

Over $20M to invest -Walwyn wants vote on gambling

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff While announcing that a potential investor wants to pump over $20 million into the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, minister responsible for sports Myron Walwyn has called for a referendum on […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 4:28 PM /
Lawmaker wants banks reported to regulator

Lawmaker wants banks reported to regulator

While noting the importance of long-awaited legislation to protect consumers, Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn yesterday said he wants banks that over-charge customers to be reported to the Financial Services Commission (FSC). “There is an issue of how the […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 1:34 PM /
Fahie drops bombshell about BVI Airways

Fahie drops bombshell about BVI Airways

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government is facing renewed pressure to disclose the names of shareholders in the airline into which it has invested $7 million; this amid fresh claims that the said […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Gov’t told to vote against its own budget

Gov’t told to vote against its own budget

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has implored members of the National Democratic Party government to vote against their own budget at the end of an ongoing debate, if Premier Dr D Orlando Smith does not scrap plans to extend […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 7:55 AM /
Father sentenced for beating daughter with wire

Father sentenced for beating daughter with wire

Fitzroy Hanley has been ordered to pay a total of $3,500 after he beat his 19-year-old daughter with an electrical wire. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo made the order yesterday (February 28) when the offender appeared in court for sentencing. Hanley was […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 7:43 AM /
Vanterpool ‘hurt’ by rumour about stealing

Vanterpool ‘hurt’ by rumour about stealing

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has denied rumours that he and other Government members have been ‘thieving’ money from the government’s coffers. He indicated that he felt the urge to address the matter because persons may give credence […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 6:41 AM /
Airport project bad for BVI Airways – Fahie

Airport project bad for BVI Airways – Fahie

The government has been told that its planned extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airports does not augur well for its investment of $7 million in BVI Airways. The National Democratic Party administration said it invested in […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 6:40 AM /
Partners 4Kids has grand opening on Tortola

Partners 4Kids has grand opening on Tortola

PRESS RELEASE: The Virgin Islands’ Pediatric and Adolescent Healthcare Center has expanded to meet the needs of its BVI patients and families by establishing a satellite office in Road Town, Tortola. Just minutes away from Wickham’s Cay, Tortola Pier Park, […]

by / on March 1, 2017 at 5:35 AM /