BVI News

Archive for April, 2017

Gov’t thinks it owes $3.4M – W&SD not sure

Gov’t thinks it owes $3.4M – W&SD not sure

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said the amount central government owes the Water and Sewage Department (W&SD) is estimated at more than $3.4 million. The Department, in fact, doesn’t even know exactly how much it is owed. “As of 31st […]

by / on April 22, 2017 at 6:01 AM /
Over $6.2 M spent on airport project -No tendering

Over $6.2 M spent on airport project -No tendering

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has disclosed that just over $6.2 million was spent up to last month on consultancies and legal fees regarding extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport, adding that none of the contracts […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 11:45 AM /
Scooter rider sentenced after hit and run

Scooter rider sentenced after hit and run

A scooter rider who struck a pedestrian in Road Town last month then fled the scene has been hauled before the Magistrate’s Court on several charges. East End resident Cory Prince was fined a total of $1,775 after he pleaded […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 9:58 AM /
A Brexit Two remake!

A Brexit Two remake!

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor British Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a surprise UK General Election for June 8, 2017. This amounts to Brexit Two. The ‘June Surprise’ amounts to a second Brexit Referendum. The Prime Minister and the […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 9:28 AM /
Airline collects full $7M -Premier dodges questions

Airline collects full $7M -Premier dodges questions

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday declined to answer some questions about his government’s deal with BVI Airways, but he admitted that there is an addendum to the initial bi-partisan agreement, adding that […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 8:14 AM /
UNICEF report sparks outrage over expats’ children

UNICEF report sparks outrage over expats’ children

Fueling a fresh debate about whether children should be granted citizenship if they are born locally, minister responsible for youth affairs Myron Walwyn yesterday lamented that even an international organization has raised concern about the treatment being meted out to […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM /
Donors get wall, urged to give more to hospital

Donors get wall, urged to give more to hospital

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff While thanking persons and entities who have donated to the state-owned Peebles Hospital, Minister of Health Ronnie Skelton is urging persons to continue helping to develop the medical facility. “It is important for […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 7:39 AM /
Wife explains scooter rider’s ordeal

Wife explains scooter rider’s ordeal

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Family members of the scooter rider, who was airlifted to the United States after he sustained serious injuries in an accident, said their loved one is recovering well although he is still being […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 7:22 AM /
Children bake and bless

Children bake and bless

PRESS RELEASE – Early Actors from Grades 5 and 6 students of St George’s Primary School brought goods and cheer to some seniors in the community on Thursday, 13th April, 2017. In an event named “Bake and Bless”, the students […]

by / on April 21, 2017 at 6:47 AM /
Gov’t to review work permit fee issue amid outrage

Gov’t to review work permit fee issue amid outrage

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Minister of Labour Dr Kedrick Pickering has promised to review aspects of the new work permit structure, which includes a new fee as well as fee hikes that are scheduled to take effect […]

by / on April 20, 2017 at 9:39 PM /