Minister of Social Development Ronnie Skelton said future homeowners run the risk of losing their homes if pile-ups of garbage are found on their premises at the new housing developments being undertaken by the Social Security Board. Making reference to […]
Archive for May, 2017
Health official tries to allay ‘Robin Hood’ fear
Chief Environmental Officer in the Ministry of Health Yolanda Penn is trying to allay public fears about Robin Hood products that are imported into the Territory; this as some of the said products remain on the local shelves despite a […]
PHOTOS: BVI represented in adult parade in USVI
The fun and excitement were palpable as several individuals and groups from different backgrounds reveled in the streets on the weekend during the adult parade held on St Thomas in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands. The event was part of […]
Day of Prayer being held on Thursday, May 4
Residents from Anegada to Jost Van Dyke are being encouraged to answer the Territory-wide call to pray in observance of the 21st Annual BVI Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Founder and Chairman of the Interdenominational Day of […]
22 illegal immigrants sent home; 5 still in BVI
Of the 27 illegal immigrants detained last month, 22 have been repatriated from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), according to Acting Chief Immigration Officer Geraldine Ritter-Freeman. A total of 27 illegal immigrants including a suspected captain, six women, and five […]
They may come here homeless -Parsons on deportees
Former Minister of Education and Culture Eileen Parsons has expressed fear that a number of British Virgin Islands (BVI) natives may return home destitute and homeless if the United States fully implements the immigration policies touted by its president. At […]
Money problem leads to forgery, court hears
Parham Town resident Akeem Moses who police allegedly found driving with a ‘photocopied’ license sticker on his vehicle has appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on four charges. He is charged with forgery, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving unlicensed vehicle, and […]
$200K promise – Walwyn chides school debaters
Minister of Education Myron Walwyn has blamed members of the Elmore Stoutt High School Debating Club for making a sub-regional commitment without prior Government approval, adding that the commitment would probably cost about $200,000. The Club was scheduled to host […]
BVI remains top offshore jurisdiction – REPORT
Government Information Service – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains the top offshore jurisdiction in the world, according to the 2017 edition of the Vistra 2020 Report, launched in Hong Kong and Singapore last week. The report ranked the United […]
Seize private land for school, Walwyn told to consider
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Following a suggestion for Government to use possible force in acquiring land for the expansion of Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn last evening said the necessary […]