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Persons to lose homes over garbage pile-up

Persons to lose homes over garbage pile-up

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 […]

by / on May 3, 2017 at 6:47 AM /
Health official tries to allay ‘Robin Hood’ fear

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 […]

by / on May 3, 2017 at 5:24 AM /
PHOTOS: BVI represented in adult parade in USVI

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 […]

by / on May 3, 2017 at 5:23 AM /
Day of Prayer being held on Thursday, May 4

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 […]

by / on May 3, 2017 at 4:55 AM /
22 illegal immigrants sent home; 5 still in BVI

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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 1:48 PM /
They may come here homeless -Parsons on deportees

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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 10:21 AM /
Money problem leads to forgery, court hears

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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 9:39 AM /
$200K promise – Walwyn chides school debaters

$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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 9:11 AM /
BVI remains top offshore jurisdiction – REPORT

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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 8:09 AM /
Seize private land for school, Walwyn told to consider

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 […]

by / on May 2, 2017 at 8:00 AM /