On Monday, May 29, eCampers held an art exhibition showcasing a kaleidoscope of art pieces that were produced during the “Art Rocks the World” programme. In less than one month, more than 29 students were able to produce more than […]
Archive for June, 2017
7-day visitor overstays for 15 years
Authorities in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have nabbed a 65-year-old man who has been living in the territory illegally for nearly 15 years. St Lucia native Edgar Lucien has pleaded guilty to overstaying a landing permit. Senior Magistrate Tamia […]
BVI gun crimes ‘not anywhere near’ others
While claiming that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) “has not reached anywhere near the levels that other countries in the Caribbean are experiencing in terms of gun crimes”, Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has noted that women in the BVI […]
Minister accused of blocking law enforcement
There is virtual unrest among taxi operators – one of whom has accused minister responsible for transportation Mark Vanterpool of preventing the Taxi and Livery Commission from enforcing the laws governing the industry. As a result, “the entire industry is […]
Airline awards passengers, celebrates with DR
InterCaribbean Airways joined the Dominican Republic Association in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for its annual Celebracion del Dia de las Madres (Mother’s Day Celebration) on Sunday, May 28. The airline provided the gift of two free, round-trip tickets from […]
Walwyn downplays possible loss to USVI
Minister of Education and Culture Myron Walwyn has downplayed concerns that higher cruise permit fees may result in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) losing business to the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI). “I hear the talk ‘yes when you do […]