Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has suggested that the use of the ‘BVI’ in the name of the privately owned BVI Airways may prompt his administration to explore every possibility to have the airline up and flying. BVI is the […]
Archive for July, 2017
Tourism meetings
PRESS RELEASE – The BVI Tourist Board invites all persons engaged in the tourism industry to a series of Industry Meetings to discuss the latest developments in tourism: Virgin Gorda – Wednesday, July 12th from 9am to 12noon at the […]
Lawyer peeved – nearly two years without evidence
Roughly a year has passed since the non-renewal of his contract as Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), but Wayne Rajbansie is facing a fresh wave of criticism in the territory over work left in […]
Foreign companies turning locals criminals – BVI
While ‘demanding’ more crime-fighting action from the local police force, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening accused foreign companies of selling the territory’s young people lies that promote a lifestyle of drugs, violence, hatred, and murder. He made the […]
2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door
A video has emerged showing an alleged robbery attempt this morning at Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola. The recording shows two men with their faces covered trying to enter the business establishment at roughly 2am. One of the […]
Festival Clampdown! Vacationers illegally vend too
While making it clear that all persons operating businesses in Road Town should be registered, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards has vowed to walk the streets with police in tow to deal with illegal vendors especially during the festival season. She […]
Government: Stop all vending near round-about now!
The government said vendors plying their trade near Sol Gas Station at the roundabout in Road Town should cease operation as of today, July 10. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works Anthony McMaster said this ministry, along […]
$90M hotel deal signed – Hundreds of jobs promised
The ICA (BVI) Group Corporation has signed an agreement for redevelopment of the government-owned Prospect Reef Hotel, promising hundreds of jobs and a project estimated to cost $90 million. Representative of the ICA Group, Ali Nawaz Shaikh, made the promise […]
Gun case crumbles – Former lawmaker freed again
Justice Mario Mitchell today called off the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (ODPP) quest to further prosecute former legislator Irene Penn-O’Neal, in relation to the gun charges of which she was freed two years ago. The ODPP wanted […]
Minister promises road relief on VG
The government said it is taking action to address the undermined road in North Sound, Virgin Gorda. Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool made the announcement while he assessed numerous projects the Government has undertaken on the sister island. […]