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Archive for July, 2017

BVI in private airline’s name a burden – Gov’t

BVI in private airline’s name a burden – Gov’t

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:20 AM /

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:14 AM /
Lawyer peeved – nearly two years without evidence

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:05 AM /
Foreign companies turning locals criminals – BVI

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 6:40 AM /
Festival Clampdown! Vacationers illegally vend too

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 […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 6:18 AM /
Government: Stop all vending near round-about now!

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 […]

by / on July 10, 2017 at 8:48 PM /
$90M hotel deal signed – Hundreds of jobs promised

$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 […]

by / on July 10, 2017 at 5:21 PM /
Gun case crumbles – Former lawmaker freed again

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 […]

by / on July 10, 2017 at 1:36 PM /
Minister promises road relief on VG

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. […]

by / on July 10, 2017 at 12:49 PM /