President of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Dr Natalio Wheatley said he suspects the time is fast approaching when Julian Fraser will officially sever ties with the VIP, adding that Fraser is not carrying out his duties in the […]
Archive for August, 2017
Motion filled with tired complaints -PREMIER
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening tried to defend his government’s handling of the territory’s financial affairs, adding that a motion of no confidence against him continuing as Minister of Finance is mere political grandstanding wrapped in falsehoods and […]
My gov’t will fight with every ounce of strength!
While stating that he should have good news to report about BVI Airways in the coming weeks, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening declared that his government will fight with every ounce of strength to ensure the privately owned […]
Lawmakers put politics above country – FAHIE
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has accused members of the House of Assembly of putting politics above the interest of the people when they declined to support a motion he moved yesterday to have Premier Dr D Orlando Smith […]
DO NOT EAT: Sarbrett Beef Franks recalled
PRESS RELEASE: The Environmental Health Division is notifying the public that Sarbrett Beef Franks BS (8/1), EST/PLANT NUMBER 8854 is being recalled due to contamination by bone fragments and possibly other extraneous materials. Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Minchington Israel […]
PHOTOS: Bands rule in ‘couple up’ atmosphere
Night two at the Emancipation Festival in Road Town carried mainly Soca-themed music that inspired much ‘coupling up’ by patrons – especially young people. In gyrating, some persons opted for the opposite sex – others chose the same. One high-spirited […]
Young locals intern at CIBC
PRESS RELEASE: Four young women participating in CIBC FirstCaribbean’s summer internship programme on Tortola are gaining an insight into the banking industry. The four interns, who are working in different business segments of the regional bank, are at various stages […]
7 more police vehicles – Premier wants impact felt
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said its fleet now has seven additional vehicles, including a bus to transport recruits and large number of officers at any given time. It added that the vehicles were purchased with funds allocated […]
No support for Fahie – Motion against finance minister fails
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Journalist A motion to have Premier Dr D Orlando Smith relieved of his duties as Minister of Finance did not materialize in the House of Assembly this afternoon, August 1. Leader of the Opposition […]
Airline seeking investors to fulfil promise to BVI
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has disclosed that the privately owned BVI Airways is negotiating with potential investors to get its planes off the ground. He made the disclosure in the House of […]