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Archive for August, 2017

Cemetery to get facelift

Cemetery to get facelift

Representative of the Ninth Electoral District Dr Hubert O’Neal has disclosed that, through a community effort, improvement works are to be undertaken at the cemetery on Virgin Gorda. He stated that – among other things – there will be a […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

PRESS RELEASE: Shortly after realizing the effects of the heavy rains which resulted from the recent passage of a tropical wave, the Department of Disaster Management called on members of the Tortola Lions Club to assist in any way possible. […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:45 AM /
FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

PRESS RELEASE: In the aftermath of one of the worst storms to impact the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in 30 years, Digicel remains committed to the relief efforts through a partnership with the Family Support Network (FSN), with a text […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:40 AM /
UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

Moments before Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie today made another call for transparency and accountability in the British Virgin Islands, the territory’s government declared that it welcomes the United Kingdom’s assistance in those and areas aimed at ensuring good […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 6:17 PM /
PHOTOS: Governor promises open ears, no nonsense

PHOTOS: Governor promises open ears, no nonsense

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist While promising to be an approachable administrator who will listen to all views, newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today made it clear that he will take a no-nonsense approach to preserving the best […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 4:12 PM /
New gov tours, lauds post-rain leadership

New gov tours, lauds post-rain leadership

Newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today spoke highly of the government and people of the British Virgin Islands following his assessment of post-rain recovery efforts. He hit the ground running yesterday, moments after he touched the tarmac at Terrence B […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 2:27 PM /
Premier mulls help from UK amid ‘significant’ cost

Premier mulls help from UK amid ‘significant’ cost

While stating that the cost of quickly restoring normality to the territory that was battered two weeks ago by a tropical wave is significant, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith today said he will discuss how best the United Kingdom (UK) […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 1:39 PM /
Cops call out parents – Minors steal near midnight

Cops call out parents – Minors steal near midnight

The police have made another appeal for parents to ensure their children are involved in ‘wholesome’ activities; this after an incident in which five minors were arrested in relation to the theft of two motor scooters from the Road Town […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 9:18 AM /
Drains to get removable covers

Drains to get removable covers

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool said it is difficult for some drains to be cleaned due to the type of covering on them – a situation that no doubt contributed to the flooding experienced in sections of Road […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 8:39 AM /
Recovery claims deadline announced

Recovery claims deadline announced

The government has announced that August 25 is the deadline for persons affected by the recent flooding and landslides to file claims in order to get assistance through the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). It noted that small business owners […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 8:21 AM /