While the territory grapples to recover from the devastation caused from last month’s hurricanes, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has claimed that work is happening to get the long-delayed BVI Airways flights operational. Government this year handed seven million of […]
Archive for October, 2017
Gov’t might approach IMF for money
As the territory continues to hunt funding to rebuild the hurricane-pommelled British Virgin Islands, government said it is possible they will approach big-time money lender, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Minister of Finance, Dr D Orlando Smith said he will consult […]
CXC makes adjustments for BVI students
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has granted an extension to British Virgin Islands students for submission of their School Based Assessments (SBAs). SBAs are school projects that are part of CXC’s examination requirements; and they contribute to students’ final CXC test […]
We are back on our feet; open for business
Nearly two months after Hurricane Irma, Premier Dr Orlando has said the British Virgin Islands is back on its feet and is now open for business. The Premier made the announcement yesterday while noting improvements to the territory’s utilities, port […]
Businessman helping to restore hope after Irma
For the past eight years businessman, Graeme McCallum has called the Cane Garden Bay community on Tortola his home while operating a successful wine and juice distribution business in the Fish Bay area. When Hurricane Irma struck the Island nearly […]
No gov’t worker will be laid off
Public servants are being told that they have nothing to fear as it relates to job security. That assurance came directly from the man at the helm of Government, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr D Orlando Smith. “Yes. I […]
BVIEC distributing one-third of regular power
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has announced that the BVI Electricity Corporation is now distributing one-third of the power it did before Hurricane Irma. That amount is 11 megawatts, which he said is being distributed to three of the four […]
Probe: Dealerships selling tax-free vehicles at duty cost
By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Some car dealerships in the British Virgin Islands may be placed under investigation in light of reports that they have been breaking the law. Following government’s decision to place a three-month Customs duty waiver on […]
Don’t be ungrateful; dark days ahead
While warning residents not to be ungrateful to humanitarians who have assisted the territory, Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering said ‘dark days’ are ahead for the British Virgin Islands. Dr Pickering, who is also Representative of the Seventh Electoral District, gave the […]
Nightmares: Residents affected by post-hurricane disorders
Residents are being encouraged to exercise self-care in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which health authorities believe to be the cause of psychological and emotional disorders among survivors. Medical Director for the National Health Insurance (NHI), Dr Harlan Vanterpool said […]