Following the hurricanes which caused extensive damage to properties across the British Virgin Islands, residents and business owners are being told to get homes and other buildings checked by the Electrical Inspection Unit (EIU). The EIU said building inspections will happen after persons complete an […]
Archive for October, 2017
Monthly cash for families under Household Assistance Programme
Days after government rolled out it’s Household Assistance Programme for vulnerable families, it’s collaborative partners, BVI Red Cross and Caritas Antilles, said they will be providing financial assistance as part of the programme. “Cash transfers will be made directly to […]
Family man and friend: Mouners say final farewell
Though he was laid to rest weeks ago in his native land, scores of mourners, including parliamentary officials, still gathered at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church yesterday to pay last respects to one of the territory’s oldest media pioneers, […]
Three days remain to apply for loan suspension – NBVI
PRESS RELEASE: Friday, October 27th is the deadline for customers wishing to take advantage of loan concessions at the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI). Due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, which struck the territory on September 6, the bank […]
More unstable weather conditions
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said unstable weather conditions will continue this week in light of a tropical wave looming around British Virgin Islands. The territory has been experiencing a considerable amount of rainfall in recent times. Here is the full […]
BVI Angie’s List: Workers registry to be created
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff While encouraging young persons to be alert of the entrepreneurial possibilities now available in light of the hurricanes, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said government will be implementing a registry where the public can […]
Visas being issued on arrival – Premier
Amid some level of public uncertainty about the territory’s post-hurricane Labour and Immigration laws, Premier Dr Orlando Smith confirmed yesterday that persons coming into the British Virgin Islands to work will be issued a visa immediately after arriving into the […]
Students barred from classes at HLSCC
A number of students were reportedly barred from classes during their first day back at H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) yesterday. HLSCC officially reopened for the first time since the hurricanes, which significantly disrupted regular operations at the educational […]
Gov’t working behind the scenes, residents told
Government minister Myron Walwyn yesterday sought to reassure residents that while they may not always see it, his government continues represent the British Virgin Islands and that work is happening ‘behind the scenes’. Walwyn’s statement has come at a time […]
Tropical wave may cause showers tonight
Residents are being advised that the British Virgin Islands might experience effects from a tropical wave tonight. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) made the announcement in a media relaease today, October 24. The territory has been experiencing relatively continuous […]
