While Rikkoi Brathwaite still holds a medal for the British Virgin Islands in the 2018 CARIFTA Games, the BVI sprinter has moved one place down on the podium. The 19-year-old runner had been awarded a silver medal in the Under-20 […]
Archive for March, 2018
Mayflower finally plucked from ferry dock
The vessel named Mayflower that toppled next to the ferry dock in Road Town has been removed. It was removed before 10 o’clock Saturday morning, March 31. Workmen used a large crane to remove the vessel. Mayflower has been resting […]
SCHEDULES: VG Easter Fest starts today
The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival kicks off today with the the Cultural Food Fair and Kids Day at the Little Dix Bay Field across from the island’s ferry dock. Today’s event will feature Leon and the Hotshots, Bamboula/Heritage Dancers, It’s […]
Prison tightening security, hiring a dozen officers
Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut is seeking to tighten security. Superintendent of the state-owned penitentiary David Foot told BVI News on Thursday that the prison is recruiting 12 additional staff to do just that. “Some officers left the territory subsequent […]
I am not dead, just hospitalised — Georges
Following reports that Elton Georges has died, the former Deputy Governor has personally moved to dispel those rumours. False reports of his death began circulating this week. Georges responded to the reports from Peebles Hospital where he is currently being […]
Archer listening to concerns on sister islands tour
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has officially begun his familiarization tours of the sister islands. According to a government media release, his first stop was in Virgin Gorda on March 27. Similar tours on Jost Van Dyke and Anegada will […]
Shelters to be ready before peak hurricane season
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has promised to have hurricane shelters ready soon. The Premier’s promise follows a State of Readiness Report (SRR) that was recently submitted by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). Effectively, the document showed the level […]
COMMENTARY: Fighting for power and wrecking economy
By Alred Frett, Contributor For more than half-a-year, we have argued that government should ensure insurance companies meet their obligations to clients and we are finally hearing of steps being taken in that direction. That would be good but it […]
Archer acting as governor
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has been appointed to act as governor. His appointment took effect today and will run until Monday, April 2. A government media release said Archer is acting in the position in the absence of Governor […]
Athletes get send-off ahead of CARIFTA
A 12-member athletic team has departed for The Bahamas to compete in this year’s CARIFTA Games, and Sports Minister Myron Walwyn was present for the send-off. They departed the territory Thursday morning ahead of the four-day competition that starts tomorrow (March […]
