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Archive for March, 2018

UPDATE: BVI’s silver swapped for bronze at CARIFTA

UPDATE: BVI’s silver swapped for bronze at CARIFTA

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 […]

by / on March 31, 2018 at 11:51 PM /
Mayflower finally plucked from ferry dock

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 […]

by / on March 31, 2018 at 11:36 AM /
SCHEDULES: VG Easter Fest starts today

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 […]

by / on March 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM /
Prison tightening security, hiring a dozen officers

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2018 at 7:51 AM /
I am not dead, just hospitalised — Georges

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
Archer listening to concerns on sister islands tour

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2018 at 7:13 AM /
Shelters to be ready before peak hurricane season

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2018 at 6:45 AM /
COMMENTARY: Fighting for power and wrecking economy

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 […]

by / on March 30, 2018 at 6:09 AM /
Archer acting as governor

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2018 at 1:57 PM /
Athletes get send-off ahead of CARIFTA

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2018 at 1:42 PM /