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No Agency | I will not repeat BVI Airways mistake

No Agency | I will not repeat BVI Airways mistake

Government minister Archibald Christian fears the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018 may be a repeat of the controversial BVI Airways saga. In that respect, Christian asserted that he will not make the same mistake twice. “Do we […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 1:53 PM /
Gov’t members align with opposition, Premier loses support

Gov’t members align with opposition, Premier loses support

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Premier Dr D Orlando Smith is receiving serious opposition from members of his Government, and at least four of those members have momentarily aligned with the parliamentary Opposition. Government backbenchers Delores Christopher, Melvin Turnbull, […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 7:40 AM /
PHOTOS: Governor treats local hurricane responders

PHOTOS: Governor treats local hurricane responders

Hundreds of persons who were instrumental in the country’s recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria were officially thanked Thursday evening. Non-Profit organizations, statutory bodies, and public officers were treated to a night of finger food, drinks, and music at an […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 7:20 AM /
Local athlete lands sports scholarship in US

Local athlete lands sports scholarship in US

Local quarter-miler Shaniyah Caul has received a full four-year athletic scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States. The youngster, who trains with Raw Skillz Track Club, is the first athlete from the club to attain such an achievement, […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 7:01 AM /
Four certified in Hospitality Assured Programme

Four certified in Hospitality Assured Programme

Four employees of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) are now certified under the Hospitality Assured (HA) Programme. The HA programme was created by the Institute of Hospitality in the United Kingdom, and effectively aims to improve the tourism and hospitality […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 6:26 AM /
Governor joins VISAR

Governor joins VISAR

Governor Augustus Jaspert has joined the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) team. The Governor Jaspert has taken on the role of Patron of VISAR. He took on the role during the organisation’s annual general meeting on February 26. “I […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 6:08 AM /
Job seekers get opportunities in financial services

Job seekers get opportunities in financial services

PRESS RELEASE: Entrepreneurs and job seekers throughout the territory received insight into opportunities being offered in the territory’s leading industry during a Financial Services Opportunities Expo. The expo provided participants with the opportunity to speak directly with firms, be interviewed […]

by / on March 23, 2018 at 5:07 AM /
Premier withholds ‘secret’ UK document from public

Premier withholds ‘secret’ UK document from public

A document believed to have influence over the establishment of the controversial Recovery and Development Agency is being kept secret. The document is titled the High-level Framework for UK Support to BVI Hurricane Recovery. It is believed to be an […]

by / on March 22, 2018 at 5:19 PM /
Major cruise lines to assess BVI before return

Major cruise lines to assess BVI before return

The British Virgin Islands will be assessed on its readiness to accept larger cruise lines back into the territory. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works, Anthony McMaster told BVI News that representatives from the Norwegian and Disney […]

by / on March 22, 2018 at 3:13 PM /
Premier the downfall of BVI, Fahie suggests

Premier the downfall of BVI, Fahie suggests

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith is impliedly being described as the downfall of a now vulnerable British Virgin Islands. According to Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie, the Premier has been signing documents in relation to the future of the territory based […]

by / on March 22, 2018 at 7:24 AM /