Police have arrested and charged a St Vincent national who reportedly attacked a woman while she was working at Peebles Hospital. It is understood that the accused Vincentian and the female were formerly in a relationship. Reports are that the […]
Archive for April, 2018
Tortola Ladies Club rakes in over $17K for FSN
The Tortola Ladies Club (TLC) has surpassed their goal of raising $10,000 in 10 days for the Family Support Network (FSN). The 10-day challenge ran from April 10 to 20. “It came to just over $17,000 and we are absolutely […]
BVI in threat of losing centuries of historical archives
The British Virgin Islands is in danger of losing centuries of historical documents, which are currently housed in a structurally unsound building in Road Town. Chief Records Management Officer Christopher Varlack said the territory has documents that are more than […]
ESHS dominate Education Awards
Joyce Samuel Primary and Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have both reclaimed their titles as School of the Year for the primary and secondary levels, respectively. Those schools, as well as top-performing educators across the territory, received recognition during the […]
Local gospel artistes capture awards in Antigua
Oneyke Huggins and Tracia Petersen have each copped awards at the Antigua and Barbuda Gospel Music Awards (ABGMA) held on Saturday, April 21. Huggins won two awards— Best Contemporary Gospel song, and best Male Songwriter of the Year. Petersen, on the other […]
Vaccination Week commences; activities planned
For the next few days, the importance of vaccinations will be high on the agenda for the British Virgin Islands, as the world celebrates Vaccination Week. Vaccination Week is being held from April 21 to 28, and the Ministry of […]
COMMENTARY: BVI’s Labour and Immigration injust
By Alred Frett, Contributor These rough times are getting rougher and more rather than less we find ourselves complaining about the problems we experience and the pains we face. We allow ourselves no time for concern about others as we […]
Restart the discussion | Foxy’s to host marijuana fest
Cultural stalwart and tourism icon Philicianno ‘Foxy’ Callwood is gearing up to host the first ever Hemp and Cannabis Festival on Jost Van Dyke. The date has been tentatively set for July. A media release from organisers said ‘Extrava-Ganja 2018: […]
PHOTOS: Elton Georges receives memorial tribute
Residents, public servants, and legislators flocked the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church on Thursday for a special viewing ceremony for the late Elton Georges. The former deputy governor died on April 4 and will be laid to rest tomorrow, April […]
Fire truck malfunction causing airport to close — BVIAA
A malfunctioning fire truck is the reason the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has opted to close the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda. The BVIAA announced on Thursday that the airport was being closed indefinitely. While responding to BVI News […]