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Archive for April, 2018

Vincentian man reportedly attacks woman at hospital

Vincentian man reportedly attacks woman at hospital

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 2:59 PM /
Tortola Ladies Club rakes in over $17K for FSN

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 2:06 PM /
BVI in threat of losing centuries of historical archives

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The British Virgin Islands is in danger of losing centuries of historical documents, which are currently housed in a structurally unsound building in Road Town.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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 8:14 AM /
ESHS dominate Education Awards

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 7:53 AM /
Local gospel artistes capture awards in Antigua

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Vaccination Week commences; activities planned

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 7:17 AM /
COMMENTARY: BVI’s Labour and Immigration injust

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 […]

by / on April 23, 2018 at 7:02 AM /
Restart the discussion | Foxy’s to host marijuana fest

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: […]

by / on April 20, 2018 at 2:21 PM /
PHOTOS: Elton Georges receives memorial tribute

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 […]

by / on April 20, 2018 at 2:05 PM /
Fire truck malfunction causing airport to close — BVIAA

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 […]

by / on April 20, 2018 at 7:58 AM /