The British Virgin Islands’ recovery is less advanced than other countries that were also affected by the September 2017 hurricanes, a representative from the Caribbean Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) has said. Paper conservation expert Valérie Martens-Monier […]
Archive for April, 2018
Engine firing up | New Willy T nearly complete
Owner of the William Thornton (Willy T) Floating Bar & Restaurant, Ewan Anderson said after months of ‘an awful lot of work’, the new vessel is getting ready to make its way to the British Virgin Islands. The world-famous vessel […]
BVI to host Green Fete | Tackles plastic waste
The British Virgin Islands will observe Earth Day with a Green Fete this year and will focus on ending plastic pollution and replanting the territory. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 globally where various activities are […]
COMMENTARY: 2019 elections the most important in decades
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The economy is front, centre and rear, of any disaster recovery effort post-hurricanes Irma and Maria. Then the new government, after a 2019 General Election, must adopt a specific, and measured economic vision, spanning 10 to […]
Virgin Gorda airport closing indefinitely
The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is being closed indefinitely. The BVI Airports Authority made the announcement on Thursday but gave no explanation. “The Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda will be closed effective Sunday, April 22, 2018, until further notice. […]
Gov’t receives $11M payout for Admin Complex
Work is now set to begin on the Central Administration Complex to bring relief to public servants who have been working in the hurricane-ravaged structure, which is located in Road Town. Work will start because government has received an $11.4 […]
No more free rides | Law to make driving schools pay gov’t
Driving schools in the British Virgin Islands, particularly those operating on the Road Town festival grounds and other public places, may soon be mandated by law to pay rent. Roughly four driving schools are currently operating in and around the […]
Student allegedly swears at police, resists arrest
A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged for reportedly using foul language at police. The teen, who is said to be a student at Elmore Stout High School (ESHS), is charged with using indecent and insulting language and resisting […]
Up to a year before fire stations repaired
Local firefighters may have to wait up to a year before their fire stations and equipment are repaired and replenished. That is according to Minister of Communications and Works, Mark Vanterpool, who said that period may be less. “We know […]
‘This small-town boy did it’ — C’wealth features McMaster
Of the 6,000-plus athletes and team officials who participated, the Commonwealth Games Federation selected local star athlete Kyron McMaster to sit at their head table during a press conference on the final day of the Games held in Australia. The […]
