Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has said he is not ruling out the possibility of transforming the old Police Headquarters on Waterfront Drive into a market. Member of the Farmers and Fishermen Network, Aragon Dick-Read said recently that the facility […]
Archive for April, 2018
PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives
Deceased businessman Edwin ‘Speedy’ George was remembered on Saturday for touching and saving numerous lives on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, where he spent most of his childhood and adult life. “He was the man that we called at […]
Elton Georges to receive state funeral
PRESS RELEASE: The late Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, who passed away on April 4, will be honoured with an official funeral. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE said, “Official funerals are usually reserved for […]
BVI Snuba assisting to replant VG
A Virgin Gorda based-company intends to donate a percentage of its profits towards replanting the sister island. Elaine Couper of BVI Snuba told BVI News yesterday that for every booking the organisation receives from April 20 to 22, twelve percent […]
Business complex in Pockwood Pond catches fire
A section of the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond reportedly caught on fire on Saturday evening, April 14. A burning glow and clouds of smoke could be seen rising through the windows on one of the structures on the […]
Kyron has inspired me, says Premier
Twenty-one-year-old 400-metre hurdles sensation Kyron McMaster has inspired the territory’s leader, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. The 73-year-old Premier said he gained inspiration from McMaster after watching him make athletic history in Gold Coast, Australia on Thursday. McMaster won gold […]
Gov’t finds potential airport investors, holding talks
Government has found potential investors to develop the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith announced on Thursday that his government is now holding talks with these possible investors as well as the BVI […]
Local tricks ‘white’ cocaine buyer with baking soda, court hears
A man who allegedly tried to sell baking soda as cocaine to a Caucasian buyer has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court on drug charges. Sea Cow’s Bay resident Verne Forbes, Jr is charged with two counts of possession of […]
BVI will be financially covered if another disaster hits
The British Virgin Islands will have quick access to needed funds for recovery if another natural disaster devastates the territory. This will become possible through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC); an organisation in which the BVI is […]
First annual Surf Classic on this weekend
A beehive of surfing and family-oriented activities is scheduled to take place at Josiah’s Bay on the island of Tortola this month. Event organiser and part owner of Surf School BVI, Alex Dick-Read told BVI News the first annual Josiah’s […]
