Despite the significant setback at the beginning of the academic year in September, Principals at two major secondary schools in the territory are reporting that senior students are adequately prepared for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams, which began this […]
Archive for May, 2018
Tourist Board hosts Immigration education event for Puerto Ricans
PRESS RELEASE: With the upcoming Poker Run on May 27, and Christmas in July on July 22, The BVI Tourist Board continues to enhance the welcoming experience extended to visitors from Puerto Rico, at its various ports of entry. On […]
Pulsating weekend of Nat’l League football
PRESS RELEASE: Another pulsating weekend of National League action saw One Love FC take over at the top of standings, the Panthers score 10, and wins for both the Islanders and Rebels. The Panthers beat FC Sea Argo 10-2 to […]
Businesses to be trained in disaster recovery planning
Businesses in the British Virgin Islands are receiving assistance in how to develop contingency plans to prepare for devastating disasters that could impact their operations. Local businesses will receive training at the one-day Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Symposium to […]
Father of dead infant released from custody
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting that the father of the recently deceased 11-month-old girl has been released from custody. He was released last week pending further investigations, law enforcers said on Monday, May 14. “No charges […]
$700K to fund festival this year
Some $700,000 has been budgeted for this year’s emancipation festivities, which kick off in August. Culture Minister Myron Walwyn disclosed the figure during an interview with BVI News on Sunday. The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee is now expected to […]
Former law enforcer allegedly breaks into home, beats woman
A popular businessman known to operate in the Sea Cow’s Bay area was taken into police custody on reports of assault at the weekend. The businessman, who is a former law enforcement officer, was reportedly apprehended in connection with a lovers’ quarrel, […]
United front | This transcends politics
Opposition leader Andrew Fahie believes the United Kingdom’s ‘public register’ controversy goes beyond political differences, as he and Premier Dr D Orlando Smith head to London today, May 14. He has also called for prayers as they attend a series of […]
Seabed at Norman Island is gov’t property, Willy T told
The government has responded to the ongoing controversy over the Willy T floating bar and restaurant, which is being booted from its usual location at Norman Island. In a statement issued late Friday, the government said the vessel must relocate […]
Cox Heath fire update from Deputy Governor
PRESS RELEASE: As of Friday, May 11, 2018, the fire at Cox Heath continues to be contained which means that the threat of the fire spreading has been eliminated at this time. Additional equipment to pump 1000 gallons of seawater […]