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Archive for May, 2018

BVI students caught up, good CXC scores expected — Principals

BVI students caught up, good CXC scores expected — Principals

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 […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 7:57 AM /
Tourist Board hosts Immigration education event for Puerto Ricans

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 […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 7:02 AM /
Pulsating weekend of Nat’l League football

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 […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 6:43 AM /
Businesses to be trained in disaster recovery planning

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 1:55 PM /
Father of dead infant released from custody

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 1:18 PM /
$700K to fund festival this year

$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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 7:39 AM /
Former law enforcer allegedly breaks into home, beats woman

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, […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 7:24 AM /
United front | This transcends politics

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 7:03 AM /
Seabed at Norman Island is gov’t property, Willy T told

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 6:32 AM /
Cox Heath fire update from Deputy Governor

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2018 at 5:44 AM /