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Hydrology and Flood Risk study useful in rebuilding

Hydrology and Flood Risk study useful in rebuilding

Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works, Jeremy Hodge says a Hydrology and Flood Risk study currently being undertaken in the territory is a useful tool to guide the British Virgin Islands in its rebuilding phase. The study started […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM /
$1.7M to get CGB, Brewers Bay tourist-ready in 4 weeks

$1.7M to get CGB, Brewers Bay tourist-ready in 4 weeks

The Cane Garden and Brewer’s Bay communities are expected to be tourist-ready within a month. Approximately $1.7 million has been earmarked for a number of projects in the two areas. These projects include cleanups, painting abandoned houses, repairs on the […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 9:24 AM /
Inspectors coming; private drivers steal passengers from Anegada taxis

Inspectors coming; private drivers steal passengers from Anegada taxis

By Esther Durand, BVI News Journalist Authorities will be assigning inspectors on Anegada to put a stop to a reported long-standing issue in which private vehicle operators steal customers from taxi operators on the island. President of the Anegada Taxi […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 8:38 AM /
Economic task force proposed to legislators

Economic task force proposed to legislators

Junior Minister responsible for Trade, Marlon Penn is proposing that an ‘economic task force’ be implemented for the British Virgin Islands. He said the task force would be responsible for managing and directing recovery and development initiatives in specific industries […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 7:26 AM /
Update: Bank manager still in critical condition in US

Update: Bank manager still in critical condition in US

Branch Manager of Scotiabank in Road Town, Ryan Best is still receiving medical treatment in the United States after being mowed down by a motorist while in St Maarten at the weekend. “He is stable but he is still critical,” […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 7:20 AM /
Experienced detectives to join RVIPF

Experienced detectives to join RVIPF

Experienced homicide detectives are slated to join the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Police Commissioner Michael Matthews made the announcement at a community meeting with business owners of Cane Garden Bay this week. According to Matthews, employing well-seasoned murder […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 6:35 AM /
COMMENTARY: Messages of love and anti-racism

COMMENTARY: Messages of love and anti-racism

By Alred Frett, Contributor Sincere thanks to media houses for carrying my ‘Truth for the Youth’ Messages and extra special thanks for those choosing to listen, read, learn & respond to the information. Typical blog responders are invisible persons with […]

by / on May 4, 2018 at 5:05 AM /

How to check your blood pressure the right way

PRESS RELEASE: Did you know that there is a correct way to check your blood pressure?  Health officials and individuals are encouraged to pay attention to the following tip when blood pressure is being checked. Patients should rest for three […]

by / on May 3, 2018 at 3:19 PM /
Truck topples, dumps cargo in Fish Bay

Truck topples, dumps cargo in Fish Bay

Traffic momentarily backed up along the main road in Fish Bay after a truck transporting lumber and other hardware overturned in the area. When BVI News visited the area, the truck had been righted and removed. But, the cargo that […]

by / on May 3, 2018 at 2:03 PM /
One Love, Islanders, and Rebels weekend victors

One Love, Islanders, and Rebels weekend victors

One Love FC defeated Old Madrid FC with a 3-1 victory during their matchup on Sunday, April 29. Okeyne Thenstead netted two of the three goals scored by the winning team. His teammate Ofaniss Bassaragh scored the third goal for […]

by / on May 3, 2018 at 1:17 PM /