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 […]
Archive for May, 2018
$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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]