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Students, teachers told to march; school to end early

Students, teachers told to march; school to end early

Minister of Education Myron Walwyn has announced that school will end earlier than normal today (May 24) to enable students to attend the Decision March. Speaking at an organised student rally at Elmore Stoutt High School in Pasea Estate on […]

by / on May 24, 2018 at 8:05 AM /
Oil Nut Bay expanding

Oil Nut Bay expanding

Luxury resort and residential community, Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda is expanding. Manager of Oil Nut Bay Construction Company, Brendan O’ Reilly told BVI News on Wednesday that operators of the resort are increasing the number of villas available. […]

by / on May 24, 2018 at 7:07 AM /
Extra equipment coming to tackle 2-week-old fire

Extra equipment coming to tackle 2-week-old fire

Authorities are bringing in additional fire pumps and heavy equipment to help fast-track the process of extinguishing the two-week-old fire at the Cox Heath dump on Tortola. The additional equipment will arrive at the dump this week, said Chief Fire […]

by / on May 24, 2018 at 6:45 AM /
COMMENTARY: Financial services survival not fully reliant on public register

COMMENTARY: Financial services survival not fully reliant on public register

By Mitsy Ellis-Simpson, Contributor This month symbolizes a proud moment, for me, witnessing the conviction of the people of our beloved British Virgin Islands. Not so much because I am for, or against, a march for our economic freedom, but […]

by / on May 24, 2018 at 5:02 AM /
Residents report hearing explosions in Baughers Bay

Residents report hearing explosions in Baughers Bay

Residents have reported hearing explosions believed to be gunfire in the Baughers Bay area of Tortola. They reported hearing roughly three explosions around 8 o’clock on the evening of Wednesday, May 23. But, up to press time, police did not […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 8:59 PM /
Arrest Blotter: Burglary and assault charges

Arrest Blotter: Burglary and assault charges

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting three arrests between May 13 and 19. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and their charges as follows: Burglary On May 13, police arrested and charged Michael […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 5:31 PM /
David Archer is Acting Governor

David Archer is Acting Governor

Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has been appointed the Acting Governor. Archer’s appointment took effect last Thursday, May 17. He is acting in the position until May 26 while Governor Augustus Jaspert is out of the territory. According to Section […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 2:16 PM /
College offers tourism courses for unemployed residents

College offers tourism courses for unemployed residents

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be introducing short courses to support the local tourism industry. HLSCC President Janet Smith said the college will be offering courses in bartending, customer service, yacht crewing, and waitressing. Smith was addressing […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
One day till march | ‘Make the sacrifice, this affects everyone’

One day till march | ‘Make the sacrifice, this affects everyone’

Local activist and entrepreneur Patsy Lake wants the local business community to follow her lead and close shop early for the Decision March tomorrow, May 24. “I want to appeal to all employers to make the sacrifice,” Lake said during […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM /
$15K needed to cover animal medical bills — PAW BVI

$15K needed to cover animal medical bills — PAW BVI

Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW), a non-profit organisation in the BVI is seeking the public’s help in settling a $15,000 bill incurred as a result of the devastating hurricanes last September.  Founder of PAW BVI Natasha Ruscheinski said, following the disasters, more […]

by / on May 23, 2018 at 7:50 AM /