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Archive for May, 2018

‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

Visitors who utilise the BVI Tourist Board’s new Summer Sails promotion are being promised ‘VIP clearance’ at the territory’s ports of entry. The Tourist Board said this VIP clearance will include a greeter and expedited Customs and Immigration processes. The […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM /
HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is offering short introductory courses in the marine industry. Head of Marine Studies at the college Clive Petrovic said the courses are inexpensive and were introduced in an effort to help rebuild the local […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM /
Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

The Ministry of Health has received a communication kit to help re-establish the sector’s emergency telecommunications network. A media release from government said the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) donated the kit, which comprises satellite phones, VHF handheld radios, VHF base […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 8:47 AM /
COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Simple location and geography state that Prospect Reef, a Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated marina and resort, sitting on a spectacular and picturesque shoreline of Road Town, Capital of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is one of […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

PRESS RELEASE: A team from the Environmental Health Division will be carrying out mosquito control measures on Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday, May 22.  The team will be on island all day inspecting properties and implementing mosquito control measures.  An […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 4:46 PM /
‘This could alter our relationship with the UK’ — Premier

‘This could alter our relationship with the UK’ — Premier

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has suggested that there might be diplomatic repercussions between the BVI and the United Kingdom if the British nation proceeds with the controversial amendments to its Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill. He made that statement […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM /
BVI properties to be reassessed over next 3 years

BVI properties to be reassessed over next 3 years

A policy that will cause the value of properties to be reassessed over the next three years is being implemented in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to the 2018 report on the deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee. […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM /
Norwegian, Disney: Many tourists requesting BVI, advanced bookings

Norwegian, Disney: Many tourists requesting BVI, advanced bookings

Two major cruise lines in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association are reporting that tourists are pining to return to the British Virgin Islands. Disney and Norwegian Cruise lines both said they receive continuous inquiries from tourists interested in visiting the recovering […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:33 AM /
Boat owner hires exotic dancers for Poker Run

Boat owner hires exotic dancers for Poker Run

Exotic dancers are booked to entertain patrons who travel on one of the vessels participating at this year’s staging of the annual Poker Run. Owner of the Road Town Fast Ferry, Bobby Hodge told BVI News yesterday (May 17) that […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:25 AM /
USVI senator to advocate legalization at Foxy’s marijuana fest

USVI senator to advocate legalization at Foxy’s marijuana fest

Well known advocate for the legalization of marijuana in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Senator Positive Nelson, is slated to address the first-ever cannabis festival on Jost Van Dyke, BVI. Just last year, Nelson led a pro-marijuana rally on the […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:13 AM /