The British Virgin Islands will soon have an additional bank and more employment opportunities for persons in the financial sector. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the announcement to members of the press today, June 21, while giving an update […]
Archive for June, 2018
BVIEC was repaired in haste | Lightning storm hurts faulty grid
General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham said a faulty grid, old electricity distribution equipment, and unstable weather were the leading causes of a power outage that affected almost all the territory on Tuesday, June 21. Eleven […]
Locals don’t yet possess skills to run HMP — Foot
While stating he supports the idea of a British Virgin Islands native heading Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, former Superintendent of Prison David Foot said there are no locals currently capable of running the prison. He said the current […]
Big drop in murders, 12% drop in overall crime
Having recorded a startling 10 murders in 2017 — the highest in nearly a decade, the British Virgin Islands is experiencing a major drop in murders so far this year. The territory is seeing a 50 percent decrease in murders […]
30 persons trained in emergency relief operations
PRESS RELEASE: Director at the Department for Disaster Management, Sharleen DaBreo, MBE has said that the Territory has to manage its resources with transparency and strict accountability following the lessons learned in 2017. To this end, thirty persons representing a […]
COMMENTARY: Wasted youthful enthusiasm facing gov’t corruption
By Alred Frett, Contributor A crucial feature that places man above other Animals is his ability to reason and conceptualize so it is heartbreaking and disappointing to see our youth plagued by wasted opportunity when good ideas wither before getting […]
World Cup: Spain defeats Iran 1-0
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Spain edged out a gallant Iran in an absorbing contest to ensure they will reach the World Cup knockout stage with a draw in their final group game. The 2010 champions needed a fortuitous Diego Costa […]
Programme launched to expand BVI businesses to wider region
Business owners in the British Virgin Islands are being urged to capitalise on the benefits of the newly launched incubator programme – CaribConnect. The programme is an online community built by a software company known as Bidx. The programme comes at […]
Liquor licence renewal fees to be paid at Inland Revenue Dept
PRESS RELEASE: Persons and businesses who made applications to the Magistrate’s Court to renew liquor licences for the June 1 sitting are notified that they can now make their payments at the Inland Revenue Department. The public is advised that […]
Residents to support District 3 community clean-up this weekend
PRESS RELEASE: Residents of District 3 are reminded of the scheduled community clean-up this weekend. The clean-up begins at the Albion Well and ends at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on Saturday, June 23, from 6am until 9am . The […]
