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Archive for June, 2018

World Cup: Mexico defeat defending champs Germany

World Cup: Mexico defeat defending champs Germany

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Defending champions Germany made a disastrous start to their bid to win back-to-back World Cups with a shock defeat by Mexico. Hirving Lozano’s first-half goal was the difference between the two sides in an enthralling encounter […]

by / on June 18, 2018 at 6:05 AM /
World Cup: Favourites Brazil draw with Swiss

World Cup: Favourites Brazil draw with Swiss

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Pre-tournament favourites Brazil failed to win their opening game of a World Cup for the first time since 1978 as Switzerland earned a valuable draw in Rostov-on-Don. The five-time champions, so often lauded for their flair, […]

by / on June 17, 2018 at 5:21 PM /
Road closure for festival kick off

Road closure for festival kick off

PRESS RELEASE: The public is notified that Boo Bay Drive between Nagico Insurance and Marche Restaurant will be closed from Saturday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. Additionally, Parker Road between Little Denmark and […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 12:29 PM /
McMaster steers Puma to assist BVI athletes

McMaster steers Puma to assist BVI athletes

Esther Durand, BVI News Staff More up-and-coming local track and field athletes will now be repping sponsored sportswear from German brand – Puma, largely because of the work of BVI’s star 400-metre hurdles athlete, Kyron McMaster. Puma this year signed major sponsorship […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 8:42 AM /
BVI bags $50K as Trini moves cockfight $$ through airport

BVI bags $50K as Trini moves cockfight $$ through airport

Some $50,000 has been added to the public’s purse following the successful prosecution of a visitor who reportedly attempted to smuggle nearly $30,000 cash through the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport last month, the Customs Department has reported. The visitor […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 7:27 AM /
Works Ministry: Xmas promises lots of work opportunities, cash

Works Ministry: Xmas promises lots of work opportunities, cash

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works, Anthony McMaster is projecting a lively Christmas season and an even busier 2019/2020 in terms of employment in the territory. McMaster told BVI News several construction projects such as repairs to […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 7:01 AM /
Pickering selected to represent OTs at upcoming int’l conference

Pickering selected to represent OTs at upcoming int’l conference

Political leaders from various British Overseas Territories (OT) have selected BVI Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering to represent them at an upcoming high-level meeting known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC will be held […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 6:56 AM /
World Cup: Uruguay score late winner to beat Egypt

World Cup: Uruguay score late winner to beat Egypt

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) — Uruguay snatched a late winner as they began their World Cup campaign with a dramatic victory over Egypt, who left Mohamed Salah on the bench. Jose Gimenez headed powerfully into the net in the 90th minute as […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 6:28 AM /
Leading island property search website expands to BVI

Leading island property search website expands to BVI

PRESS RELEASE: Property Skipper, a leading island property search website operating in Bermuda & Guernsey, has expanded its platform to the British Virgin Islands. The specialist island property search website offers real estate agents in BVI an opportunity to showcase […]

by / on June 15, 2018 at 6:01 AM /
Keeping music alive | ESHS hosting fundraiser to replace instruments

Keeping music alive | ESHS hosting fundraiser to replace instruments

In a quest to keep its music programme alive, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is getting ready to host a benefit concert on Saturday (June 16) to replace the school’s musical instruments lost during last year’s disasters. The event is […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 2:43 PM /