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Archive for June, 2018

Setback: Fire flare-ups as workers clear Cox Heath dump

Setback: Fire flare-ups as workers clear Cox Heath dump

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Roughly a week after the Cox Heath dump was deemed fire free, authorities responsible for compacting and clearing metallic waste at the site have faced yet another challenge – ‘hot pockets’ still smouldering beneath […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 9:27 AM /
BVI now financially covered for cyclones, excess rain, earthquakes

BVI now financially covered for cyclones, excess rain, earthquakes

The British Virgin Islands has officially joined the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) and – as promised by Premier Dr D Orlando Smith – is now covered for the 2018 hurricane season, which began two weeks ago. The CCRIF […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 7:42 AM /
BVI eyes Africa as financial services expand, says Premier

BVI eyes Africa as financial services expand, says Premier

The British Virgin Islands is seeking to expand its financial services sector to a new continent. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith, who is Minister of Finance, made that disclosure this week. “A BVI business company can be formed as easily […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 7:25 AM /
2-year contract | St Lucian BVI’s new prison boss

2-year contract | St Lucian BVI’s new prison boss

Verne Garde, the former Director of Corrections for Bordelais Correctional Facility in St Lucia is the confirmed appointee for Superintendent of Prisons in Balsam Ghut. Garde has been appointed on a two-year contract that will officially begin on July 2. However, […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
Springette allegedly burglarizes 4 churches, school

Springette allegedly burglarizes 4 churches, school

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has named Walter Springette as a recurring perpetrator in the rampant burglaries plaguing the BVI. The 32-year-old Sea Cows Bay resident is allegedly responsible for burglarising four churches and one school. Springette was charged […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 7:13 AM /
Premier: BVI’s Asia mission very productive

Premier: BVI’s Asia mission very productive

PRESS RELEASE: Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE continues to host mini-conferences in Asia to promote the BVI’s traditional and new business and financial services offerings. The Premier said the BVI delegation completed its […]

by / on June 14, 2018 at 5:49 AM /
£300M offer still stands | UK OT Minister still visiting BVI

£300M offer still stands | UK OT Minister still visiting BVI

The United Kingdom is still committed to guaranteeing up to £300 million in loans for the British Virgin Islands as it recovers from the catastrophic 2017 hurricane season. That is according to Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering following a bilateral […]

by / on June 13, 2018 at 2:50 PM /
2018 FIFA World Cup starts in Russia tomorrow

2018 FIFA World Cup starts in Russia tomorrow

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) — The 2018 Fifa World Cup gets underway on Thursday when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams, including holders Germany, competing in 64 games […]

by / on June 13, 2018 at 1:31 PM /
Public servants should not march, gov’t not transparent — Adams

Public servants should not march, gov’t not transparent — Adams

Retired Deputy Governor and veteran public servant Rosalie Adams has said she is fearful of the direction in which the public service is headed. Her fears were realised following two recent local protests, and amid what she implied was poor […]

by / on June 13, 2018 at 8:51 AM /
12 shelters being assessed, 14 undergoing repairs — DDM

12 shelters being assessed, 14 undergoing repairs — DDM

Roughly a dozen land-based emergency shelters in the British Virgin Islands are currently being ‘assessed’ and another 14 are now undergoing repairs as the territory treads deeper in the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season. That is according to the Director of […]

by / on June 13, 2018 at 8:45 AM /