Political aspirant Dr Natalio ‘Sowande Uhuru’ Wheatley believes revenue generated via taxes from decriminalised marijuana could be used to finance some much needed infrastructural projects such as road and school repairs. Speaking at the first ever marijuana festival on the […]
Archive for July, 2018
Not adequate for full operations; gov’t seeking community input on dock
The temporary structure that recently arrived at the West End Dock is not adequate for full international ferry operations. However, at least one community meeting will be held for residents to give input on port operations. Permanent Secretary in the […]
Visitor missing | Have you seen this man?
PRESS RELEASE: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a visiting Dominica national who was last seen by friends on Friday, 13 July. David Sandy, also known as Bobboy, is 39 and described as having a fair complexion with […]
Thomas shot ‘old friend’ 5 times in self defence, court hears
After turning himself over to police, Dillion Thomas reportedly claimed he was acting in self-defence when he shot his long-time friend thrice in the chest and twice in the leg. Those were the allegations outlined on Friday (July 13) when […]
FS, BVITB Chairman endorsed BVI Airways to gov’t?
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said his administration was convinced BVI Airways was reliable because a number of government affiliates had endorsed the airline. During a media conference on Thursday, Premier Smith was asked whether he thought government had ‘lapses […]
Getting set to race | Work underway at Ellis Thomas Downs
The BVI Horse Owners Association is moving full speed ahead to get the Ellis Thomas Downs ready for the August Tuesday races, which are roughly three weeks away. Association President Lesmore Smith told BVI News some 20 new stables are being […]
France vs Croatia | A guide to Sunday’s World Cup final
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): It is a World Cup final few would have predicted. Croatia face France at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday aiming to win a first major international trophy, while their opponents are in a third final in […]
Jellyfish alert | Residents, visitors urged to be cautious
Residents and visitors in the British Virgin Islands are being urged to exercise caution when swimming at sea/the beach. Since recently, marine authorities reportedly responded to several incidences of jellyfish stings, which resulted in a few victims having to seek […]
Nat’l Information System for Health Policy coming to BVI
The British Virgin Islands is gearing up to implement its first-ever National Information System for Health (IS4H) policy. The IS4H – reportedly the first in the region – is part of the improved Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) framework. Under […]
CEO finally appointed for recovery agency
A Chief Executive Officer for the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has finally been appointed – completing the full list of persons who will sit on the RDA. The board of directors for the RDA appointed Paul Bayley to the […]
