Former National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Claude Skelton Cline is now officially a member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). He is also now considering to throw his hat in the ring for the upcoming general election under the VIP […]
Archive for July, 2018
Adopt A Roof initiative shelters 8 families, more to benefit
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Eight Tortola families who were unable to replace their hurricane-destroyed roofs can now breathe a sigh of relief. Local vulnerable families such as single-parent households, struggling families, the elderly were gifted with brand new […]
NGO heads meet with governor
PRESS RELEASE: Heads of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) met with His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert yesterday, June 9, to address plans being made for the hurricane season. Governor Jaspert commended the Heads for their commitment to the communities throughout […]
UPDATE: Suspect in custody, gunshot victim stable
A suspect is in police custody in connection to the shooting on Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, July 10. The suspect is now being held at the Virgin Gorda Police Station for questioning, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it […]
Eco-brick structure being introduced on local farm
A local farm could have its first eco-brick plant nursery by mid-November this year. Manager at Tidal Roots Farm, Samantha Brown told BVI News the idea is to reduce the number of plastics that end up at local dumps. She […]
Proposed Havers Development amended, residents still disapprove
A number of changes have been made to the multimillion-dollar Havers Development Project since it was first introduced some three years ago. However, residents still seem to be generally dissatisfied with the proposed project. Project developers, JSSR Holdings Limited, is […]
Decision March Committee considering to involve UN
The Decision March Committee has said it is considering to engage world leaders in the United Nations about the ongoing public registers saga. Committee member Bishop John Cline told BVI News they will stop at nothing in the fight for […]
Residents urged to purify stored water, steer clear of wells
With an increased dependency on stored water in the territory, residents are being urged to purify water before use. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael told BVI News in a recent interview, it is of absolute importance to make water […]
ICWI giving back to BVI community for 50th anniversary
The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) is in its 50th year since inception and now plans to include the BVI in recognizing the milestone. ICWI President, Paul Lalor, was careful not to give away too much detail on […]
BVI officials trained at communication in emergencies workshop
PRESS RELEASE: Officers from a cross-section of the Government are now trained to meet the unique communication needs of communities in the Territory before, during and after an emergency. The officers were trained at a Communication in Emergencies workshop held […]
