Elise Donovan has been appointed as Interim Director of the BVI London Office. Donovan, who is Director of the BVI House Asia (Hong Kong Office), will be transitioning into the post as Director of the BVI London Office from August […]
Archive for July, 2018
Residents: JVD dumpsite could be next big fire, clear now
With the massive Cox Heath fire still fresh in the minds of many, residents of Jost Van Dyke believe proactive steps need to be taken to prevent what could be another massive dump fire in the British Virgin Islands. The […]
Beryl passing | Unstable weather now affecting BVI
Residents are being told to brace for unstable weather as the British Virgin Islands begins to experience the effects of the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said there is 80 percent or higher chance […]
Tough times | Local magazine features competing destination while BVI recovers
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff With a large number of BVI-based resorts still undergoing renovation after the 2017 hurricanes, a local magazine has opted to feature a competing tourism destination in its publication. The Virgin Islands Property & Yacht […]
PHOTOS: Medical marijuana businessmen testify about benefits
Local government is being reminded of an unexplored avenue to healing the sick, and a new way to provide more jobs and funds for the economy — medical marijuana. Kevin Hoffman, the owner of Full Circle Incorporated – a licensed […]
Still operating: All gov’t workers told to report for work
Government workers are being told the public service will be open for business today (July 9) as normal. Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr gave the notice amid concerns about the Tropical Storm Beryl, the remnants of which are now affecting […]
World Cup: BBC predictions for semi-final round
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is making a prediction for every match in Russia. Lawro picked the winner in three of the four quarter-finals and six of the eight last-16 ties. He enjoyed a 46% success […]
Beryl to pass BVI at ‘a safe distance’, says forecasters
Tropical Storm Beryl has increased in speed but not in strength, and is expected to pass “a safe distance” south of the British Virgin Islands when the territory begins to experience storm conditions later today into Monday, July 9. “However, […]
Tourist Board holding stakeholder meetings across BVI
The BVI Tourist Board invites all tourism industry stakeholders to a series of industry meetings to discuss the latest developments in tourism. Meetings will be held on: Anegada — Tuesday, July 10 from 10am to 12 noon at the Lobster […]
Governor activates NEOC ahead of Hurricane Beryl
In anticipation of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to pass south of the British Virgin Islands late Sunday, Governor Jaspert has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). He activated the NEOC Friday on the advice of Director of the […]
