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Archive for August, 2018

Fahie bewails: I tried my best to address VG banking woes

Fahie bewails: I tried my best to address VG banking woes

While thanking Scotiabank for its years of service to residents of Virgin Gorda, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie said he has exhausted all avenues required to ‘urgently’ address the void that the bank’s departure will create. Fahie said he spoke to ‘most’ […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 3:41 PM /
UK ‘very disappointed’ in BVI’s progress to fix public facilities

UK ‘very disappointed’ in BVI’s progress to fix public facilities

The United Kingdom government reportedly is displeased with the progress of repairs in key sections and sectors of the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering said UK minister responsible for Overseas Territories Lord Tariq Ahmad had expressed his […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 8:32 AM /
Smuggled migrants planned ‘refugee lie’ to stay in VI, court hears

Smuggled migrants planned ‘refugee lie’ to stay in VI, court hears

The 21 illegal immigrants smuggled into the territory last year had planned to fool Virgin Islands authorities that they were ‘Haitian refugees’ seeking asylum, the Magistrate’s Court has been told. Those claims came from accused Haitian, Luc Eloi when he […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Premier ‘can’t say’ if measures to avoid EU blacklist will hurt BVI

Premier ‘can’t say’ if measures to avoid EU blacklist will hurt BVI

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he “cannot say” whether the legislative changes that the government will adopt to remain off the European Union’s (EU) blacklist of tax havens will harm the local financial services industry, which is the BVI’s […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 7:42 AM /
Considerable flood waters wash through some BVI communities

Considerable flood waters wash through some BVI communities

The BVI experienced a considerable amount of flooding Thursday night from a tropical wave that was affecting the area. Authorities have not given any official word on the height of the waters which were dumped during Thursday’s heavy rains. But, […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 7:35 AM /
McMaster wins Diamond League trophy in Zurich | Only C’bean victor

McMaster wins Diamond League trophy in Zurich | Only C’bean victor

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Local athletic sensation Kyron McMaster has had a season decorated with victories and his latest run has landed him the International Association of Athletics Federation’s (IAAF) trophy for the Men’s 400-metre Hurdles event. McMaster […]

by / on August 31, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
Two locals receive prestigious int’l scholarship

Two locals receive prestigious int’l scholarship

Two locals have joined the ranks of some the world’s most elite scholars to receive the prestigious Chevening scholarship from the United Kingdom. The local awardees are Brittney Smith and Hakim Creque. The Chevening scholarship is giving the local duo […]

by / on August 30, 2018 at 6:23 PM /
Flash flood advisory issued for BVI

Flash flood advisory issued for BVI

A flash flood advisory has been issued for the British Virgin Islands. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service issued the advisory at 4pm on Thursday, August 30. The advisory will remain in effect till midnight. But, the meteorological service said […]

by / on August 30, 2018 at 4:34 PM /
Fee for BVI-born expat kids to ‘stay’ will be reviewed — Premier

Fee for BVI-born expat kids to ‘stay’ will be reviewed — Premier

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he will be seeking to amend a policy that requires expatriate parents to pay a ‘fee’ for their children who are ‘born here’ to remain in the territory. The Premier told members of the […]

by / on August 30, 2018 at 8:14 AM /
18-y-o burglar sentenced to six months in prison

18-y-o burglar sentenced to six months in prison

An 18-year-old Humtums Ghut resident has been sentenced to serve months at Her Majesty’s Prison for burglary and criminal damage. Though K’Shoy Alexander was sentenced to one year imprisonment for each offence, he will only serve a total of six […]

by / on August 30, 2018 at 8:04 AM /