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’ […]
Archive for August, 2018
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
