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‘Come forward’, witnesses of latest murder told

‘Come forward’, witnesses of latest murder told

An appeal is being issued to witnesses of the fatal shooting that rocked the British Virgin Islands nearly a week ago. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made the appeal as they continue investigations in the matter. “Anyone who may have […]

by / on August 15, 2018 at 7:21 AM /
Gov’t still investigating fish kill incident, climate change a factor

Gov’t still investigating fish kill incident, climate change a factor

Government said it is still investigating the cause of the major fish kill at the Josiah’s Bay pond this month. It said preliminary water testing results have confirmed their initial theory that low oxygen levels were major factors in the incident […]

by / on August 15, 2018 at 7:04 AM /
BVIPA donates to FSN through yard sale

BVIPA donates to FSN through yard sale

In an effort to support vulnerable persons in the territory, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) put on a yard sale – the proceeds of which were donated to the Family Support Network (FSN). The BVIPA raised $1,000 and donated it along […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 1:39 PM /
‘I found loaded gun, nobody is perfect’, offender tells court

‘I found loaded gun, nobody is perfect’, offender tells court

A man held with a firearm that was loaded with two rounds of ammunition is claiming he was unaware of the possible ramifications of his actions. Twenty-two-year-old Jamori Hart pleaded guilty to keeping an unlicensed firearm and possession of explosives […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 9:53 AM /
Mitsy Ellis-Simpson seeks At-Large candidacy with VIP

Mitsy Ellis-Simpson seeks At-Large candidacy with VIP

Author and businesswoman Mitsy Ellis-Simpson is campaigning to become one of four Territorial At-Large candidates for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in the upcoming general election. Simpson, who is seeking approval from the party’s Congress, made her political intentions public […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 9:04 AM /
Yadali Thomas Santos: The beauty who almost never became queen

Yadali Thomas Santos: The beauty who almost never became queen

Yadali Thomas Santos – the 21-year-old who put on a manifestly dominating performance during Saturday’s Miss World BVI pageant – almost never became queen. Overcome with angst, the BVI beauty had decided to drop out of competition several hours before the live […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 8:22 AM /
Gov’t devising nat’l tourism master plan for BVI

Gov’t devising nat’l tourism master plan for BVI

Government is developing a National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the British Virgin Islands. The plan will act as a roadmap towards strengthening and redeveloping a sustainable local tourism industry. The key focus of the plan will include enhancing tourism […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 7:53 AM /
COMMENTARY: The BVI’s indebtedness

COMMENTARY: The BVI’s indebtedness

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor An understanding of the nature, scope, depth, and weight, of the annual borrowings of the Virgin Islands, public and private, are vital to economic growth and prosperity, post the hurricanes and flooding disasters of September 2017. […]

by / on August 14, 2018 at 12:14 AM /
NDP executives now to ‘ratify’ party’s election candidates

NDP executives now to ‘ratify’ party’s election candidates

Executive members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) are now set to conduct a ratification process in relation to the persons hoping to contest the next general elections under the NDP banner. Neither the names nor the exact number of party […]

by / on August 13, 2018 at 2:13 PM /
Britain opens inquiry on future of BVI-UK relationship

Britain opens inquiry on future of BVI-UK relationship

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The United Kingdom has opened up an inquiry concerning the future of its constitutional relationship with the British Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs). The UK launched the inquiry claiming they are struggling […]

by / on August 13, 2018 at 7:49 AM /