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BVI to compete in Mr World pageant | Miss World BVI Saturday

BVI to compete in Mr World pageant | Miss World BVI Saturday

The British Virgin Islands is producing its first representative to participate in the biennial Mister World international pageant which is scheduled for January 2019. The Miss World BVI pageant committee made the announcement on Friday, August 10. The committee said […]

by / on August 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM /
BFEC produces 20% of BVI’s top Grade 12 students

BFEC produces 20% of BVI’s top Grade 12 students

Though having a relatively small graduating class this year, Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) has produced 20 percent of the students who make up the top-performing public secondary school graduates across the territory. The educational facility graduated 27 students this […]

by / on August 9, 2018 at 3:23 PM /
Prime tourist attraction returning to BVI

Prime tourist attraction returning to BVI

While stating they have received numerous requests, Dolphin Discovery has said it plans to return to the British Virgin Islands. Dolphin Discovery’s Sub-Director of Caribbean Operations, Alejandro Raygoza, told BVI News the aquatic company is looking to resume operations before […]

by / on August 9, 2018 at 9:13 AM /
Man bites off ear in bar brawl, police probe

Man bites off ear in bar brawl, police probe

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reportedly investigating an incident in which a piece of man’s ear was completely bitten off during a brawl. BVI News understands the incident happened last week at a bar near the Main Street area […]

by / on August 9, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
Road to repairs | Gov’t inviting bids for work on admin complex

Road to repairs | Gov’t inviting bids for work on admin complex

Government is finally opening the tendering process for repair works to the Central Administration Complex in Road Town. “Works will include the final cleaning and clearing of old mechanical, electrical and plumbing components, the design and refitting of office spaces, […]

by / on August 9, 2018 at 7:44 AM /
276 derelict or abandoned vessels now online

276 derelict or abandoned vessels now online

Photographs of 276 vessels and vehicles that have been either declared as derelict, abandoned, or shipwrecked are now available for viewing online. “Owners are urged to scroll through this album to see if their vessel needs to be removed,” government […]

by / on August 9, 2018 at 6:09 AM /
Destra delivers | Another entertaining night at festival

Destra delivers | Another entertaining night at festival

Destra Garcia – a familiar act at the BVI’s emancipation festivities each year – pulled off yet another enthralling performance when she graced the stage at the festival village in Road Town Tuesday night. Within seconds of starting her set, […]

by / on August 8, 2018 at 8:40 AM /
Let’s return to living within our means — Fahie

Let’s return to living within our means — Fahie

Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has used his emancipation message this year to continue his call for good governance and transparency in the British Virgin Islands. And in a statement not specifically directed to a particular person or group, Fahie also […]

by / on August 8, 2018 at 8:14 AM /
ICWI looking to next 50 years

ICWI looking to next 50 years

PRESS RELEASE: As the hurricane season enters into its second month the region is on high alert following the highly active 2017 season, which saw multiple islands severely affected by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria. In the aftermath […]

by / on August 8, 2018 at 8:08 AM /
‘Local leaders must stop abusing their power’

‘Local leaders must stop abusing their power’

Religious educator Trevaughn Todman has called on local leaders in the territory to desist from ‘abusing their power’. Todman made the call while delivering an address known as The Youth’s Perspective during the annual Emancipation Service held at the Sunday […]

by / on August 8, 2018 at 8:07 AM /