Government is pushing harder to introduce an Oil Spill Prevention and Pollution Bill in the House of Assembly. The National Democratic Party administration said it has a renewed drive to finalise the Bill in light of a recent court victory […]
Archive for August, 2018
Fewer booths at festival village this year, Gospel Fest tonight
Patrons planning to attend the annual emancipation celebrations this year are being told to expect fewer food and beverage options at the festival village in Road Town. Vice Chair of the VI Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) Xayrna Samuels told […]
Pickering Acting Premier, Dr Smith departs for unspecified trip
Dr Kedrick Pickering is Acting Premier for the next two days. His appointment comes as Premier Dr D Orlando Smith departed the territory on Thursday, August 2. Upon making the announcement, the Government Information Service gave no indication whether the […]
Traveller held at airport with nearly half-million in jewellery
Local law enforcement agencies have held a traveller reportedly trying to traffic nearly half-million dollars worth of jewellery through the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith said the bust happened a week ago. […]
A’yana Phillips named Miss BVI 2018
A’yana Keshelle Phillips known as ‘Lady Mix’ has been named Miss BVI for 2018. Her coronation will be held at the festival village on Sunday, August 5. Phillips was one of the two contestants in the Miss BVI pageant last […]
Where’s the evidence? No proof public registers will harm BVI
The United Kingdom has said it is still not convinced there will be any major economic fallouts associated with implementing public registers of company beneficial ownership in the British Virgin Islands. Local financial services professionals listed some of their feared […]
Env’l Health to food handlers: Don’t own up to food illnesses so easy
Food handlers in the British Virgin Islands are being warned to avoid taking responsibility for reported foodborne illnesses unless and until the local Environmental Health department investigates these cases. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael issued the warning while addressing […]
Rotary refurbishes St George’s bus stop
PRESS RELEASE: Public Image Director of the Rotary Club of Tortola Mitsy Ellis-Simpson and a team from the BVI Rotary family had the opportunity of giving the St George’s Bus Shed in Road Town, a much-needed refurbishing, cleaning and painting for […]
BVI bags 3 medals, sets records at CAC Games
British Virgin Islands athletes have mined three medals and broke two records at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games being held in Baranquilla, Columbia. Kyron McMaster raced to a time of 47.60 seconds on Tuesday night to win the […]
Janet Smith says farewell, HLSCC told to explore full potential
As Dr Janet Smith officially ends her two-year stint as the President of the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), she is calling for education authorities to fully explore the institution’s potential. Dr Smith made the call while addressing HLSCC faculty […]
