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Disney cruise passengers flock Tortola, VG, JVD

Disney cruise passengers flock Tortola, VG, JVD

Road Town was buzzing with activity as eager tourists from all over the world disembarked the Disney Fantasy cruise ship on Tuesday, August 28; much to the pomp and celebration at the Tortola Pier Park. The cruise line’s return was highly anticipated as […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 3:15 PM /
False alibi? CCTV footage, witnesses link man to Castro murder

False alibi? CCTV footage, witnesses link man to Castro murder

Eyewitness reports, his own family discrediting his ‘alibi’, and surveillance footage placing him near the murder scene are three alleged factors prosecutors have outlined to link Sean Martin as the gunman responsible for Jerry Castro’s fatal shooting on August 10. […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 8:29 AM /
Securing a ‘seat at the table’ for BVI in UK parliament

Securing a ‘seat at the table’ for BVI in UK parliament

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff In recent times, the British Virgin Islands has been on the receiving end of strong-arm tactics from the UK – the territory’s parent nation. Such tactics include forcing unfavourable policies on to the BVI and […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
Gov’t signs deal to improve mental health

Gov’t signs deal to improve mental health

As the territory rebuilds its resiliency, the mental well-being of residents during or after any disaster will be given a greater focus for the next year-and-a-half. The government has signed an agreement with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 7:29 AM /
Scooter rider fined over $2K for hitting student pedestrian

Scooter rider fined over $2K for hitting student pedestrian

An unemployed Baugher’s Bay man accused of hitting a high student pedestrian two years ago has been fined $2,450 in the Magistrate’s Court. Javon Francis was fined after answering to the six traffic charges he racked up on the day […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 7:23 AM /
COMMENTARY: Borrowing for social prosperity can become harmful culture

COMMENTARY: Borrowing for social prosperity can become harmful culture

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The vast growth of government in western society post the second World War has also corresponded with a huge growth in government spending and government borrowing to maintain spending on both social and physical infrastructure. Public […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 6:49 AM /
BVICCHA annual general meeting 2018

BVICCHA annual general meeting 2018

PRESS RELEASE: The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is a not-for-profit organization whose focus is to advocate for and promote a business-friendly environment for any business to start and grow in the Virgin Islands. The BVICCHA has scheduled […]

by / on August 28, 2018 at 5:35 AM /
Rider accused of smuggling bike, threatening to shoot cop

Rider accused of smuggling bike, threatening to shoot cop

A motorcyclist accused of threatening to shoot a police officer after being tased during a traffic stop last year has appeared before the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with using threatening language, resisting arrest, engagement in smuggling, driving an unlicensed vehicle, driving […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 2:24 PM /
Walwyn to visit Virgin Gorda on August 28

Walwyn to visit Virgin Gorda on August 28

Residents of Virgin Gorda are notified that the Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V Walwyn will hold office hours at the Vanterpool Administration Building on Tuesday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Residents are asked to […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 1:31 PM /
UK’s approach to inquiry flawed; time given to respond ‘too short’

UK’s approach to inquiry flawed; time given to respond ‘too short’

Chairman-elect of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Myron Walwyn has criticised Britain’s approach to launching an inquiry into the future of its relationship with the British Virgin Islands. The UK announced the inquiry on its official parliamentary website on July […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 10:54 AM /