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Archive for August, 2018

BVI being positioned as ‘culinary tourism destination’

BVI being positioned as ‘culinary tourism destination’

In a move to position the territory as a destination of for culinary travel, the BVI Tourist Board has secured a place for two local chefs at an international culinary/sporting event. The Tourist Board became a sponsor for the annual Citi […]

by / on August 23, 2018 at 7:29 AM /
Arrest Blotter: Several major busts in last few weeks

Arrest Blotter: Several major busts in last few weeks

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting several arrests between July 29 and August 11. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from attempted abduction, burglary, illegal entry, among other things. In its […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 5:55 PM /
6 ESHS orientation sessions over 3 days

6 ESHS orientation sessions over 3 days

The 2018/2019 academic year is a few short weeks away and Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is kicking things off with its usual orientation sessions. The secondary school will be hosting this year’s orientation proceedings at the New Testament Church […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 4:41 PM /
Taxi meeting to discuss return of ships

Taxi meeting to discuss return of ships

PRESS RELEASE: All taxi operators who work at the cruise pier are invited to an important meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 2pm on the Second Floor of the Ward’s Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss upcoming cruise […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 1:10 PM /
Local attorneys: Poor internet choking BVI business env’t

Local attorneys: Poor internet choking BVI business env’t

At a time when the British Virgin Islands is focused on recovering its hurricane-struck economy, two prominent local attorneys have said poor internet service is retarding the territory’s progress. Those sentiments came from Queen’s Counsel Gerard Farara, as well as […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 7:43 AM /
Palm Grove centre being demolished, deemed ‘unsafe’

Palm Grove centre being demolished, deemed ‘unsafe’

The Palm Grove Shopping Center located on Waterfront Drive – one of the busiest streets in Road Town – is in the process of being demolished to avert any potential misfortune or injuries. City Manager Janice Braithwaite-Edwards said the decision […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 7:28 AM /
We’re ready | Grand welcome planned for Disney’s return

We’re ready | Grand welcome planned for Disney’s return

The British Virgin Islands will be buzzing with activities to welcome Disney Cruise Line back into the territory on August 28, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has said. These hospitality activities are planned for the islands of Tortola and Virgin […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 7:17 AM /
UPDATE: No cause for alarm, JVD dump fire out

UPDATE: No cause for alarm, JVD dump fire out

The fire that had ignited at the Jost Dyke dump has been extinguished. Manager of the Department of Waste Management, Greg Massicote said the fire was small and “nothing to get alarmed about”. “By the time contractors got to the site […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 1:40 AM /
Major earthquake rocks region

Major earthquake rocks region

A major earthquake which happened just off the Venezuelan coast around 5:30pm on Tuesday has also impacted a number of Caribbean nations such as Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago. The United States Geological Survey registered the quake to be […]

by / on August 22, 2018 at 12:26 AM /
Gov’t worker tells court he needs marijuana to ‘meditate’

Gov’t worker tells court he needs marijuana to ‘meditate’

A government employee held with more than 100 grams of marijuana has told the court he needs the drug to ‘meditate’. Adrian Blackman, an information technology technician, answered to three charges when he appeared before Magistrate Giselle Jackman-Lumy on Monday. […]

by / on August 21, 2018 at 3:13 PM /