A mother who had signed the bail bond for her son Michael Ashby must now pay a hefty $60,000 levy, which the court activated because her son reportedly violated his bail conditions. Ashby was on bail for a burglary that […]
Archive for August, 2018
Premier responds to UK inquiry: ‘Britain will know our position’
The National Democratic Party government has finally weighed in on a UK-sanctioned ‘inquiry’ that has triggered mixed feelings among persons with interests in the British Virgin Islands. The inquiry concerns the touchy subject of the future of Britain’s constitutional relationship […]
Fahie spends over $9K ‘out of pocket’ for Opposition duties
Local legislator Andrew Fahie is claiming to have spent more than $9,000 of his personal funds to carry out duties as opposition leader. He said he spent those funds last year before government agreed to reserve allocations in the annual budget […]
Rotary Int’l donates $100K worth of equipment to Peebles
International service organisation, Rotary, has donated $100,000 worth of medical equipment to Peebles Hospital. The club made the donation last Friday during Rotary International President, Barry Rassin’s visit to the territory. Rassin is the first international president of the service […]
Elderly visitor held with cash at airport changes plea to guilty
The elderly Ecuadorian visitor recently held at the TB Lettsome International Airport with more than half-million dollars has confessed to the crime. Arturo Basantes had originally pleaded not guilty to engagement in smuggling, failing to declare monies to Customs, and […]
Another tropical wave affecting the area, says DDM
The British Virgin Islands might experience unstable weather conditions today, August 16, because of yet another tropical wave that is affecting the area. A series of tropical waves have been affecting the area since the start of the 2018 Atlantic […]
Fahie promises enhanced contract-issuing laws under VIP gov’t
A law that will ensure more transparency in the way government contracts are administered might become implemented if the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is elected as the next BVI government. VIP Chairman and opposition leader Andrew Fahie is branding that […]
Large number of vessels fleeing BVI for hurricane season
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff A large number of vessels are leaving the British Virgin Islands and fleeing to southern shores as the peak of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season draws nearer. Executive Director at the Charter Yacht Society […]
CXC RESULTS: Great grades and high pass percentage
The British Virgin Islands has recorded an 87.7 percent pass rate this year in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams, which are administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). BVI students did even better at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination […]
Help us | Businesses still struggling to bounce back
Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) Louis Potter wants a more concerted effort to be placed on getting businesses back up and running in the territory. According to Potter, many hotels, clothing stores, pharmacies and […]
