A new study that will give the BVI a clearer indication of the pros and cons associated with doing business in Africa is being conducted. “[The] independent report is expected shortly [and] will further highlight how International Financial Centres support foreign investment […]
Archive for October, 2018
I did not say I care more for expats than locals
After remaining silent for several months about claims that he is more concerned about the interests of expats than he is for locals, NDP Chairman Myron Walwyn has now decided to respond. Walwyn categorically stated this week that those claims […]
Prison Bill: Security dogs for HMP; inmates may be asked for semen
Guard dogs may be introduced at Her Majesty’s Prison to enhance security and overall operations at the Balsam Ghut-based penitentiary. Provisions to introduce dogs are written in the Prison Act 2018 Bill which is now being debated in the House […]
Venezuelan ‘money mules’ part of larger enterprise, fined $92K
While issuing a combined fine of $92,000 on the Venezuelan couple held with nearly $80,000 at the BVI’s main airport, Magistrate Shawn Innocent said he suspects the offenders are money mules who are part of a larger criminal enterprise. In handing […]
DPP’s office put on blast, sloppiness affecting judicial system
Magistrate Shawn Innocent has called on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to put their proverbial house in order, noting that the office’s recurring sloppy show of carrying out its duties is a ‘scant’ disrespect for the […]
West End port to reopen by mid-November, Vanterpool claims
A mid-November reopening date is being projected for the West End port facility which has been closed for more than a year now. Works Minister Mark Vanterpool made this promise – the latest among a number of others – during […]
BVI receives spotlight at TEDx Wilmington
PRESS RELEASE: The TEDx Wilmington audience was graced with a British Virgin Islands experience in Wilmington, Delaware on September 28. The BVI Tourist Board promoted the territory through an interactive display booth, entitled ‘Sun, Sand and Sea’. Previous guests of […]
Nagico makes donation to school on VG
PRESS RELEASE: This week is being observed as Teachers Appreciation Week and Nagico Insurances BVI showed its gratitude and love for teachers of Ciboney Centre for Excellence on Virgin Gorda with a timely donation of office furniture and equipment. The […]
Fraser accuses AG of being biased to Speaker, tempers fly in HOA
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Tempers flew in the House of Assembly on Tuesday when opposition member Julian Fraser suggested that the Attorney General, Baba Aziz, is being influenced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, who […]
I did not visit St Lucia to recruit a new head of prison — Walwyn
Myron Walwyn, the minister who jointly holds responsibility for local prison with the governor, has refuted claims that he visited St Lucia several months ago to recruit Verne Garde as the new Superintendent of Prison for the BVI. Whispers of […]
