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Archive for October, 2018

Mark Vanterpool

HOA runs this territory, not RDA or governor

Addressing claims that the governor is part of a covert plan by Britain to retake control of the BVI through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Works Minister Mark Vanterpool said local government will not allow that to happen. “The […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 3:09 PM /
Brandon Riley being escorted from court on September 3.

Attempted VG shooter confesses in court

Brandon Riley, the man accused of attempting to shoot another man but his gun jammed has confessed to the crime. The 27-year-old United States citizen and resident of Virgin Gorda had initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 2:27 PM /
UK donates generators to BVI

UK donates generators to BVI

An unspecified amount of generators have been donated to the British Virgin Islands. Local government received the generators from the United Kingdom. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Anthony McMaster said the generators are ‘to enable continuity […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 9:55 AM /
Kenneth Mapp

Fewer restrictions, USVI open to collaborate with BVI on tourism

United States Virgin Islands (USVI) authorities are open to collaborating with the BVI on tourism initiatives and are also introducing laws that would create an ease for BVI bands to perform in their territory without undue restriction. USVI governor, Kenneth […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 8:46 AM /
Delores Christopher the ‘true essence of a Virgin Islander’

Delores Christopher the ‘true essence of a Virgin Islander’

Tributes from sitting legislators and political aspirants across the BVI have started pouring in for National Democratic Party (NDP) backbencher and Representative of the Fifth Electoral District, Delores Christopher, who passed away on Tuesday. “Delores has been a strong member […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 8:05 AM /
Kelvin Mercer

I use marijuana for my diabetes, police tampered with drugs

An East End man who claims he uses marijuana to treat his diabetes has accused local law enforcement of tampering with evidence in his case. Kelvin Mercer, a government employee, was reportedly found with 105 grams of cannabis and an […]

by / on October 17, 2018 at 7:31 AM /
Photo Credit: Native Son

Kilos of cocaine found on local ferry, crew member charged in USVI

Law enforcement in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands have arrested a crew member of a local ferry company who allegedly had 5.18 kilos of cocaine aboard the vessel. Charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute is […]

by / on October 16, 2018 at 3:42 PM /
Delores Christopher has died

Delores Christopher has died

Representative of the Fifth Electoral District, the Honourable Delores Christopher has died. She died before 3 pm on Tuesday afternoon (October 16), BVI News understands. She was reportedly found unresponsive at her Mount Healthy home on Tortola. Christopher has been […]

by / on October 16, 2018 at 3:30 PM /
File photo of the statue of Noel Lloyd before it was damaged during Hurricane Irma in 2017.

BVI should adopt National Heroes

Political aspirant Mitsy Ellis-Simpson wants the British Virgin Islands to adopt national heroes. She said naming and celebrating great individuals who contributed to national development will give guidance and shape the behaviour of residents. “It is time that we unite […]

by / on October 16, 2018 at 8:51 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

System coming for public to rate service of gov’t workers

A secure evaluation system is being introduced whereby members of the public will be able to rate how government workers serve them. The system, which will be on an online platform, is scheduled to launch in November, Deputy Governor David […]

by / on October 16, 2018 at 8:09 AM /