Local cricket clubs across the British Virgin Islands have submitted a damning complaint against the management of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) to the regional cricketing body — Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB). The complaint sent in the form of a […]
Archive for January, 2019
41 complaints settled through Insurance Tribunal, insurance laws need updating
The NDP government-sanctioned Insurance Tribunal has said the territory’s insurance laws need to be improved to offer greater protection to insured residents. The tribunal made that assessment on Thursday; an entire year of conducting mediations between insurance companies and aggrieved insured […]
Late educators Callender, Walters left good legacies; emulate them – Walwyn
National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Myron Walwyn has described the late Gordon Junior Dennis Callender and Lucia Walters as stalwarts of local education who left a good legacy behind. Walwyn, speaking via a government-issued statement, urged others to follow in […]
Baby in prison | Woman on murder charges gives birth while on remand
By Esther Durand, BVI News Maybelline Rodriguez, the woman on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison pending her day in court for a 2018 murder is currently housing her newborn at the adult penitentiary. Superintendent of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Verne […]
Being party leader does not guarantee you’ll win seat so all should debate
Amid the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) reluctance to push any of its candidates, except its leader, into a political debate, Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman Andrew Fahie is describing the NDP’s position as impractical. The NDP, whose leader is Myron […]
Participants already pouring in for 48th Spring Regatta, organisers promise more fun
The British Virgin Islands is once again gearing up to host one of its largest maritime events – the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival for the 48th year. Regatta Director Judy Petz told BVI News on Wednesday that the […]
Young BVI ballers dominate soccer tournament in Puerto Rico
The British Virgin Islands won gold and silver medals in the just-concluded Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Caribbean Showcase tournament held in Puerto Rico on January 25 to 27. The US tournament which is in its fourth year is held as […]
Governor appoints acting DMV boss
An acting commissioner has been appointed for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Bethsaida Smith-Hanley to the post last month after DMV boss Kye Rymer resigned to contest the February 25 general elections. A media release from […]
Prince recaptured | Named in connection to $800K jewellery heist at Mi Amor
Khori Prince, the 19-year-old who escaped police custody almost two weeks ago, has been recaptured and will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting. Police recaptured the teen during an operation in Greenland, East End Wednesday morning, January […]
D3 debates cancelled | Fraser still undecided, Thompson ‘disappointed’
Third District Electoral Debates have been cancelled. Organisers cancelled the event, which was slated for Friday, considering that only one candidate accepted the invitation to participate. National Democratic Party candidate Aaron Parillon outrightly declined to debate. His party’s seeming position on […]