By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Resigning his post as Commissioner of Customs after 15 years to contest the upcoming general elections, the question now on the minds of voters in the Fifth Electoral District is whether Wade Smith is […]
Archive for January, 2019
Over 400 unclaimed vessels in BVI, Shipping Registry issues ‘urgent’ call
After some 16 months after Hurricane Irma, more than 400 unclaimed vessels, or just about, are on the verge of being written off as ‘derelict’ or ‘abandoned’ vessels in the territory. The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) has therefore issued what […]
Section of Long Bay in Beef Island to be named as ‘protected area’
A section of Long Bay on Beef Island is to become a Protected Area and Marine Park. The National Parks Act of 2006 defines a national/marine park as a legally protected natural area of land or sea containing major natural […]
Walwyn promises Premier Smith advisor role
National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Myron Walwyn, who is vying to become the next Premier of the Virgin Islands has promised retiring government leader Dr D Orlando Smith the role of an advisor if the NDP is elected into government […]
Willy T saga BVI’s newsmaker for 2018 | Tragedy, crime also trend
From Virgin Islands politics and tourism to the sometimes-shocking and even unusual things reported in local courtrooms, 2018 has proven to be an eventful year for the territory. BVI News compiled a list of the top stories that made headlines […]
BVI’s got talent | Two locals drafted to play schoolboy football in UK
Two young locals have caught the attention of British soccer officials who have drafted them to play schoolboy football at the national level in England. Twelve-year-olds Azarni Callwood and Ryan Lettsome have now relocated to the UK to study and […]
OPINION: What to vote for this election, 8 issues that matter
By Kevin Malone, Contributor If the last few months are any indication of what to expect this election season, then buckle up. As a BVIslander living abroad, I feel the endless barrage of dramatic events that have hijacked the recent […]
Local songbird breathes life into CGB restaurant
It’s only been a few weeks since the restaurant’s reopening and things are not quite what it used to be at Myett’s (now Pusser’s at Myett’s) in Cane Garden Bay. But when Friday evenings roll around, the resident waitress at […]
NDP officially presents election candidates
National Democratic Party (NDP) has officially announced its slate of candidates who will contest the 2019 General Elections. The NDP team presented 11 candidates on Saturday. They presented no contenders for the First and Second district seats. The NDP’s campaign-launch […]
WALWYN: Even ESHS educators can apply for principal, deputy acting in post until
Officials are now gearing up to publicly advertise the position of principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), which became vacant after outgoing principal Sandy Underhill resigned the post; reportedly to contest the 2019 General Elections. When contacted Friday morning, […]
