Her Majesty’s Customs is promising increased marine patrols targeted at cracking down on illicit trafficking in the territory. This promise was made following the reintroduction of the vessel M/V Predator to the Customs fleet after undergoing repairs. ‘Predator’ received substantial […]
Archive for April, 2019
Gas station, marina, increased business spaces to be developed in Fish Bay
A marina, gas station, and more rental spaces are to be created in Fish Bay, Tortola for business development. CEO of the Skelton Group of companies Ronnie Skelton — a former legislator — told BVI News on Friday that plans […]
22yo gets suspended sentence, fine for burglary incident
A 22-year-old man has been slapped with a $1,000 fine for criminally damaging a glass door during a burglary last year. Juwan Potter has until May 13 to pay the fine. If he fails to do so, he will spend […]
Wheatley bats for cricket to return as popular sport in BVI
Minister responsible for sports Dr Natalio Wheatley is batting for cricket to return as a popular sport in the British Virgin Islands. He made the statement when the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) launched its first cricket tournament of the year […]
Willock tries to get Vanterpool case dismissed, says judicial review premature
The attorneys representing House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock, attempted to have the matter between their client and Mark Vanterpool dismissed in the High Court on Friday. Vanterpool, who filed the case, is hoping the High Court will rule for […]
UPDATE: Vanterpool, Willock hire prominent attorneys for today’s judicial review
Representative-elect Mark Vanterpool and House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock have each recruited a team of prominent attorneys to champion their respective arguments as it relates to whether Vanterpool should be sworn in as Fourth District Representative. Vanterpool, who contends […]
Disaster Fund approves first 86 claims from August floods
Nearly two years since the 2017 August floods which caused $7.6 worth of damage across the BVI, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has approved a number of claims for compensation for that disaster. Persons affected by the flood were […]
Cayman’s legalisation of same-sex unions could affect BVI
Activists believe the decision by a court in the Cayman Islands to legalise same-sex unions could have repercussions for other British Overseas Territories (OT’s) such as the British Virgin Islands. The ruling, which was made by Chief Justice Anthony Smellie […]
Governor joins effort to preserve BVI’s biodiversity
Governor Augustus Jaspert has joined efforts to preserve and protect endangered plant species and habitats in the territory. During his visit to the sister island of Jost Van Dyke on April 11, Governor Jaspert stressed on the importance of preserving […]
Woman fined for keeping man’s cannabis
Rosella Ottley was fined $900 in the Magistrate’s Court after she was found holding drugs for her co-accused on August 5 last year. She pleaded guilty to the charged of possession of 14 grams of cannabis when she appeared before […]
