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One of the contaminated products in question.

ALERT! Possible metal contamination of Tyson chicken strips products

Consumers are asked to return all Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips 25oz products due to reports of possible metal contamination. These reports came from Federal Food Safety officials in the United States. The parent company for RiteWay Food Market and Fine […]

by / on May 8, 2019 at 6:45 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Gov’t offers two-week amnesty period to regularize qualified expats

Premier Andrew Fahie is following through on his promise to regularize qualified expatriates, granting them a two-week amnesty period to apply for status in the territory. This announcement was made by the Premier at a media conference held today May […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 6:25 PM /
UPDATE: I’m not appealing court’s decision to be malicious, says Willock

UPDATE: I’m not appealing court’s decision to be malicious, says Willock

Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has said he his not being malicious in his decision to appeal the High Court’s ruling that Mark Vanterpool should be sworn in as Fourth District Representative. He made that claim through […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 4:10 PM /
75% complete | Enis Adams Primary on schedule for September reopening

75% complete | Enis Adams Primary on schedule for September reopening

Work on the new Enis Adams Primary School building is moving full speed ahead and is likely to be ready well in advance of the start of the 2019 academic year. With 42 workmen currently employed to the project, foreman […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 2:01 PM /
Man allegedly burglarizes homes, gifts woman with stolen jewellery

Man allegedly burglarizes homes, gifts woman with stolen jewellery

An East End man was denied bail after he allegedly burglarized three homes, stole thousands of dollars worth of jewellery and gifted a portion of the stolen items to his girlfriend. Charged with three counts of burglary is Glenroy Fergus. […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 8:23 AM /
"I would [also] suggest incorporating the Rastafarian community in this licensing process as they would have had a significant amount of expertise on this matter." — Shereen Flax-Charles

Major Tortola accommodations already nearly full ahead of Buju Banton show

The BVI is already reaping benefits of being a host country for the Buju Banton ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ tour, as accommodations are near full capacity ahead of the historic show slated for next month. Junior Minister of Tourism Shereen […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 7:33 AM /
Wright

‘I love it here’ | Visitor denied bail after allegedly stealing blank cheques, valuables

A St Vincent man was denied bail after he allegedly stole a number of blank cheques and other valuables from a Virgin Gorda resident during his visit to the territory. Charged with theft and burglary is 24-year-old Justin Wright. He […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 7:12 AM /
Health Minister Carvin Malone.

Health Ministry eyeing ways to attract more youth to nursing

The Ministry of Health is pledging to provide support to local nursing and one of its objectives is to come up with ways to attract more persons to the profession. Health Minister Carvin Malone shared these sentiments in an address […]

by / on May 7, 2019 at 6:37 AM /
Mark Vanterpool

Still no indication of being sworn in despite court’s ruling

Days after the court ruled that he should be sworn in as Fourth District Representative, Mark Vanterpool has still not received correspondence from the Speaker of House of Assembly in relation to the swearing in. The court had given the […]

by / on May 6, 2019 at 2:17 PM /
The decrepit and centuries-old building known as Fort Purcell or 'The Dungeon' on Tortola.  (BVI News photo)

Gov’t in talks to acquire and restore the ‘Dungeon’

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley said talks are underway to acquire and restore Fort Purcell. The 17th-century fort, more commonly known as the Dungeon because of its underground cell, was once home to […]

by / on May 6, 2019 at 8:17 AM /