The major power outage affecting sections of the territory is as a result of an engine malfunction at the territory’s main power plant on Tortola. This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works & Utilities, Jeremy Hodge, […]
Archive for June, 2019
Man, grandmother charged after alleged $15K bribe offer to drop court case
A 59-year-old retired hotel employee and the father of her grandson have been brought before the Magistrate’s Court after allegedly trying to bribe a complainant with a sum in excess of $10,000 to discontinue a court complaint against him. Charged […]
Public invited to weigh in on whether to have organised public transport system
Members of the public are being offered the opportunity to weigh in via an online survey whether they believe an organised public transportation system is needed in the British Virgin Islands. The survey was recently launched and is targeting as […]
It’s official! CAPE removed from local secondary schools, now only at HLSCC
The decision to remove the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) from the secondary schools’ curriculum has been finalised. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said CAPE will now only be pursued at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). “CAPE is […]
Top 10 secondary school students in the territory all from ESHS
The Elmore Stoutt High School ended the 2018/19 school year on a high as it produced all 10 of the territory’s top students this year. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement at their graduation ceremony held at the […]
Budget for all 2019 festivals climbs to $1.3M
The overall budget allocated to all festivals for 2019 has now increased by an estimated $600,000 from the original figure reported back in April. Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley told BVI News the budget now stands at $1.3 million. “We […]
Guilty: Guyanese to spend 9 months in prison for conspiracy to personate
Guyanese national Lolita Callender-Skelton wept uncontrollably in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after she was sentenced to nine months at Her Majesty’s Prison for conspiracy to personate. Following the conclusion of the woman’s three-day trial, Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo said she […]
Wet fete added to emancipation events, Carrot Bay Fest returns to 3 days
At least two significant changes have been made to this year’s staging of the emancipation celebrations — the reintroduction of the three-day Carrot Bay Fest and the addition of a new event to the schedule of events. According to Stuart […]
Absence of corporal punishment not to be blamed for disrespectful students
The absence of corporal punishment in local schools is not to be blamed for the increased occurrences of students being disrespectful towards teachers and/or other authority figures. This is according to Chief Education Officer, Connie George, who said there are […]
Big int’l acts named among lineup of artistes for 2019 emancipation festivities
Some of the Caribbean’s biggest soca, reggae and dancehall artistes are set to perform at this year’s staging of emancipation celebrations dubbed ‘The Prime Time Festiville’. The festivities will run from July 25 to August 10 and will include acts […]
