Attorney General Baba Aziz has been appointed as acting Governor. Aziz is acting in the absence of Governor Augustus Jaspert and Deputy Governor Mr David D Archer, Jr are both away from the territory. He will act in the post […]
Archive for June, 2019
Buju Banton to be first guest of Quito’s Inn | Reggae star books entire hotel
International reggae star Buju Banton and his entourage will be the first guests of the newly constructed Quito’s Inn in Cane Garden Bay. Owner of the establishment Quito Rymer said the celebrity reggae artiste is slated to arrive in the […]
RDA awards $63K contract to local firm for restoration of AO Shirley grounds
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded a local construction company a contract valued more than $60,000 to assist with the restoration of the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town. No Limit Construction was awarded the $63,858 contract […]
Good luck Kye! Governor swears in minister as next Deputy Premier
Minister of Transportation, Works, and Utilities Kye Rymer is now Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands. Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed and swore in Rymer to the post on Thursday morning, June 6. He will serve in that post until […]
Premier reports on first 100 days in office
Premier Andrew Fahie has now reached the hundred-day mark of his tenure as leader of government business. He delivered the following report to mark the milestone. Today, June 6 marked the first 100 Days since the Premier of the Virgin […]
Willy T to return to Norman Island, must meet ‘health and safety’ criteria
The William Thornton Floating Bar and Restaurant more widely known as the Willy T will be heading back to its original location off the Bight on Norman Island. Government said in a media release on Thursday that the iconic floating […]
‘Wheatley did well as Deputy Premier’, Rymer takes up mantle
Premier Andrew Fahie has commended Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley for his performance during his three-month stint as Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands. Dr Wheatley’s tenure came to an end on Wednesday, June 5. The post has now […]
CGB tourist hotspot fights re-install popular sea swing after ‘removal order’
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff When the Paradise Club in Cane Garden Bay installed a wooden swing in the shallow water adjacent to its location, it quickly became a popular attraction to locals and tourists. However, the establishment has […]
More quality, higher-end financial services business being done in BVI
BVI Finance is reporting that the quantity and quality of business the territory receives in the financial services sector has shown a considerable increase for 2018. A media release from the finance centre said nearly 1,000 higher-end limited partnerships were […]
Over 750 domestic violence cases in last 5 years, 47 already reported for 2019
More than 750 cases of Domestic Violence have been reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in the last five years with the number of reported female victims doubling or even tripling the reported male cases annually. This […]
