Government has granted permission to a group called ‘528 Specialist Team Royal Engineers’ (STRE) to conduct their annual overseas infrastructure training exercise in the British Virgin Islands. The engineers, who provide power and electrical capacity to government agencies, are scheduled […]
Archive for July, 2019
Foxy’s to host second annual Hemp Fest this weekend
The second annual Foxy’s Hemp Festival is happening this weekend on Jost Van Dyke. Event organiser and Manager at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar, Thomas Warner, said the event will begin at around 2 pm on Saturday and culminate late into the […]
Fisherman’s vessel damaged in early-morning fire, authorities probe
Authorities are investigating an incident where a 45-foot fisherman’s vessel sustained severe damage after catching fire at Road Reef Marina on Tortola early Thursday morning. “The vessel was severely impacted to its interior, and it’s structure,” Deputy Fire Chief William […]
Gov’t offers ‘grace period’ to delinquent taxpayers seeking to renew work permit
Persons seeking to renew their work permit but are not up-to-date on their tax payments will now be granted a window of time to settle all outstanding balances. This development comes roughly a month after Premier Andrew Fahie announced that […]
Push for Consumer Protection Bill fueled by rising population, concerns after hurricanes
The Premier Andrew Fahie-led government has said the rising population of the BVI and the inflation concerns stemming from the 2017 hurricanes were some key factors that fueled its push for the Consumer Protection Bill. The draft bill which is […]
Gov’t resumes regularisation programme
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the initiative to fast-track status regularisation for select expatriate residents has now resumed. The Premier made the announcement on Tuesday stating that the initiative was briefly stopped to make adjustments to his government’s proposed amendment […]
Vanterpool receives summons to be sworn in
After months of a costly legal battle, member-elect for the Fourth Electoral District Mark Vanterpool will be sworn-in at the next sitting of the House of Assembly scheduled for Tuesday. This is according to a July 10 letter addressed to […]
BVIPA awarded regional cup after recording highest net profit increase, revenue
The Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) has awarded the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) the Novaport Cup – an award for the port with the most improved performance in the region. BVIPA reportedly bested 12 other competing ports after […]
Stabbing in East End, male victim hospitalized
One man is nursing stab wounds at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, Tortola following a stabbing incident Tuesday night. Acting Press Officer at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Akia Thomas, said the incident occurred at […]
More festival booths this year, some to serve alligator meals
Patrons will have more food and beverage options during this year’s emancipation festivities as the number of booths at the Road Town Festival Village will see an increase from to previous years. “This year we have 28 booths which include […]
