Opposition legislator Julian Fraser wants business owners who were impacted by the post-Hurricane Irma looting two years ago to file a claim for compensation against the Government of the Virgin Islands. Fraser who was speaking at the last sitting of […]
Archive for September, 2019
National Sports Council proposed and expected for 2020
Talks are being had to establish a National Sports Council in the British Virgin Islands by 2020. This was revealed by Sports Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley during the Sports Beat Magazine radio show with host, Dean ‘The Sportsman’ Greenaway recently. […]
Opposition slammed for ‘throwing punches while govt was out the ring’
Premier Andrew Fahie has slammed members of the parliamentary opposition for hosting a series of public meetings while he and a delegation of government officials were away on business in the United Kingdom. The Premier whose visit to the UK […]
Premier Fahie’s message on the passage of Hurricane Jerry
Premier Andrew Fahie is encouraging residents to remain watchful even though Hurricane Jerry did not impact the territory. He said this is necessary because the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season has not yet concluded. The season officially ends on November 30. […]
Supermarkets, gas stations experience increased activity ahead of Jerry
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Residents have been making last-minute preparations ahead of Hurricane Jerry. This was evident by the staggering increase of activity at local supermarkets and gas stations on Friday, September 20. BVI News ventured to several of these establishments on Tortola and spoke […]
Jerry weakens | Territory still forecast to get heavy wind, rain
Jerry has now weakened from a category two to a category one hurricane. Despite this, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said in its latest weather advisory that the territory will still be affected. “At this current speed, the hurricane […]
St Vincent man assaults lover for rejecting him, offender denied bail
A St Vincent and the Grenadines native was not granted bail after he destroyed a cellular phone and assaulted his lover who reportedly gave him ‘the cold shoulder’ last Friday. Charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage […]
Anegadians could be asked to evacuate, topography similar to Abaco in Bahamas
Residents of the low-lying island of Anegada may be asked to evacuate if the projected path of Hurricane Jerry hits closer home. Deputy Premier and Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley gave that indication during an interview with BVI News on […]
High Surf Warning in effect for BVI, worst expected this afternoon — DDM
A High Surf Warning has been placed on the British Virgin Islands since Hurricane Jerry has strengthened to a category two disaster. This warning means that damaging and “life-threatening” surf/waves are expected along the territory’s shorelines. In this case, northern […]
NEOC activated, private operators urged to close businesses
As Hurricane Jerry approaches north of the territory, Acting Governor David Archer Junior has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). He made the decision on Thursday after consulting with Premier Andrew Fahie and under the advice of the Department […]
