A St Lucia national was granted $70,000 signed bail after he allegedly threatened to kill a man who was a witness in his friend’s trial. Charged with ‘perverting the course of justice’ is Neil St Rose — a Virgin Gorda […]
Archive for October, 2019
BVITB seeks proposals to commence late ferry-run from USVI for upcoming tourist season
The British Virgin Islands will soon benefit from a late ferry-run between Red Hook on St Thomas to Road Town on Tortola. In anticipation of the upcoming tourist season, the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB & FC) is […]
Dr Titley-O’Neal appointed Director of the National Parks Trust
Former Dean of Arts, Science and General Studies at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Cassander Titley-O’Neal has been appointed Director of the National Parks Trust. Dr Titley O’Neal’s new role was announced by Minister for Labour & […]
BVIEC rolls out 12-month safety initiative | Workers being trained for worse-case scenarios
A number of safety initiatives are being undertaken within the BVI Electricity Corporation over the next 12 months. This is according to Health & Safety Manager Melony James, who told BVI News the initiatives are to help ensure that workers […]
!["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](https://i0.wp.com/bvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Shereen-Flax-Charles.jpg?resize=225%2C145&ssl=1)
Territorial At-Large representatives plan series of meetings across BVI
Territorial At-Large representatives will be holding a series of meetings across the territory, starting with Anegada on Wednesday, October 16. Shereen Flax-Charles is one of the three At-Large representatives who will be present during office hours at the Anegada Library. […]
Carrot Bay reservoir finally restored, daily supply still to be cut after-hours
Works on the reservoir which services Carrot Bay and surrounding communities have been completed and will now see residents once again enjoying publicly-available running water. In a statement via a media release recently, Utilities Minister Kye Rymer thanked all residents […]
Police increasing patrols in traffic light areas to ensure motorist compliance
In The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated an increase in patrols in the areas of the James Walter Francis Highway in Pasea Estate as well as at the intersection of Administration Drive and Waterfront Drive in Road […]
Local senior officer gets accepted into UK police college to study strategic command course
A senior officer in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been accepted into the UK College of Policing to study what is being described as a prestigious and advanced leadership training course. Superintendent Jacqueline Vanterpool will be enrolled in […]
Truck driver fined $5K for nearly 500 grams of cannabis
A Horse Path man was fined $5,000 in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday after 488 grams of cannabis was found in a parked vehicle belonging to him. Devonte Hasani Furlonge, a local truck driver, had pleaded guilty to possession of […]
BVI receives positive feedback from estranged cruise lines
Two cruise lines that had become estranged to the BVI in recent years have given positive feedback to the territory that its efforts towards satisfying guests are ‘noteworthy’. The recognition came from Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruises recently. […]
