By Benito Wheatley, Contributor The 2019 hurricane season which saw the immense challenge faced by the Bahamas government in mounting an overall response to the destruction of Abaco by Hurricane Dorian has prompted much reflection on my part on the […]
Archive for December, 2019
COMMENTARY: What happens after Britain leaves the European Union
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Now Jack the Bohemian is clearly a Brexiter. He is nuanced, cultured, and urbane in his style, but battle-hardened when standing up for England and quitting the European Union. His passion for his English upper-class culture […]
100K persons expected at TPP’s 3rd annual 12 Days of Christmas event
More than 100,000 persons are anticipated to flock to the Tortola Pier Park during their third annual 12 Days of Christmas event, which runs from Friday, December 13 to Tuesday, December 24. This was revealed by their Chief Executive Officer […]
Former Trade Minister: Timing of junior minister swap ‘very unusual’ | Portfolio requires continuity
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said he believes the timing of the recent portfolio swap of government’s two junior ministers is “very unusual”. Penn, who is a former Junior Minister for Trade said that such portfolios need continuity and consistency […]
‘Lawyers here need discipline!’ Accused drug offender raises concern about legal costs in BVI
David Straker — one of the four men who has been locked before the court in a drug-related case for the last four years — has raised major concerns about the cost for legal representation in the British Virgin Islands. […]
Gov’t rolling out ‘Park and Ride’ initiative in RT to ease traffic congestion during Xmas
The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities will be launching a pilot initiative entitled the ‘Holiday Season Park and Ride’ in Road Town on Monday, December 16. A media release from the Ministry of Transportation said the initiative is aimed […]
Roughly 23 truckers down to participate in BVI’s first-ever Truck Show
Roughly 23 truckers are getting set to showcase their trucks at the first-ever truck show being organised by the BVI Motor Sports Association (BVIMSA). Public Relations Officer for the BVIMSA Janice Braithwaite-Edwards said the objectives of the December 14 event […]
Mrs BVI stands a good chance at making top 5 in Mrs Globe pageant
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Mrs British Virgin Islands Shondrea Turnbull has a strong chance of placing as a top-five finalist in this year’s Mrs Globe Pageant being in Shenzhen, China. This is because Mrs BVI is currently ranked […]
Well-known taximan shot during armed home robbery
Well-known taxi operator, Eric Mathias, Sr was shot and injured during an armed robbery in Horse Path, Tortola on Wednesday, December 4. His current condition is not known but police said the incident happened while he was at home. Law […]
Local police officer charged with indecent assault on minor
A member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been charged with indecent assault of a minor. Officer Xavier Morgan made his first appearance at the magistrate’s court for the matter on Tuesday, December 3. The circumstances in this […]
