Well-known social commentator, Julio ‘Sam’ Henry, is now the chairperson of the BVI Scholarship Committee. Cabinet decided to have him appointed to the post during a January 29 meeting. A post-Cabinet report said Henry as well as other committee members’ appointment will last for three […]
Archive for February, 2020
Freak accident at popular food store
Shoppers at the RTW Cash and Carry in Pasea Estate on Tortola were left scampering at the weekend when a motorist reportedly lost control of his vehicle, causing it to climb a flight of stairs that were directly at the entrance of the store. The […]
COMMENTARY: The safest destination
In an increasingly dangerous and insecure world, safe travel destinations carry a value that ‘is worth their weight in gold’. Safety adds value to any tourism brand. In a recent article on safe destinations, a travel blog and traveler magazine described the Virgin Islands – British – as exceedingly safe for travelers. In […]
Royal Knights and Under the Tree draw first blood in 2020 T20 cricket competition
Defending Champions Royal Knights and newcomers Under the Tree 1st XI, started off the 2020 Ralph T O’Neal T20 Cricket competition on a winning note with high scoring fixtures on the opening weekend. Playing in the second match of the double […]
Shawn Henry suing for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution
Shawn Henry, the police officer who was acquitted of charges related to criminal wrongdoing while he was on active duty, has filed a civil claim against the Attorney General and Commissioner of Police. The form, which was obtained by BVI News, was filed on October […]
Gov’t to implement code of conduct laws for public officials
Government has announced plans to implement a number of measures and legislations in the British Virgin Islands which is geared towards solidifying good governance in the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie in a recent statement said he is delivering on his […]
Police officer suing commissioner for not promoting him
A member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) attached to the East End Police Station has filed a civil lawsuit against the Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews for, among other things, not promoting him to the rank of sergeant. The claim was filed […]
Gen-Y Factor auditions kick off next month; $10K prize this year
The fourth annual Gen-Y Factor Singing Competition is scheduled to begin auditions next month, and will see the 2020 winner copping an increased grand prize of $10,000. A media release from the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports in the Ministry of Education and […]
BVI can save roughly $80M over 5 years if residents, businesses adopt greener practices
Government has said the territory could save approximately $80 million by 2025 if residents and businesses begin to adopt Green and SMART technology and practices. Premier Andrew Fahie said those funds would be saved through major reductions in the territory’s fossil fuel consumption. He said the territory’s estimated fossil fuel consumption stands at 1 million gallons per […]
Police were searching for gun when they allegedly found drugs, court hears
When police accosted West End residents Caroline Hodge-Clarke and D’Janne Varlark in a traffic stop back 2018, they were searching for a firearm. This is according to police Inspector Durville Carty who, at the time, was testifying at the start of the trial for the two women at […]
