A burglary has been reported at CCT’s Virgin Gorda store. Police said they were alerted to the incident after receiving a report of an activated burglar alarm at the Edison O’Neal Building where the telecommunications company is located. “Inquiries indicate that […]
Archive for May, 2020
Caretaker of Pitbulls who attacked woman fined over $2K
The caretaker of two aggressive Pitbulls who attacked a woman in Lower Estate back in 2018 has been slapped with more than $2,000 in fines. Samantha Penn was initially charged with Reckless & Negligent Act, Failure to Restrain Dog During […]
Victims of crime can’t discontinue a case, only the DPP can — Scatliffe-Esprit
The recently-appointed Director of Public Prosecutions, Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit has outlined the proper procedures that residents who intend to discontinue criminal matters before the courts should follow. Scatliffe-Esprit said in a media release that only the Director of Public Prosecutions can […]
BVIPA cuts work hours of staff as COVID-19 puts a ‘strain on revenue’
Citing financial difficulties, the state-owned BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has cut the regular working hours of its staff. This is according to a memorandum dated May 13 that was addressed and issued to ‘managers and staff’ of the BVIPA. The […]
More gov’t support needed for ‘indigenous farming’ than greenhouses
Well-known farmer Aragorn Dick-Read wants the government to throw more of its support behind indigenous farming rather than agricultural practices that is overly dependent on technology. During an interview with BVI News on Saturday, Dick-Read said pumping millions into greenhouses […]
Digicel conducting ‘refinancing activities’ to reduce debt
Following recent media reports that regional telecommunications giant, Digicel, has filed for bankruptcy in the Bermudian court, the company has said it is merely conducting “refinancing activities” to reduce its debt. In a press statement on Monday, May 18, Digicel […]
Baths, Devil’s Bay will reopen soon after enhancements — Wheatley
Natural Resources Minister and Ninth District Representative where Virgin Gorda is located, Vincent Wheatley said The Baths and Devil’s Bay on Virgin Gorda will reopen to the public ‘soon’ after undergoing several enhancements. The locations were named as the only […]
Eight clinics reopen territory-wide
At least eight community clinics across the British Virgin Islands have reopened and will be providing residents with a number of primary care services, including prescription drop-offs and pickups. This is according to a recent media release from the Ministry […]
Implement unemployment benefits and work-for-pay programmes for the jobless — Penn
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has proposed a COVID-19 Strategic Economic Recovery Plan that promotes the implementation of an unemployment benefits scheme, a work-for-pay initiative, and an income support initiative for vulnerable residents. Penn said he believes it was […]
Penn pitches September reopening for hotels | BVI has geographical edge to manage COVID, he says
While noting that the territory has a geographical advantage in managing any spread of COVID-19, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is proposing that government reopen the tourism sector in three-and-half months. In a six-page document outlining how to jumpstart the territory’s […]
