Three female prison officers and two males were among the recipients of the Governor’s Commendation Award which is the most prestigious of all the awards presented on behalf of Her Majesty’s Prison. The recipients were among 24 persons who were […]
Archive for November, 2020
PM Boris Johnson says UK is ‘absolutely committed’ to OTs
Despite warning BVI and other OTs that giving money in times of crises will be a last resort, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled that the UK is absolutely committed to Overseas Territories (OTs). Johnson who addressed OT leaders at […]
VG properties getting booked ahead tomorrow’s reopening to visitors
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff With less than 24-hours remaining ahead of the reopening of the territory’s borders to tourists, Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort & Marina remain positive as bookings continue to be placed ahead […]
USVI captures alleged kingpin linked to BVI’s recent cocaine bust
United States Virgin Islands (USVI) authorities are alleging that a man they recently charged with smuggling 433 pounds of cocaine into their territory is also responsible for the more than 2,300 kilos of cocaine recently seized in the BVI. The […]
Opening weekend of Ice Skating Rink a smashing success
The opening of the territory’s first-ever synthetic ice-skating rink was considered a success as it welcomed in excess of a hundred patrons at the Virgin Islands Search & Rescue’s (VISAR) Winter Wonderland at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park […]
US citizens claim unfair, unsanitary detention in BVI! DPP denies it
Some American media outlets have been airing video clips released by four US citizens who were detained after their boat illegally entered BVI waters. In the videos, the US citizens say they are being unfairly detained under unsanitary conditions by […]
Two injured during shooting on VG
Two men have been injured in a shooting incident on Virgin Gorda on Sunday, November 29. Police did not disclose the extent of the injuries nor did they outline the circumstances surrounding the incident. The law enforcers said no further […]
Returning resident tests positive for COVID-19
There’s now one positive COVID-19 case in the BVI. The government has announced that the person is a returning resident who is now under quarantine on Tortola. This brings to 73, the number of positive cases that have been identified […]
BVI now has facility that tests for autism! NHI backs milestone
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Parents seeking pervasive developmental disorder diagnosis for disorders such as autism can now save thousands of dollars by having the diagnosis for their child or loved one done locally and returned in a few […]
Here’s the UK’s present position on giving money to BVI, other OTs
The UK government has once again reiterated the conditions under which it is willing to give economic support to its Overseas Territories (OTs). This is a source of much debate among OTs that usually request financial assistance from the UK […]
