The body that was discovered in the Fat Hog’s Bay area of Tortola on Tuesday is believed to be that of Virgin Gorda resident, Franklyn Malone. While police have released his identity, they said further confirmation is being sought. “Forensic […]
Archive for November, 2020
Don’t let tourists dictate our health protocols, hospitality industry told
Premier Andrew Fahie is urging businesses in the local hospitality industry not to allow their guests to dictate their own COVID-19 health protocols when the territory reopens its borders to visitors from December 1. The Premier made that appeal during […]
How did Glenford Young come to perish in lone scooter crash?
Local police are raising questions about how 30-year-old Tower Road resident, Glenford Young came to perish in a lone scooter accident in Virgin Gorda on the morning of November 15 this year. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is […]
UK Minister for OTs resigns amid British gov’t cuts to overseas aid
UK Minister for Overseas Territories Baroness Elizabeth Sugg has today (November 25) resigned from her post amid the UK government’s decision to reduce the amount it will spend on overseas aid in the upcoming year. The move was made as […]
Prison time could worsen these 2 women’s health condition
Two West End women on drug-related charges were both fined and received suspended sentences in light of their medical condition. They are guilty of possession of 680 grams of marijuana and an estimated $25,000 which was said to be the […]
November 24 should be declared an official holiday
Former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering has suggested that November 24 — the anniversary of the Great March of 1949 — should be declared an official holiday in the BVI. Yesterday, November 24, marked the 71st anniversary of the 1949 protest. […]
Having reps in British parliament could help the BVI
The UK politicians proposing legislation that would give Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies representation in the British Parliament should not be dismissed. That’s the position put forward by former legislator, Dr Kedrick Pickering who said those who proposed the legislation […]
Red Cross giving food vouchers to the vulnerable this Christmas
Despite their financial woes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Virgin Islands Red Cross will be awarding food vouchers to more than 50 vulnerable households during the upcoming Christmas season. This is according to the BVI Red Cross Director […]
UK pre-orders 350 million vaccines for Oxford University! BVI to benefit
A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca in the UK has been found to be 70.4% effective in preventing the virus, final trial results show. It should also be noted that tests by Oxford University also show that […]
Night of Museum, School’s Family Feud added to Xmas at TPP event
This year’s Christmas in the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park will see several activities taking place and will include the introduction of ‘Night of the Museum’ and a school Family Feud event designed to benefit charitable organisations and primary […]
