The Rotary group in the British Virgin Islands is attempting to raise $50,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) which is being greatly affected by eruptions from the La Soufriere volcano. To that end, the BVI Rotary group […]
Archive for April, 2021
BVI gets UK grant to assess COVID’s impact on protected species
The BVI has been given a grant through the UK government’s Darwin Initiative that will allow the territory to investigate the impacts and consequences of COVID-19 on conservation efforts here. The investigation will be done by the National Parks Trust […]
24-year-old charged in connection with West End drug bust
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has charged 24-year-old Olicity Lans of Hannah Estate in connection with the major drug incident at Fort Recovery, Tortola on Sunday, April 11. Lans has been charged with: the importation of drugs, being concerned […]
Local operators resist new ferry approved by BVIPA
The BVI Ports Authority’s decision to introduce a new ferry operator in the market has angered the existing ferry operators who transport passengers between the BVI and the US Virgin Islands. The three ferry companies — Native Son, Road Town […]
Gov’t expected to detail how the BVI will assist St Vincent
The BVI government is expected to release an official statement today, informing residents of the kind of assistance it can offer St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano continues to affect that nation. […]
13M women lost jobs in Latin America, Carib’n due to COVID
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that some 13 million women in Latin America and the Caribbean lost their jobs in 2020 due to the onset of the COVID-9 pandemic. The ILO said this represents an increase of the […]
Customs seize container of big bikes imported in the BVI
Her Majesty’s Customs has seized a container of illegal motorbikes that were imported into the territory recently. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Tashima Martin said the bikes had engine capacities that were more than 125 cubic centimetres (CC). Currently, motorcycles with […]
LIAT suspends services due to volcanic activity
Regional airline, LIAT has suspended all flights in the southern part of its network as of Friday, April 9. LIAT suspended those flights because of the ongoing eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines. “The […]
Virgin Gorda holds vigil for Petr Kellner
Scores of persons tread through the streets of Virgin Gorda on Sunday in honour of the recently deceased Czech billionaire, Petr Kellner. Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash on March 27. His sudden passing brought shock and sadness across […]
One in custody after major drug incident in West End!
At least one person is in custody following a major drug incident at Fort Recovery on the western end of Tortola on Sunday. The BVI’s joint task force with the assistance of the US Coast Guard reportedly seized about 11 […]
