The government is considering to adopt ‘Bermuda’s model’ of maritime security which would see the BVI having its very own coast guard. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication at a recent press conference. “That is a future project that we […]
Archive for December, 2021
Man sentenced to five months for indecently assault co-worker
A Virgin Gorda resident broke down in tears in the Magistrate Court yesterday when he was told he had to serve time in prison for indecent assault. Derran Phillip, a 37-year-old St Lucian who has been living in the BVI […]
Don’t allow outside investors to seize ‘green’ opportunities
With some ‘go green’ legislation and renewable energy initiatives already in place, Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that outsiders should not be able to seize opportunities that are readily available for locals. The Premier, speaking at a press conference recently, […]
The BVI must guard its name and reputation
Premier Andrew Fahie has argued that the BVI has to guard its name since it trades on its name and has built up a good brand over decades. Speaking at a press conference recently, the Premier reiterated calls that an […]
Ultra-cold Pfizer vaccine storage unit arrives in the BVI
In a major announcement on ZBVI radio a short while ago, Health Minister Carvin Malone said the ultra-cold refrigerator that will store the territory’s supply of Pfizer vaccines has arrived in the territory. The minister said the cold storage unit […]
Man charged in fatal heist has till mid-February to find attorney
One of the men held in connection to the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering back in April was given until February 16 of next year to obtain legal counsel when he appeared before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer […]
BVI’s national security begins with discipline in the home
Premier Andrew Fahie has expressed that national security for the BVI must start with discipline in the home. The territory’s leader was at a time responding to questions at a recent press conference about measures taken to enhance border security […]
Another fire erupts at Pockwood Pond landfill site
A fire of unknown origin erupted at the Pockwood Pond landfill site sometime last evening. One resident raised an alarm about the fire on Facebook, asking whether it was an issue they needed to be concerned about. Most responses to […]
Vendors hail Christmas in the City a success as crowds flock event
The annual Christmas in the City event (formally Christmas on DeCastro Street) usually signals the beginning of the festive season in the BVI and the mood in Road Town was quite jubilant at the weekend as vendors from across the […]
Who will fix our electric cars and green energy equipment?
Labour Minister, Vincent Wheatley, has expressed concern at the absence of a local labour force to meet the needs of green jobs that are on the horizon for the BVI. He said the existing reality is that climate change is […]
