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Archive for July, 2022

Photo of winners, as well as judge representative Mr. Jordan Lewis and CEO of
Commission, Mr Guy Malone. ((Photo Credit: Franklin Skerritt/GIS)

Big prizes for TRC’s scavenger hunt winners at World Telecoms Day

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) was excited to launch this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (“WTISD”) celebration under the theme: “Bridging the Generational Divide.” This year’s event was targeted to help seniors adapt to technology while connecting with […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 6:31 PM /
Virgin Gorda Police Station. (BVI News photo)

One charged as police continue to probe VG burglaries

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division are progressing their investigations in identifying the person or persons responsible for the recent upsurge in burglaries in Virgin […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley Along with members of BVI Commonwealth Games delegation (Photo Courtesy of Sofia Fay)

BVI athletes arrive at Commonwealth Games! Premier visits

Thirteen of the 18 local athletes expected to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of the Opening Ceremony which will take place at the Alexander Stadium this afternoon. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 1:13 PM /
Premier optimistic about July deadline for COI audit recommendation

Premier optimistic about July deadline for COI audit recommendation

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism about meeting a month-end deadline for the implementation of some of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report’s audit recommendations.  Recommendations contained within that COI report have helped to shape a framework agreement between the […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM /
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser

Establish Indigenous Virgin Islander category and seek reparations

By Fitsroy Randall, BVI News Staff Leader of the Opposition Julian Fraser has called for the Constitutional Review Committee to create a new section in the Virgin Islands Constitution that establishes a category for indigenous Virgin Islanders who would get […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 9:09 AM /
This 'BVI' sculpture is located at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park.

Romance tourism market in bloom again, Premier says

The territory’s romance market has been showing signs of a resurgence, Premier Dr Wheatley has suggested. The Premier gave that indication as he spoke to the House of Assembly (HOA) about some of the improvements being seen by the BVI […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 8:20 AM /
Broadcaster Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnett

‘I don’t know nothing about that’, says Heritage on Rosan lawsuit

The owner of Tola Radio, Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnett, said he has no knowledge of a lawsuit reportedly brought against him by local media personality, Cindy Rosan. Rosan indicated in a lengthy Facebook post on Wednesday that she was suing Heritage […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 8:14 AM /
PHOTOS: Festival opens! Two honoured for longstanding contribution

PHOTOS: Festival opens! Two honoured for longstanding contribution

The Emancipation festivities officially kicked off last night with the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) honouring two individuals for their longstanding contribution to upholding BVI culture in the territory. Bernard ‘Yampi’ Nibbs was celebrated for his contribution of […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 8:12 AM /
Local media personalities, Cindy Rosan (left) and Floyd 'Heritage' Burnett.

Cindy Rosan files lawsuit against Heritage and Tola Radio

Local media personality Cindy Rosan has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Tola Radio and Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnett who hosts the broadcast company’s popular programme, Morning Braff. Rosan made the announcement on her Facebook page on Wednesday, stating that she is […]

by / on July 27, 2022 at 4:58 PM /
Health Minister Carvin Malone

We are too comfortable blaming everyone else — Malone

Territorial At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone has called for more engagement on the part of the wider population on issues that matter to the territory. “What I’m saying to you is that I am not hearing enough cry amongst our people […]

by / on July 27, 2022 at 1:26 PM /