President of the BVI Horse Owners’ Association, Lesmore Smith, has suggested shifting horse racing to the island of Anegada. Smith made that recommendation following a directive issued by the government recently halting races scheduled for the upcoming weekend and any upcoming activities […]
Archive for September, 2022
Gov’t establishes review committee for marine admin policy
The government has recently approved the re-establishment of a Technical Review Committee it says will advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour on all matters regarding the sustainable development of the coastline, seabed and marine estate. In a statement […]
Humane Society seeks temporary shelter for pets during TS Fiona
The BVI Humane Society has made an urgent appeal for a temporary shelter for its pets for the upcoming weekend. The entity made that call in the wake of weather reports suggesting that a tropical storm is expected to impact […]
Too soon to determine increase or decrease in registered voters
It would be too early to determine if there is an increase in the number of voters registered in the territory, according to the Supervisors of Elections Scherrie Griffin. In an interview with ZBVI Radio this week, Griffin said she […]
Illegal immigrants captured last week escape
Three of the seven illegal immigrants detained at Great Thatch last week have escaped the custody of immigration officers. Highly placed sources told our news centre the detainees were being housed at the Immigration Detention Center at Hotel Castle Maria. […]
Prosecutors share more details with Fahie and Maynards‘ attorneys
US prosecutors have shared new information with the defence in the matter involving now-disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie and his co-defendants—Kadeem Maynard and his mother, former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard. Fahie and the Maynards are facing conspiracy charges […]
Fun day to replace Sunday’s horse racing event amid public ban
President of the BVI Horse Owners’ Association Lesmore Smith said a fun day will be happening in place of the planned horse racing event that was scheduled to happen this coming Sunday. Sunday’s horse racing event was cancelled because of […]
‘Sensitive’ dress code required for mourning Queen, public officers told
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has called on public officers to be dressed in muted tones as they go through a National Mourning Period in Honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “During the period of National Mourning, all […]
Pier Park launches digital publication
The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park has launched its inaugural digital publication to connect the Virgin Islands with the world. The digital magazine called iNGRESS eMagazine is powered by Tortola Pier Park Limited with assistance from the BVI government, […]
Students recycle nearly half-million drink bottles and cans this summer
Last month’s We Recycle summer competition among local students has been hailed as a success as it removed a significant chunk of the territory’s waste that would have otherwise been incinerated. According to Deputy Director of Green VI, Sarah Penny, […]