Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley said some businesses in the territory are complaining that the number of public holidays in the BVI have been causing financial strain as they have to pause their operations to recognise these important days. There […]
Archive for November, 2022
Rocked! Malone hints at his “friend and brother” who retired
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has bemoaned the political turbulence that has beset the BVI in the past several months, saying he isn’t sure which event has been ‘rocked’ him the most. Among other references, Malone dropped hints about the […]
Former Premier Fahie requests further postponement of trial
Former Premier Andrew Fahie, through his attorney Theresa Van Vliet, has requested that his trial be reset to May 8, 2023. This is the second request by Fahie for a postponement of his trial. His initial July 2022 trial date […]
Lobster Fest serves up 10 years of crustacean goodness
The 10th-anniversary edition of the Anegada Lobster Festival (ALF) served up a splendid and fascinating demonstration of what the most gastronomic celebration this side of the Caribbean should be and truly lived up to its billing as one of the […]
Too many strip clubs! Christian Council scolded over liquor license
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has been rebuked for seemingly not doing all it could to help block government’s Liquor License Act that passed through the House of Assembly recently. “The so-called Christian Council dropped the ball when it came […]
BVI observes 1949 Great March amid political turbulence
Amid turbulent times in local politics and tensions between local elected representatives and the United Kingdom, Virgin Islanders are today celebrating The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day holiday. The holiday commemorates the historic demonstration of Sunday, November 24, 1949 […]
Legislators blast financial services sector for last-minute measures
Some legislators have called out leaders of the local financial services sector, urging them to ensure they give lawmakers adequate time to review important laws the sector wants passed to improve their industry. Legislators issued the call while debating The […]
Pedestrian killed in vehicular crash on Tortola
The police have opened up an investigation into a vehicular crash that resulted in one fatality in Port Purcell on Saturday, November 26. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) told BVI News that “a female succumbed to injuries sustained […]
One rescued, two missing from boating accident days ago
A man who was stranded at sea for days is said to be “serious but stable condition”, while two others are missing following a boating accident in or near BVI waters recently. This is according to the Royal Virgin Islands […]
PHOTOS: TPP comes alive with food, fun and fungi!
The BVI Tourist Board and Department of Culture opened the festive season on Friday, November 25 with a successful staging of the Cultural Food Fair & Fungi Fest at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park. Fungi Fest is […]
