BVI News understands that the police is investigating a shooting incident involving a motor scooter rider last Friday. Reports to our news centre is that the rider in question was the target of the gun attack. Highly placed sources told […]
Archive for August, 2023
Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing moved to November
Sentencing for Kadeem Stephan Maynard — one of two persons that confessed to being involved in a drug and money laundering scheme that allegedly involved former Premier Andrew Fahie — has been moved to November. A notice filed in a […]
BVI businessman offers support for agro-studies in Guyana
Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, said a local businessman has expressed an interest in partially funding tuition for local students interested in pursuing agricultural studies in Guyana. Smith gave that indication at a press conference recently following her return from a […]
Runway maintenance forces days-long closure at VG airport
The Taddy Bay International Airport in Virgin Gorda will be closed for several days so authorities can undertake a scheduled maintenance at the facility. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Kurt Menal notified the public on Monday of the […]
Take back our Emancipation Village!
Bishop John Cline has warned residents that he may be forced to take matters into his own hands if they don’t do better at passing along a legacy that is reflective of the rich cultural heritage and natural resources that […]
ESTA travellers told to use one passport to enter and depart US
Members of the public travelling with an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) are being asked to use the same passport to depart and re-enter the territory to avoid being inaccurately recorded. This is according to a recent statement from […]
Troy Christopher appointed as chairman of Immigration Board
Troy Christopher, a recent political hopeful and son of the late former legislator, Delores Christopher, has been announced as the newest Chairman of the Immigration Board. Christopher’s appointment became effective from August 15 and he is expected to serve for […]
Ground broken for reconstruction of special needs school
The government has broken ground for the construction of a new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre — a school for differently-students in the British Virgin Islands. This follows last Friday’s contract-signing ceremony for the project valued at $3,959,690.15. The multimillion-dollar […]
Major concerns over high shipping cost between BVI and Guyana
The government has expressed concern over the high cost of shipping goods between the BVI and Guyana after several government officials and members of the private sector returned from a recent trade mission in the South American country. Junior Minister […]
Act of kindness gone south? Generous community learns hard lesson
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor A community coming together to aid one stricken by personal financial crisis is admirable. However, that assistance must come with safeguards for those who contribute their cash. There are caveats when assisting persons in need. A […]
