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Archive for August, 2023

Junior Minister Karl Dawson

BVI will reduce vegetable imports in a few years

Junior Minister for Agriculture Dr Karl Dawson has stated that the BVI will be able to reduce the importation of certain vegetables in a few years, as local production is poised to increase. Minister Dawson said his prediction is based […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:25 AM /
Lead organiser of the 'We the People are Fed Up' motorcade protest, Cindy Rosan-Jones during the event on Saturday, June 12.

Tola Radio listeners tell Rosan to do better

Hosts of the Morning Braff show on Tola Radio usually show a united front when they deliver frank political and social commentary each day. But on August 21, Tola Radio was like a house divided from within as hosts Cindy […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Deputy Premier and Trade Minister Lorna Smith

Guyana trade mission didn’t cost taxpayers much

Trade Minister Lorna Smith has laughed at rumours that the recent trade mission to Guyana came at a hefty cost to the public. The trade mission – led by Smith – had just around 20 persons, including Agriculture Minister Dr […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:11 AM /
Kyron McMaster at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

McMaster books spot in World Champs finals

The BVI’s Kyron McMaster has advanced to the finals of the men’s 400-metre hurdles scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2023. McMaster booked his place in the finals by winning his semi-final race inside the National Athletics Centre […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 2:05 PM /
Office of the Governor

Governor still receiving reports of political victimisation

There are indications that incidents of political intimidation and victimisation continue to be reported to the Governor’s Office. Back in 2020, when Augustus Jaspert was still governor of the BVI, he revealed that his office had started investigating reports of intimidation […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 7:34 AM /
Nyron Erickson

Erickson trial set to begin today

Prosecutors have accused Nyron Erickson of being involved in a drug trafficking ring that hauled in more than $130,000 back in 2018. Attorneys for the government’s side told the court last week that Erickson’s trial is expected to begin today, […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Man hospitalised after being stabbed by girlfriend

Man hospitalised after being stabbed by girlfriend

One of the latest reports of domestic violence reaching our news centre, involves a couple from Spooners Estate who share a small child. The usual victims of domestic violence are females but in this case, our news centre was told […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 7:03 AM /
Stock photo of the top half of a children's inflatable bouncy castle with a blue sky and clouds.

HireBVI to fete children this weekend

Children across the territory are set to have a grand time this Saturday August 26 at HireBVI’s annual Issa Back2School Wet Fete. The event is set to be held at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. HireBVI said the […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 6:43 AM /
British Overseas Territories flags

Beneficial ownership raised at OT leaders’ summit

Heads of government from various United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OT) met in Miami in late July to discuss beneficial ownership among a number of other issues. A recent communique from the BVI government said the meeting was held to, […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 6:20 AM /
McMaster advances to semi finals at World Champs

McMaster advances to semi finals at World Champs

Local athletic sensation Kyron McMaster has won his heat of men’s 400-metre hurdles event at the World Athletic Championships happening in Budapest, Hungary. He cruised to victory in a time of 48.48 seconds on Sunday August 20. Based on his […]

by / on August 20, 2023 at 9:45 PM /