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Archive for September, 2023

Police Station

Son of well-known cop nabbed for burglary

BVI News understands that the son of a well-known local police officer has been arrested and charged for burglary. According to reports to our news centre, the accused man, who is said to be in his mid-20s, allegedly burglarised a […]

by / on September 5, 2023 at 10:28 AM /
Education Minister urges teachers to embrace new paradigm

Education Minister urges teachers to embrace new paradigm

Teachers must continue to reimagine education and embrace a new paradigm, Education Minister Sharie de Castro urged. While speaking at the recent Educators Professional Day forum, the Education Minister said this new paradigm must also celebrate diversity and accommodate various […]

by / on September 5, 2023 at 7:17 AM /
Vincent Wheatley

Big shift happening in Alzheimer’s perception

As the Virgin Islands marks World Alzheimer’s Month, Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, has placed a spotlight on the changing global perception that has come to be associated with the disease. Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that robs a person […]

by / on September 5, 2023 at 7:14 AM /
Former Health Minister Carvin Malone

Even Great Britain can’t secure its borders alone

Former Territorial-At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone, has rubbished claims that the absence of a strong security force will amount to a critical chink in the BVI’s proverbial armour if it pursues self-determination or independence from the United Kingdom (UK). Malone was […]

by / on September 5, 2023 at 7:10 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

UPDATE: Man injured in Long Bush shooting dies

The male victim of yesterday’s shooting incident has died, BVI News understands. He reportedly died while receiving treatment at the Dr D Orlando Smith hospital. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has not yet released his identity. Law enforcers […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 7:12 AM /
Gov’t fixes water quality issue at Handsome Bay

Gov’t fixes water quality issue at Handsome Bay

The government has addressed a bothersome issue of poor water quality and a foul odour emanating from the taps of residents of Virgin Gorda. Director of the Water & Sewerage Department Brian Davis said the foul smell which affected residents […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 7:05 AM /
Nine firms submit bids for new WE Ferry Terminal

Nine firms submit bids for new WE Ferry Terminal

A shortlisting and evaluation exercise is now expected to commence after nine firms again submitted bids to participate in the pre-qualification process for the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal. A new deadline was set for August 31 […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:21 AM /
Permanent Secretary in the Deputy governor's Office , Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome.

We’ve gone way beyond COI recommendations

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Sharleen Dabreo-Lettsome, has indicated that the government has surpassed its mandate in delivering on reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Dabreo-Lettsome, while appearing on the Government Business At Its […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:11 AM /
OPINION: Navigating the information Age | A crisis in journalism

OPINION: Navigating the information Age | A crisis in journalism

By Damion Grange, Contributor In the heart of the Information Age, we find ourselves amidst a disconcerting trend: SENSATIONALISM has evolved into a valuable commodity. As a result, the twin pillars of journalism, the need to produce factually informative content […]

by / on September 4, 2023 at 6:04 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

BVI records uptick in COVID cases

The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This is according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who said in a statement on […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM /