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Archive for November, 2023

Jost Van Dyke

JVD Primary students temporarily relocated

Students of the Jost Van Dyke Primary (JVD) School have been temporarily relocated until their new school building is complete. The Education Ministry stated in a recent press release that officials met with the principal, staff and parents of the […]

by / on November 14, 2023 at 9:25 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

We must travel! Premier slams opposition narrative

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed what he dubbed as an opposition narrative created about his government’s need to travel frequently to attend overseas functions. The government has come under heavy criticism from the political opposition and some sections of […]

by / on November 14, 2023 at 7:21 AM /
BVIAA lands huge international role

BVIAA lands huge international role

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has been elected to serve as an advisor on the governing board of the Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). The ACI serves 712 members, operating 1,925 airports in 171 countries […]

by / on November 14, 2023 at 6:25 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

Five teens arrested after beating their peer

BVI News understands that a 13-year-old boy was recently taken to hospital after he was attacked and beaten by a group of his peers. It is understood that the victim was participating in a practice exercise with other teens when […]

by / on November 14, 2023 at 6:18 AM /
Penn

Crime worsening! You could be caught in the crossfire

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has condemned the crime situation in the territory. Penn suggested that gun crime in the territory has become so bad that residents are likely to end up being unwittingly caught in the crossfire. “It’s a […]

by / on November 14, 2023 at 6:07 AM /
Digicel gifting more than ever before this Christmas

Digicel gifting more than ever before this Christmas

Tortola, British Virgin Islands – Monday, November 13, 2023. It’s the Christmas that keeps on giving at Digicel. The holiday season is a time for giving back and being thankful, so Digicel has taken on an attitude of gratitude and is thanking customers by […]

by / on November 13, 2023 at 1:32 PM /
UK offers help to develop TB Lettsome Airport

UK offers help to develop TB Lettsome Airport

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged to support the BVI government in its work to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. It’s unclear whether the FCDO’s support will be monetary or just […]

by / on November 13, 2023 at 6:58 AM /
Police to clamp down on rental vehicles with tinted windows

Police to clamp down on rental vehicles with tinted windows

Police Commissioner Mark Collins said law enforcers will be clamping down on rental vehicles with tinted windows, as these have been at the centre of most serious crimes in recent times. The Commissioner gave the warning on the November 10 […]

by / on November 13, 2023 at 6:20 AM /
Premier wants ‘home-grown’ talent for top cop post

Premier wants ‘home-grown’ talent for top cop post

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed a desire to have a local at the helm of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) once again. Premier Wheatley was asked at a recent press conference about the issue and whether he […]

by / on November 13, 2023 at 6:18 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Public registers on Premier’s UK agenda

The issue of public registers of beneficial ownership will be on the agenda for officials during the ongoing Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting in the United Kingdom (UK), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed. Beneficial owners are persons who enjoy […]

by / on November 13, 2023 at 6:14 AM /