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Archive for December, 2023

We must learn to recylce and separate waste

We must learn to recylce and separate waste

Amid increased local conversations about the climate crisis and last weekend’s fire at the Pockwood Pond dump site, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the territory would benefit if residents started separating their waste. The leader said many of […]

by / on December 11, 2023 at 6:22 AM /
BVI News captured this photo of the fire on Sunday morning, May 22.

Early warning system helped with dumpsite fire

Residents woke up on Saturday to massive plumes of smoke emanating from the Pockwood Pond dump site, but officials indicated that an early warning system installed at the site likely played a crucial role in preventing a potential disaster when […]

by / on December 11, 2023 at 6:07 AM /
Customer wins Samsung washer in Flow’s Christmas promo

Customer wins Samsung washer in Flow’s Christmas promo

George and Sharon James are the proud owners of a new Samsung Top Load Washer this holiday season thanks to their communications provider, Flow. The lucky winners are existing customers who participated in Flow’s “Bring the Joy” Christmas promotion by […]

by / on December 9, 2023 at 3:18 PM /
Not the actual drugs mentioned in the story.

Nearly two tonnes of cocaine seized by police this year

Governor John Rankin said nearly two tonnes of cocaine have been seized in the BVI up to the end of October this year. “We’ve had this year — to the end of October — 1.6 tonnes of cocaine seized by […]

by / on December 8, 2023 at 7:52 AM /
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley (left) and the Director of the Department of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon.

PWP incinerator projected to be back online by 2nd quarter of 2024

Director of the Department of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon, said the damaged Pockwood Pond incinerator is expected to be back online early next year. The incinerator sustained a catastrophic fire in February 2021 but had been malfunctioning for years before that. This […]

by / on December 8, 2023 at 7:41 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

Suspended public officers are being supported

Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has affirmed that the government is providing support to public officers who have recently been suspended, ensuring they won’t face immediate dismissal. A number of public officers have faced suspension in recent months, either due […]

by / on December 8, 2023 at 7:29 AM /
Gov’t customer service live chat feature now in place

Gov’t customer service live chat feature now in place

The government’s Customer Service Care Centre has launched a new live chat feature, making it easier for individuals to receive instant support and access government services.  According to a recent release from the government, the messaging feature enables individuals to […]

by / on December 8, 2023 at 7:19 AM /
Cruise tourist found dead at Long Bay Beach

Cruise tourist found dead at Long Bay Beach

BVI News understands that the body of a cruise tourist was found floating in waters at Long Bay Beach earlier this week. It’s understood that the woman, who is of Chinese descent, disembarked a cruise ship along with her husband […]

by / on December 8, 2023 at 7:17 AM /
UK team in BVI to conduct law enforcement and justice review

UK team in BVI to conduct law enforcement and justice review

Governor John Rankin disclosed that a team of United Kingdom (UK) experts are now in the BVI and are conducting a review of the law enforcement and justice procedures for the territory. The Governor commented in a recent interview that […]

by / on December 7, 2023 at 7:44 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

Aspiring drug dealers live among us

Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has issued a stronger call for the community to speak out against crime and violence, saying that residents are aware of aspiring criminals and interact with them in their day-to-day lives. “There are young men […]

by / on December 7, 2023 at 7:34 AM /