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Archive for February, 2024

Scene from today's robbery in Road Town.

Flemming Street store attacked in daring robbery

Reports reaching BVI News indicate that a daring daylight robbery was executed sometime this morning at Aladdin BVI on Flemming Street in Road Town. It is not immediately clear what was taken during the robbery or how long the ordeal […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 11:02 AM /
Taiwan government scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders

Taiwan government scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders

The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Office is pleased to announce that applications for the 2024 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders/Belongers. Sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, these prestigious scholarships offer Virgin Islanders/Belongers the opportunity to […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM /
No ban on lawmakers with pending court cases, CRC recommends

No ban on lawmakers with pending court cases, CRC recommends

A Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) report has recommended that lawmakers should not be disqualified from elected office if they have pending court matters and suggested some convicts could be elected to office once their criminal past is disclosed. That recommendation […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 9:25 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Jurors rejected Fahie’s ‘Jason Bourne’ defence strategy

The legal strategy for former Premier Andrew Fahie involved a risky shot at convincing jurors that he was acting out a real-life version of the fictional CIA spy character, Jason Bourne. Fahie’s attorney, Theresa Van Vliet, pressed ahead with the […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 7:25 AM /
Eileen Parsons

Andrew Fahie would fix our horse racing issues — Parsons

Former legislator Eileen Parsons has once again bemoaned the absence of horse racing events in the BVI, saying the territory needs leaders with courage to make the necessary changes. Horse racing has been part of the BVI culture for many […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 6:19 AM /
Cabinet Ministers in the governing Virgin Islands Party administration led by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley (right).

Cabinet agrees to more transparency for Register of Interests

After two years of resistance to making substantial changes in transparency concerning the interests held by lawmakers and senior public officials, Cabinet has finally agreed to move forward with the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) recommendation to overhaul the Register of […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Elected leaders deserve same grace as top cop

Elected leaders deserve same grace as top cop

Hosts of the Talking Points radio show have pointed out a double standard in the treatment that former Governor John Rankin meted out to elected leaders and his compatriot Police Commissioner Mark Collins. The hosts said elected leaders have dropped […]

by / on February 9, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Former Premier Andrew Fahie found guilty of drug conspiracy

Former Premier Andrew Fahie found guilty of drug conspiracy

Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been found guilty of conspiring to smuggle drugs into the United States and laundering the proceeds he made from the arrangement. Fahie faced charges of drug smuggling, money laundering and racketeering before a Miami court. […]

by / on February 8, 2024 at 7:42 PM /
BVI Chamber of Commerce Seeks Feedback on crime impacting businesses

BVI Chamber of Commerce Seeks Feedback on crime impacting businesses

The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICoC) is reaching out to the business community to gather insights and feedback on the issue of crime and its impact on businesses in the British Virgin Islands. As the leading advocate for businesses across […]

by / on February 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Premier justifies 4-year public service increment wait

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has explained why some public servants may have to wait an additional four years before receiving their promised salary increments earned several years ago. Public servants were initially promised that they would receive all of their […]

by / on February 8, 2024 at 9:10 AM /