Summer Sizzle BVI has announced its 14th anniversary with a series of events from July 25-28.The festivities will kick off on July 25 with a Welcome Culture & Style Party held under the theme ‘A Taste of BVI’ at Prime […]
Archive for July, 2024
Virgin Gorda blaze was a rapidly spreading Class B fire
The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue has indicated that there was little they could have done to save the home that was gutted by fire in South Valley, Virgin Gorda, on Monday night, July 8. According to Deputy Fire Chief […]
Wheatley calls for unemployment insurance, business interruption law
Health & Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called for the introduction of business interruption legislation and the establishment of unemployment insurance in the BVI. In a recent House of Assembly sitting, Wheatley highlighted the urgent need for these measures, […]
Morell trial: Expert says both vessels responsible in fatal collision
An expert witness called to testify in the High Court case against Andrew Morell has argued that both vessels involved in the boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr in October 2021 had a responsibility to […]
Heart attacks the leading cause of tourist deaths in BVI, not drowning
Officials in the BVI have clarified that heart attacks, not drowning, are the leading cause of tourist fatalities in the territory. Albert Wheatley, Visitor Support Coordinator for the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, highlighted that many of these incidents […]
Britain’s new Labour gov’t could bring UK closer to OTs — BVI envoy
BVI Special Envoy Benito Wheatley has argued that the Labour Party’s sweeping victory at the polls offers the United Kingdom (UK) a significant chance to forge a truly modern partnership with its Overseas Territories (OTs). According to Wheatley, after 14 […]
Huntums Ghut man formally charged with shooting cop
One man has been officially charged in connection to the shooting incident at UP’s Cineplex on Saturday night, July 6. The police have charged 30-year-old Denston Johnney of Huntum’s Ghut with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm with Intent to […]
Penn upset over reported labour breaches at Hodge’s Creek
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed outrage and dissatisfaction regarding alleged labour code breaches at Hodge’s Creek Marina. Penn’s outrage stems from a series of incidents that he claims highlight the marginalisation and unfair treatment of local workers and […]
Vessel that killed Frandie Martin Jr had right of way, court hears
The defence for Andrew Morell has argued that the vessel he was operating, the Blue Bayou, had the right of way at the time of the fatal boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr on October 16, […]
Food prices are too high — Walwyn
Government officials have been accused of taking extravagant first-class trips and racking up frequent flyer miles on the backs of taxpayers, even as residents continue to struggle with skyrocketing food prices. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently confronted Premier Dr […]
