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Police warn about cheap stolen items for sale

Police warn about cheap stolen items for sale

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has warned residents about a surge in burglaries across Tortola, particularly targeting commercial premises and homes. Thieves are making off with cash, electronics, tools, and other valuable items, offering them for sale at […]

by / on June 11, 2024 at 6:25 AM /
Not the Beef Island airport runway

Gov’t discovers a way to extend airport runway longer and millions cheaper than NDP’s proposal

The VIP government said it has found a way to extend the TB Lettsome International Airport runway to a longer distance and for millions of dollars cheaper than what the previous NDP government had proposed. Premier Andrew Fahie said they […]

by / on June 25, 2020 at 7:21 AM /
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It’s cheaper to provide security for returnees than to shut down economy again — Premier

Stating that the British Virgin Islands has sacrificed much to now have no active cases of COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has warned returning residents to comply with the quarantine measures being implemented to prevent another shut-down of the economy. Addressing […]

by / on June 3, 2020 at 7:06 AM /
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Flow announces faster, cheaper prices for internet following meeting with Premier

Telecommunications giant Flow has announced that it will be offering faster speeds and cheaper prices for internet service in the British Virgin Islands. Ravindra Maywahlall made the announcement on Friday following a recent meeting with Premier Andrew Fahie. “Based on […]

by / on November 15, 2019 at 3:37 PM /
Woman caught on camera swapping barcodes on supermarket item to pay cheaper price

Woman caught on camera swapping barcodes on supermarket item to pay cheaper price

The daughter of a well-known restauranteur was fined $1,500 after she was caught on camera switching supermarket barcodes to pay a cheaper price for a cake being sold at RiteWay food store. Charged with a single count of theft is […]

by / on September 26, 2019 at 7:40 AM /
Stolen devices being resold for cheap, cops suspect

Stolen devices being resold for cheap, cops suspect

Unknown assailants have been burglarizing businesses such as electronic stores on Tortola, and law enforcers suspect burglars are now reselling the stolen devices at cheap prices. Police also suspect the said burglars are behind the recent break-in at iSmart in […]

by / on April 25, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver  projects

Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver projects

The Ministry of Communication and Works said it is now using a cheaper means of getting capital projects done quicker throughout the territory. According to permanent secretary in the ministry, Anthony McMaster, private/public partnerships are now the norm. He stated […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has called on the National Health Insurance (NHI) to desist from searching for the cheapest healthcare providers, adding that such cheapening of healthcare services may be bad for some patients. “I want to […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:28 AM /
D6 gets sandbags to prevent flooding

D6 gets sandbags to prevent flooding

As the territory braces for more heavy rains, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has procured sandbags for his constituents who are among those most vulnerable to flooding on Tortola. “Sandbags have been arranged for persons who may need [them] due […]

by / on May 23, 2024 at 6:22 AM /
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Willock commends initiative to remove derelict boats in D3

Former political candidate and businessman Julian Willock has highlighted a new programme to remove derelict vehicles from the Sea Cow’s Bay harbour and has extended gratitude to a few individuals who made the first removal possible. In a Facebook post, […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:08 AM /