- Governor’s proposed Commission of Inquiry sidesteps due process
- New Police Commissioner to take office in April
- Governor orders Commission of Inquiry to investigate BVI gov’t
- There’s more to UK pulling funding from RDA than just an ‘expiry date’
- Cabinet’s post-meeting statements halted for months
- Is Governor Jaspert complying with 14-day quarantine protocol?
- Man accused of wounding bar attendant granted bail
- BVI needs a COVID czar | Is gov’t aware of damage being caused?
- Woman arrested after hitting ex with hammer
- Governor’s Office allegedly gets reduced access to gov’t website
- New work permit system to go fully online before month end
- Classroom cameras to be installed to assist with hybrid learning
- Hit-and-run? Bicycle rider gets head injuries after crash with scooter
- New governor John Rankin arrives in BVI
- BVI, other EC Supreme Court members should consider Judge-Alone Criminal Trials
- Disaster Management Bill rides to Governor’s Office for assent
- Mandatory 4-day quarantine period will need to be revisited!
- Don’t focus on mistakes, have confidence in our people to lead
- It’s sharing your info! Accept new Whatsapp policies or be banned
- Local lab can now test 500+ samples for COVID-19 daily
- Despite COVID, local financial services firms make major deals in 2020
- False! UK didn’t change funding agreement for RDA
- 8K vaccines coming! Healthcare and law enforcement first priority
- BVIEC receives CDB funding to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure
- UK’s expectations regarding BVI’s cannabis-related Bill still unclear
- Smith calls for a ministry exclusively for sports
- Premier urges parents to push young men to aspire!
- Kenneth Baker promoted to Managing Director/CEO of BVIFSC
- UK pulling out of funding RDA
- OPINION: Why don’t we trust our elected reps?
- Gov’t gives BVI’s 4 Olympic athletes $25K each for Tokyo 2021
- $75K grant from UK to fight deadly coral disease in BVI
- Cop who was shot on VG last year discharged following investigations
- The first of two cruise ships arrives in BVI for warm lay-ups
- No ‘community spread’ of COVID-19 in the BVI
- Gov’t to introduce inspections of all aircraft at local airports
- Elected leaders were rendered “useless” after 2017 hurricanes
- The Moorings extends operations to USVI
- BVIEC’s GM appointed Chairman of CARILEC
- Trump suspended from Twitter, Facebook after violent protests
- BVI places travel ban on DR as country’s COVID cases pass 40K
- Restaurants, bars, nightclubs disregarding health protocols
- Health Ministry reports that 6 residents test positive for COVID
- Premier unfazed by ‘bloggers’ on online news sites
- Companies, residents to cash in on derelict vehicles
- Tourist Board signs incentive deal with evoJets
- Improved and publicly accessible disaster plan needed for BVI
- Possible COVID exposure if you were at an Old Year’s party on VG
- VIP has done more for D3 in 2 years than the NDP did in 8 years
- Baba Aziz’s nationality cost him the Attorney General position
- Public servants were reluctant to follow gov’t when COVID first hit
- I won’t overwhelm myself with multiple portfolios — Premier
- New Acting SSB Director announced days after Director abruptly resigns
- UN’s $350K grant to help most vulnerable in BVI
- Governor’s statement on publicly accessible registers misleading
- Premier’s Office shouldn’t take on disaster management now
- First batch of COVID vaccines arrive in Cayman
- Banco Popular donates portable ventilators, N95 masks
- Undercover racism in the BVI being used to divide and conquer
- Fraser calls for new committee to ensure gov’t projects are executed
- Deferred again! RT Ferry Dock won’t reopen to int’l traffic till March
- The most-read stories of 2020
- BVI lab unable to test for new COVID strain
- Locals refuse housing assist, favour grants over low-interest loans
- Couples celebrate BVI’s Christmas Day and New Year’s Day babies
- COVID vaccine to be made available to residents in February
- BVI loses access to EU funding
- It’s now official! No more free trade, travel for BVI as Brexit takes effect
- Gov’t to establish revenue committee on advice of new FS
- Silence your bikes or gov’t will!
- De Castro gets advisor, committee to devise tourism plan by year’s end
- BVIFA signs 3-year MOU with HLSCC
- What classes will be like for new school term on January 4
- Smith points to staff shortage, worker fatigue at Health Services
- BVI imposes travel ban on UK over new COVID strain
- Demand good governance even if it means being called ‘anti-BVI’
- Active holiday season for Fire & Rescue Service
- BVI Red Cross certifies 17 under Home Care programme
- Gov’t to host praise, thanksgiving service on New Year’s Day
- La Soufriere volcanic activity causes concern among Vincentians in BVI
- UN says Carib’n coral reefs could die by end of the century
- Our financial services industry lost biggest deal in its history
- After 4 years, USVI men freed of firearm charges in BVI
- Red Cross screens over 8K locals for prostate cancer; more ahead
- CTL customers give generously
- Imported COVID cases prove stringent measures were necessary
- Present airport expansion plan will destroy natural resources, business
- Third lane in Road Town will ready for use today
- LIAT to operate scheduled flights to BVI five days per week
- Shuttle success! Nearly 150 taxis transporting over 200 people daily
- BVIFA partners with int’l coaching body for high-level online courses
- Gov’t approves additional help to transport arriving tourists
- Businesses told to brace for surprise inspections by Labour
- Sharie De Castro spreads cheer to 175 kids on Christmas Eve
- Christmas surprise! Digicel gifts 10 customers with $1K each
- Police charge man found with over 60 small bags of weed
- Nearly 50% of arrivals so far are tourists
- Increased fines, jail time for harbouring illegal immigrants
- Holiday Message: Enjoy Christmas but still adhere to COVID protocols
- Schools effect special measures to prevent cheating in online exams
- OPINION: Time to jail those who break out of quarantine
- The days of neglecting the sister islands are over — Premier
- BVIPA announces holiday schedule, extends hours for cargo clearance
- BVI now has 14 active COVID cases
- Court sentences boat captain caught with nearly $1M
- Man charged for allegedly beating grandfather
- De Castro represents BVI in virtual Commonwealth Youth Parliament
- BVI monitoring new COVID strain, no UK travel ban so far
- Fahie promises to have Integrity legislation by first quarter of 2021
- Gov’t told to ensure JVD residents get the jobs at new Dog Hole Jetty
- Quarantine escapee still on the run, public’s help needed
- How many tourists have visited BVI since December 1?
- LIAT to resume flights to BVI on December 31
- Search on for Dom Rep citizen who escaped quarantine
- JVD residents get new building that allows for on-island bill payments
- Local basketball sensation smashes US college records! Rated 11th best
- Nephew assaults aunt’s ex-lover after relationship goes sour
- New strain of COVID in UK triggers global panic
- It’s best to adhere to UK new law on company registers — Governor
- Hurricane home repairs to start from January with 30+ signed
- All-BVI deck crew was always a goal — local American Airlines pilot
- American serves 4 months for breaching quarantine in Cayman
- 16-yr-old male charged for sex underaged girl
- Special waivers for locals, residents returning without tests results
- Airport Customs finds weed in FedEx package
- COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase
- Nine certified in coaching programme
- UK national selected as new Police Commissioner
- COVID vaccines to arrive late January
- Cops need to be more assertive in clamping down on illegal scooters
- Residents urged to report travellers who leave quarantine
- Funds allocated to have beach restroom facility at Brewers Bay
- 52-yr-old charged with raping a minor
- Man charged with attempted murder after incident with babymother
- Disrespectful behaviour should not be rewarded
- Positive COVID violators frustrate Premier into pushing for $20K fines
- Unfair! Appoint long-serving public servants to top posts full-time
- Non-Belonger homeowners can now stay up to 10 months
- Active COVID-19 cases climb
- Gov’t says no one is employed at Prospect Reef, employee denies
- UK’s says general public should access companies’ info! BVI resists
- Firing Rosan-Jones proof governor right about victimisation in gov’t?
- JVD suffers as contractor hijacks Water & Sewerage employees
- Investors dropping out as cannabis legislation gets red tape from UK
- CIBC FirstCaribbean puts on Christmas paint competition
- We don’t want BVI to be a burden to UK! Britain invites negotiations
- Glitches with BVI Gateway Portal frustrating some travellers
- Water & Sewerage workers ‘underpaid and overworked’
- Additional mooring sites added for persons quarantining on boats
- USVI’s relaxed travel protocols linked to their rising COVID cases
- You’re not being billed for the grace period, Water & Sewerage promises
- BVI now has 3 active COVID-19 cases
- Over 360 illegal water connections discovered!
- Recent drug seizure affecting assent to Drugs Amendment Act
- Interviewing process commences for the BVI’s next top cop
- Old Gov’t House Museum reopen to the public
- Governor’s full statement on Cannabis Licensing Act
- Governor explains lack of assent Cannabis Licensing Act
- COVID results delayed because BVI Health Services is short-staffed
- City to investigate reported stench in Village Cay area
- VISAR receives $174K to purchase new vessel, support operations
- Handling COVID without UK’s help is something to be proud of
- Another COVID-19 case found
- Two men survive gun attack in recent VG incident
- Last-minute seaport decision will reflect poorly on BVI and its brand
- Does BVI have storage space, equipment for promised vaccines?
- Choppy waters ahead! Additional mooring sites coming for vessels
- Don’t hug each other this Christmas, says WHO
- Islanders FC pull off 3-1 win for eighth National League title
- Capturing certain turtles is illegal, public warned
- Spike in gun crimes! A number of illegal firearms in BVI — Police
- Reports of quarantine breaches might see fines increasing to $5K
- Premier should have bodyguards just like for Governor, Chief Justice
- Seaports will remain closed to int’l traffic till late January 2021
- Law needed to override the ‘unelected’ governor — Speaker
- Tourist tests positive on Day 4 in the BVI
- Man found with nearly $200K arrested
- Vanterpool calls for better treatment of white locals
- Let’s save our money and borrow to run the economy
- Gov’t seeks fix for spontaneous dump fires! Home collections pause
- Int’l eyes watch amid delayed assent to medical cannabis bill
- Governor pushing for legislation to investigate persons with ‘unexplained wealth’
- Big day: UN strikes cannabis from list of ‘most dangerous drugs’
- Allegations reported by governor are reckless, damaging — Premier
- LETTER TO EDITOR: The animosity between Governor and Premier
- Another policeman charged in largest drug bust in BVI history!
- Celebration to mark 70 years since restoration of BVI legislature
- No transparency on gov’t spending, intimidation, victimisation being investigated
- Nearly 200 visitors in 2 days! No positive COVID cases so far
- Airport taxis equipped with logging system for contact tracing
- More officers needed to keep Joint Task Force going
- Police arrest men travelling to VG with over $13K
- New members elected for top positions in Athletics Association
- Dozens of visitors arriving! Plenty activity on first 2 days of reopening
- Penn says pay increase coming for Immigration officers
- Travellers could pay up to $1000 for breaching local COVID protocols
- US citizens plead guilty, fined $1K for entering BVI illegally
- UK marine specialists to train local law enforcement officers next year
- BVI Athletics Association to host elections today
- Digicel, RTW contributes $4K of food items to FSN
- World AIDS DAY: Protect those with HIV/AIDS amid COVID fight
- We’re ready! BVI’s tourism industry officially opens today
- No 10% payout if ‘1K Jobs’ workers not employed for full 12 months
- BVI spared wrath of the most active hurricane season
- Students encouraged to join ‘We Recycle’ competition
- And the Governor’s Commendation Award goes to …
- PM Boris Johnson says UK is ‘absolutely committed’ to OTs
- VG properties getting booked ahead tomorrow’s reopening to visitors
- USVI captures alleged kingpin linked to BVI’s recent cocaine bust
- Opening weekend of Ice Skating Rink a smashing success
- US citizens claim unfair, unsanitary detention in BVI! DPP denies it
- Two injured during shooting on VG
- Returning resident tests positive for COVID-19
- BVI now has facility that tests for autism! NHI backs milestone
- Here’s the UK’s present position on giving money to BVI, other OTs
- They tried to take power from our gov’t when COVID hit
- Premier shares discontent with UK, other OTS
- 30% of all donations to RDA comes from UK and private sector
- New border security equipment coming to HM Customs
- Rumours about McMaster killing results in new murder attempt
- BVI excluded from LIAT’s temporary list of fly destinations
- Businesses threaten to leave BVI amid stringent COVID protocols
- Barely surviving! Resident gets runaround waiting for new permit
- Woman charged with theft claims she stole to buy food
- HOA going paperless using new technology
- UPDATE: Body washed ashore believed to be VG resident
- Don’t let tourists dictate our health protocols, hospitality industry told
- How did Glenford Young come to perish in lone scooter crash?
- UK Minister for OTs resigns amid British gov’t cuts to overseas aid
- Prison time could worsen these 2 women’s health condition
- November 24 should be declared an official holiday
- Having reps in British parliament could help the BVI
- Red Cross giving food vouchers to the vulnerable this Christmas
- UK pre-orders 350 million vaccines for Oxford University! BVI to benefit
- Night of Museum, School’s Family Feud added to Xmas at TPP event
- RiteWay to reopen Harbour Market Store in Soper’s Hole next month
- Final-year law student imprisoned for 2015 white-collar offences
- Gov’t can’t hire more people right now so start your own businesses
- VG man gets split five-year sentences for 2 guns
- It’s ready! Residents, visitors can now book trips via BVI Gateway
- EU states cause more tax loss than those they blacklisted
- COVID spikes in in-transit countries! BVI’s chances of being affected rise
- REPORT: BVI responsible for 3.8% of global tax loss
- $450K deal signed for recovery works to RVIPF marine base
- Public campaign needed to raise political consciousness of locals
- UK national nabbed for forging Customs document
- Utility disconnections anger residents
- ‘Now is the perfect time to sail in the BVI’ | Local charter readies
- OECS taking Consumer Protection tips from Jamaica
- Labour and Immigration’s merged system to come online by December 1
- Orders flowing in as Pfizer’s COVID vaccine passes final stage
- Traffic to be disrupted in Great Mountain due to major works
- Scrub ready to reopen! Guests have the whole island to themselves
- Xmas on DeCastro Street now ‘Christmas in the City’ at new venue
- Gov’t constructing new facility to house RT police station and HQ
- Slight drop in $$ budgeted for education, agriculture
- CANCELLED: COVID hits first cruise line to return to Carib’n waters
- Wellbeing of public officers to be addressed
- Where is govt’s promised online portal for tourists?
- Experts may be hired to conduct internal investigations at RVIPF
- Police officers are not punching bags — Commissioner
- US embassy in Barbados resumes processing of certain visas
- Tourist Board hosting scaled-down ‘BVI Food Fete’ this year
- No compromise! Gov’t will start hammering internet providers 2021
- COVID knocks down government revenue nearly 7%
- National rugby player in need of heart surgery
- CDC says BVI is ‘moderately risky’ despite COVID absence
- Dr Richard Georges appointed the BVI’s first Poet Laureate
- JVD terminal reopening for int’l, domestic passengers by year’s end
- Local financial services is still very busy and active despite COVID
- Millions spent for public officers to work remotely
- We haven’t been invited to any reopening discussion — BVICCHA
- Sustainable farming the way forward for BVI, says local farmer
- Local school poised to have the first net-billing metering system in BVI
- Rider dies in Sunday morning crash on VG
- $$ earned from registering companies dips by 15%
- Gov’t attracting investors by offering residency
- BVI not corrupt! Premier calls for retraction of ‘irresponsible’ claim
- BVIPA workers will return to regular pay as of December
- Proposals submitted for solar farms in Cox Heath on Tortola
- Mega-ship pier and luxury hotel to be constructed at Pier Park
- Gov’t announces $402M budget for 2021! Sum less than 2020
- Fahie details $158M improvement plan for Beef Island Airport
- Should elected gov’t take charge of National Security portfolio?
- Nat’l Security Council considering to get more help from UK
- Some Customs, Immigration officers frustrated not knowing whereabouts of UK naval ship
- Amid COVID, how will gov’t fuel 2021 budget?
- Special list of persons exempted from mandatory quarantine
- Accused policeman may not be safe in prison if denied bail, court hears
- Visitors will not be turned away if they test positive on arrival
- Corruption exists in BVI and major crimes might be going undetected
- Gov’t reduces cost of COVID accessories for all travellers
- Record-breaking run earns Katrina Lindsay 2nd in local race series
- UPDATE: Cop arrested in largest drug bust in BVI history!
- We first need to calculate the cost of independence
- Gov’t won’t budge! Four-day quarantine for visitors remains
- Compromised infrastructures linked to mould in schools
- First cruise line sets sail in Caribbean waters since March
- Two of 3 Venezuelans fined, given 7-year sentences for drugs, gun
- COVID vaccine developed and is 90% effective!
- BVI to feel effects of Tropical Storm Eta for the next four days
- Aspiring citizens should be required to take a written test
- Lay-off period extended by another 3 months
- Random video check-ins part of GPS technology to be used on visitors
- Turtle conservation project launched to combat threats discovered in BVI
- Police make major drug bust during late-night operation
- Trump loses US presidential elections! Joe Biden elected
- Everton McMaster the latest murder victim in BVI
- One dead after fatal shooting on Tortola
- COVID is loud but Dengue silently sweeping the EC
- Flow offers free internet upgrades to connected schools
- Speaker brings attention to bills stuck at Governor’s office
- I am now a ‘statesman’, I advise both sides — Vanterpool
- Gov’t looking at abolishing jury for some High Court trials
- New Waste Management Bill coming
- Immigration, Custom officials to get powers to fine illegal migrants
- New anti-corruption law coming to govern public spending
- Large expat workforce needed for unemployment insurance scheme
- Wheatley working to give non-Belonger homeowners more stay
- Plans to expand OneMart to East End, USVI, other countries
- Curfew reduced to 3 hours daily!
- USVI, Turks named among top destinations for Americans
- ‘Freak accident’ causes power outage in section of Sea Cows Bay
- REPORT: Territory’s GDP to decline 13 to 17 percent this year
- Jaspert to deliver last Throne Speech on Thursday
- BVI considering programme to attract longer-stay tourists
- Gov’t may have to drop another round of stimulus
- Penn: Gov’t owes small businesses, contractors lots of $$
- Even more millions misused for EE sewerage project than we thought
- 65-y-o dies as COVID climbs in USVI
- Penn appointed Chief Immigration Officer after long stint of acting
- Penn told to hop off gov’t’s back!
- Over 40 petty contracts to be issued for East End sewerage project
- Financial services providers given extension on operating outside BVI
- BVI to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the UK
- St Lucia, Martinique back under lockdown as COVID spikes
- Man hospitalised after being stabbed in bar Sunday night
- LIAT flies for the first time since April
- Businesses will go bankrupt if lay-off period isn’t extended
- US fisherman allowed to go home after four months in BVI prison
- East End rap artiste making strides with debut single ‘Lighters Up’
- 26 become BVI citizens! More to join
- Fewer expats, less remittance, less taxes for government
- Reparations: How can The Queen’s subjects ask her for an apology?
- JVD still unaware as Premier fails to give promised answers
- USVI newspaper tells visitors not to visit BVI
- 12-year-old makes history! Swims from St Lucia to Martinique
- More families seeking help! FSN requesting donations
- Premier wrong to blame tourists for booking ahead of protocols — Penn
- Govt’s travel protocols ‘impractical’ and an ‘overkill’
- Vanterpool has undergone Police Commissioner training
- Opposition backs call for protest against gov’t for tourism protocols
- BVI doesn’t have the most stringent toursim protocols
- Top cop post should be based on competence not local status
- Difficult for gov’t to accept full responsibility for cancellations
- Hundreds of bookings cancelled since BVI’s reopening protocols
- Expected visitors to rack up extra $$ for COVID-related accessories
- GPS tracking tech to eliminate quarantine security fees
- 90-minute delay between flights will help manage tourist arrivals
- Idle rider ‘aimlessly’ discharges gun through Carrot Bay
- FirstBank reports cybersecurity breach! Services minimally affected
- Visitors won’t be able to roam freely immediately after quarantine
- False-positive dengue results prove to be COVID-19 in some cases
- Tourism businesses must be course-certified before reopening
- Border closure helped to save lives — Premier
- Online portal: Visitors must apply for BVI Gateway Certificate to enter
- BVI moving to adopt ‘CARICOM Standards for Teaching Profession’ to improve education system
- Police record a rise in serious assaults across BVI
- Chikungunya also present in BVI! Suspected dengue cases over 100
- Pandemic to paradise: This OT has found a way to revive tourism
- Republic Bank beefs up security following recent account breaches
- Respect gov’t so gov’t can respect you
- UPDATE: St Thomas Bay beach now safe for swimming
- UPDATE: BVI back to zero COVID-19 cases
- Cannabis orders pouring in!
- JVD school to relocate to the hillside
- Visitor 4-day quarantine is the best option yet
- ‘Lay-off period should end after December 1’, employers plead
- More residents volunteering information to police
- Seaports to open on December 8
- Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ party unlikely to happen this year
- All schools now permitted to allow face-to-face classes but in phases
- Fraudulent activity reported on Republic Bank/Scotia accounts
- Businesses open but schools closed? How come?
- The Pope is wrong — Bishop John Cline
- Nat’l Marine Park to be established on Anegada and other areas
- 50% of RVIPF went in isolation after last month’s COVID spike
- Pope Francis endorses civil unions for same-sex couples
- Face-to-face classes at VISTS off to a great start! Others to reopen soon
- Jury acquits man whose relative gives him forged cheque to cash
- Gov’t to host community on JVD amid outcry from residents
- Over 20 locals officially sworn in as youth parliamentarians
- Guns at large! Fireman, accused robbery accomplices denied bail
- Is crime spiralling in the BVI because of COVID-19?
- BVI schools send multiple complaints to CXC after 2020 exams
- BVI edges closer to CARICOM | Independence on the horizon?
- Customs officer to spend 2 months in prison for failure to pay fine
- Six students selected as winners of territorial essay competition
- Local man comes clean about burglarising grocery store in March
- Gov’t, Opposition legislators donate over $12K to D5 Economic Zone
- EU grants Caribbean countries 3 million euros to secure COVID vaccine
- CXC has changes to address complaints about 2020 exams
- Digicel investing half-million to improve internet speeds in BVI
- Over $2.3M in contracts awarded to two local firms for rehab works
- UPDATE: Minor released but 3 adults charged for armed robbery
- Protocols for air travel to be released by next Thursday
- St Vincent creates history by setting up a Consular Office in BVI
- BVI avoided $57 million deficit
- Greater investment in higher education needed in the region
- Thousands of TCI workers languish as gov’t fights private resort
- Man pleads guilty to August burglary in Road Town
- Gunman also tried to shoot George Burrows’ sons, court hears
- 24-yr-old charged for illegal firearm
- Hard to catch a ride! Motorists reluctant to offer rides since COVID
- UK gives $257k towards BVI rebuilding
- US deems 5 Eastern Caribbean countries safe for travel
- Good job Dr Mathavious!
- Man now charged for George Burrows murder
- Gov’t to set up ‘Economic Zone’ in District 5
- No mixed mingling in bars/clubs! Barriers required for exotic dancers
- Law now being drafted to restrict older vehicles
- Murder suspects released
- 50 locals get best-practice training to access regional small grants
- Four arrested in connection to BVI’s 2020 murders
- Backyard fires will be put out once reported
- Pregnant woman involved in major drug and gun bust fined $1K
- Premier defends COVID measures: ‘Can’t make money if you’re dead!’
- No entry for attorney! Trial for $30M cocaine bust delayed again
- 1000 residents to get free certified training in tourism
- REPORT: Latin America, C’bean the hardest region hit by COVID-19
- One Venezuelan claims gun, another admits he’s the drug dealer
- Owners should be mandated to maintain their buildings in RT
- BVIPA refuses to divulge purchase price of Chateau property on VG
- Curfews will continue until we learn to practice safe measures
- Gov’t has no intention to cut civil service
- First bars, nightclubs likely start to reopening later this week
- BVIPA acquires Chateau land on VG to expand port facility
- BVI losing revenue waiting on governor to assent cannabis law
- UK has weaponised ‘accountability’ to cripple, exert influence over BVI
- Potential travel bubble? BVI discussing return of cruise ships
- It can’t work! Employers want to fire expats without pay
- High demand for tenancy at Pier Park
- Thieves raid businesses on Virgin Gorda
- Ice-skating rink coming to the BVI next month
- 500 businesses will receive stimulus cheques by weekend
- 59 dengue cases for 2020 and rising! Mosquito hotspots in East
- There will be designated places to anchor — Wheatley after criticism
- Premier unphased by petition from business community
- Bars, nightclubs to reopen! Curfew shortens to midnight as BVI reports no active COVID cases
- I had it for protection! Hazel sentence to 5 years for illegal gun
- 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles sections of BVI
- Visitors will have to test twice and quarantine for ‘short period’
- Only Beef Island airport will reopen to visitors on December 1
- $100,000 allocated to retrain tourism workers
- RVIPF’s recent stop-and-search operations yielding positive results
- COVID pushes Planning Department into ‘revolutionary’ e-services
- Anguilla, Barbados added to EU blacklist as BVI enjoys months of being struck off
- RTW energises local essential workers with Lucozade donations
- Not a flight risk! Teen on gun charge granted bail
- Active COVID-19 cases down to one
- Premier says BVI economy performing within expectations
- Gov’t to meet with tourism stakeholders to discuss reopening
- Complete digital processing of trade licenses coming in 2021
- Local mangrove nursery conducts first transfer of seedlings
- Two Venezuelans fined $1K for overstaying! To be deported
- Disappointing! Businesses, hoteliers say gov’t rejected their reopening plan
- $16K for new Skelton Cline consultancy? What for?
- Governor endorses BVI as ‘responsible’ amid FinCen scandal
- Flamingos hatch on Tortola for the first time in over 70 years
- Four new appointments at HLSCC
- Police arrest two men, seize two firearms
- Businesses asked to be patient! Stimulus cheques coming soon
- Premier eyes independence?
- Willock warns new AG he will seek independent legal advice in future
- Parents could be charged for kids without face coverings
- Men told to test for breast cancer! BVI has had male diagnoses
- Trump tests positive for COVID-19
- COURT: Pregnant woman among Venezuelans charged for gun, drugs
- Over 5,000 being treated for hypertension locally
- Opposition disassociates from Premier’s ‘derogative’ letter to UK
- Don’t Fear! Unemployment Insurance coming next year!
- HOA seemingly an extension to the Premier’s Office — Fraser
- UK backs Governor Jaspert’s position on reparations
- Small craft warning in effect as BVI expects inclement weather
- Gov’t extends curfew for 7 more days!
- They’re trying to make slaves out of our people
- Premier threatens to report governor’s ‘act of aggression’ to UN
- Six charged! Police say 112 blocks of cocaine were seized
- Penn alleges he was ‘attacked’ by gov’t consultants
- More gov’t communication needed! Premier responds
- 37% of BVI’s COVID cases showed no symptoms
- Raw sewerage continues to flow through Road Reef!
- Locals may soon have to pay to use National Parks Trust facilities
- Maintain the protocols! 3% of COVID cases came from restaurants
- BVI, small islands told to harness the sea for economic growth
- Retired nurses should be allowed to practise if they wish
- Sixty-seven recoveries and 3 active COVID cases
- China company could have COVID-19 vaccine by early next year
- Concerns raised ahead of December 1 tourism reopening date
- CXC RESULTS: More students pass English than Maths
- Jaspert brings back John Duncan memories
- Cayman’s same-sex law takes effect, raises questions for BVI
- Second local Attorney General to be sworn in Thursday
- Gun, drugs, and cash seized in Sunday morning police operation
- Governor overrides Premier, invites British Navy to patrol BVI waters
- Gathering sizes increased to a maximum of 50 and 100 persons
- Careful! The wealthy could misuse stamp duty waiver
- Is the UK national anthem really necessary?
- Request ‘good standing’ certificates a month before permit renewals
- Amendments coming to register and license nurses locally
- Wheatley commended! Gov’t reappoints Higher Education chairman hired under NDP
- FinCen Files: BVI named in global financial scandal
- BVI under new 7-day curfew from 8pm to 5am
- 43% of applicants paid unemployment benefits! Over 2K outstanding claims remain
- Scholarships for next school year now available online
- Republic Bank, Rotary Club donate laptops to students
- Brace for increase in lumber, plywood prices
- NHI seeing reduction in claims
- Young persons encouraged to get on voters list
- PREMIER: Other supermarkets got COVID contracts from gov’t too
- Banks need to do better!
- Ministry tackles $2M in outstanding invoices! Some span a decade
- Hospital receives full accreditation from international body
- Premier commits to ‘publicly accessible registers’ despite reservations
- Jamal Smith appointed chairman of Labour Tribunal
- Preparation needed! Tech being used to manage COVID spread when tourism reopens
- 2 of Vanterpool’s companies doing business with gov’t for over $860K
- BVI to be made a no-anchoring jurisdiction
- BVI enjoys big recovery rate over last few days
- Illegal dumping will hurt tourism
- Flow moving VG operations strictly online
- BVI reopening for tourism on December 1!
- Walwyn calls for ‘comprehensive plan’ for schools’ reopening
- Gov’t expanding the Baths with acquisition of Toad Hall Estate
- $84K worth of dormant accounts at Nat’l Bank could now go to gov’t
- No new topics for first two weeks of school
- Loan-to-Own programme implemented on computer devices for students
- Premier inspires: This will be the best school year ever!
- Second family ‘tied up’, robbed by gunmen
- Physical schools reopening on a phased basis
- Family ‘tied up’ by gunmen who invade home on Virgin Gorda
- Lack of trust in local leaders hindering quest for independence
- BVIPA rebrands as plans advance to reopen to visitors ‘very soon’
- BVI could pay 7 to 9 million to rehabilitate VG airport runway
- We’re being watched by British secret service — Elroy Turnbull
- VG business owner awarded $100K contract for works on VG arena
- Visitation, other services resume at hospital and clinics
- Local company awarded i$744K contract to rehabilitate Hope Hill, Sabbath Hill roads
- CSC’s contract with gov’t extended! Says 2 major projects underway
- Property owners will be prosecuted for unsanitary living conditions
- SVG told to wait for confirmation before linking COVID cases to BVI
- Babies, small children, teens, and elderly among BVI’s COVID cases
- Customs receives new specialised vehicles
- BVI baller becomes first local to play in English Football Youth Cup
- Bermuda’s governor to replace Jaspert in 2021
- Three new positive COVID-19 cases and 3 new recoveries
- Curfew hours reduced as salons, barbershops permitted to reopen
- Gov’t contemplating whether to pay unemployment benefits beyond three months
- Joint Task Force gets GPS, life vests, binoculars to fight at sea
- Premier decries recent murders, police have no leads yet
- BVI re-elected to serve as vice-chair of regional body
- Anguilla confident of COVID aid from UK as BVI scrapes for similar favour
- UPDATE: Body of ‘sudden death’ victim identified as St Vincent nat’l
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bumper-to-bumper rush!
- Top accounting firms to mentor 10 foodservice businesses who received UNDP grant
- Difficult decision on whether to extend layoff period after Oct 31
- BVI’s labour needs to be assessed so locals can be trained to fill gaps
- Janice Rymer to exit Labour Commissioner post
- Local bars, restaurants suffer 61 to 100% decline since pandemic
- Task Force being established to ‘flush out’ persons living and working illegally
- D4 businesses receive biggest portion of govt’s $6.5M grants
- UK urged to pressure BVI and other OTs to revive COVID-hit economy
- Challenge keeping officers motivated since COVID seeped into RVIPF
- Numerous disputes to Labour Department since COVID-19
- Empty cruise ships berthing in BVI ‘a beacon of hope’ for our economy
- Approximately 50% decline in backyard burning since new curfew
- Malone skeptical about SVG’s new cases reportedly linked to BVI
- Empty cruise ships granted access to BVI ports
- Two new cases and 7 recoveries! More businesses can now operate
- 19 Years after 9/11, COVID-19 poses similar threat to travel industry
- Over a thousand applications approved for $6.5M small business grants
- Where’s the Cannabis Licensing Act?
- Tourism is BVI’s ‘bread and butter’, let’s reopen October — Sam Henry
- Public Works finally commence road repairs in East but met by noncompliant motorists
- Challenges for ministry finding balanced learning system for preschoolers during COVID crisis
- Over 40 gov’t workers reassigned to Social Distancing Task Force
- Child contracts COVID-19 as BVI records 64th positive case
- BVI joins region in COVID-19 talks
- UPDATE: BVI records second murder for 2020! Victim identified
- Two more systems being monitored in the Atlantic, one likely to reach northeast Caribbean
- Teachers must have ‘office hours’ | Some schools require students to wear uniforms online
- Govt’s economic plan should be made a public document — Walwyn
- Venezuelans held in Sunday raid and now awaiting deportation
- Unite BVI offering zero-interest loans to businesses and start-ups
- Rescheduling of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to benefit BVI nat’l team
- Private sector workers answer call to patch deplorable east end road
- Small business owner to gov’t: ‘We need a chance to survive too!’
- Last-minute decision to homeschool children not an option, parents told
- Education Ministry places focus on equity in learning for students
- CSC calls for governor to apologise for ‘reparation’ comments
- Junior Minister launches back-to-school essay competition
- ‘Spike’ in activity noted in Atlantic! Four systems being monitored
- BVI receives more than $1.4M worth in medical supplies from UK
- Gov’t not making a decision on public registers could hurt BVI
- Warning! Counterfeit hand sanitisers being sold on the market
- Online students have daily attendance requirements! Weekly printed material for non-online kids
- Man fined over $3K after racking up several charges in 2017 traffic stop
- More than 100 new samples tested over weekend return negative
- Vocational trade progamme among several plans for this school year
- Two males detained after being captured at sea
- Gov’t has plan for BVI despite persons claiming otherwise! Full reopening was slated for November
- New school year starts today! Online learning the safest option — Education Minister
- Spend your gov’t stimulus cheques wisely, residents told — Wheatley
- Residents urged to remain prepared as BVI recognises third anniversary of Irma
- Two more held for illegal entry! Claim they got approval from ‘local agent’
- Gov’t extends contracts to use hotels as quarantine facilities
- 16 new COVID-19 cases in BVI! Second testing site commissioned
- Premier expects huge decline in COVID-19 cases by October
- Too long now! Give businesses their stimulus — Opposition Leader
- Penn calls on gov’t to ‘reveal the real state of the BVI’s economy’
- Locals invited to apply for Chevening Scholarship to pursue UK Master’s degree
- BVI’s first murder victim for 2020 remembered as a loving community man
- Father of 12 charged with illegal entry to quarantine pending bail decision
- US authorities seize $27M bound for neighbouring USVI
- Premier debunks claims gov’t paying barges $17K per day for border security assistance
- Missing in action! Unexplained absence from Vanterpool at Opposition events
- UPDATE: Police identify man in Wednesday night’s fatal shooting
- Education Ministry receives 56 electronic tablets to help facilitate virtual learning
- New species of clam shrimp discovered in 390-million-year-old fossils in USVI
- Two weather disturbances being monitored in the Atlantic
- Businesses now asked to register online to facilitate re-entry of work permit employees
- CDC flags the British Virgin Islands
- Non-locals engaged in smuggling will be deported, all offenders will be ‘vigorously sought after’
- Local arrested for illegal entry as infected police stations reopen
- BVI transitions into ‘Orange Alert’ phase of tackling COVID-19
- Stigmatisation on Alzheimer’s a major concern — Malone
- Authorities estimate nearly 1,500 undocumented COVID cases in BVI
- Stricter curfew begins Wednesday | Gov’t cracking down on non-compliance of protocols
- Nyron Erickson facing the possibility of extradition to US
- ‘Do we lockdown every time we have increased COVID cases?’
- Increased community screening delaying COVID results for persons intending to travel
- Existing problems on sister islands should get fixed before giving them exclusive representation
- Activity heightens at stores, gas stations and roadways as Cabinet mulls full-on lockdown
- Local legislators want immediate lockdown! Cabinet to decide today
- Customs, Immigration apprehend persons trying to illegally enter BVI by sea over weekend
- Gov’t suspending hirings to ensure no public officer loses their job
- Gov’t will go bankrupt if new streams of revenue not generated
- Stop it! Residents told to cease ‘hostility’ towards COVID patients and rumoured associates
- Nyron Erickson now in police custody
- Two police stations close as cops among 16 new cases recorded in BVI this weekend
- New businesses approved to operate! Gov’t limits beach hours and gathering sizes
- Gov’t denies local manufacturing company from making, installing hurricane shutters during curfew
- Nine new COVID-19 cases recorded! BVI now has 26 active cases
- Gov’t has shut us out as COVID spreads to our districts — Penn, Fraser
- Language barrier causing difficulty for local health professionals working with Cuban medical team
- Recent patrons of select bars and nightclubs urged to come forward for COVID testing
- Agriculture & Fisheries Marketing Authority to be established to manage local sector
- Premier dismisses claims that he and Governor are in a ‘fight’
- Park & Ride shuttle service temporarily suspended
- Border patrol officers, frontline workers to get monthly COVID-19 allowance — Premier
- Constituents’ requests for financial aid is in excess of $2M in D2 and D8
- Choose! Get salary increments now or keep your jobs, gov’t workers told
- CSC calls for a VI gangster’s summit! Seeks ‘influencers’ to encourage halt in smuggling trade
- Smugglers recently intercepted and barred from entry
- Local ferry operators could be prosecuted for offering to go shopping on USVI for BVI residents
- We won’t be pressured! Premier says accepting UK military assistance a last resort
- Probed launched into whether law enforcers involved in recent cross-border smuggling
- BVI suspending airline for policy breach was to ‘send a strong message’
- Nearly 100 test negative for COVID-19 in BVI’s latest batch
- Online-only classes for first term of the new school year as students among current COVID cases
- Cabinet debated ‘long & hard’ over a full lockdown | Public service to operate mostly remotely
- Malone warns against ‘fake news’ following Monday’s panic shopping
- BVI now classified as having ‘clusters’ of COVID cases! Territory to enter partial lockdown
- COVID screening exercises to be conducted in select communities across BVI this week
- Official date for new school year delayed due to rise in COVID cases
- Hours of delay for govt’s COVID update leads to online backlash
- Shoppers flock supermarkets amid rumours of another BVI lockdown
- Health officials in isolation awaiting COVID-19 tests after being exposed to cop suspected of having virus
- BVI, USVI strengthens links to enhance border security amid increase in smuggling
- Malone still leaping towards Olympic dreams despite mental impact from COVID-19
- Rehabilitation works to be conducted at Virgin Gorda airport
- Programme launched to provide psychosocial support amid crises
- COMMENTARY: The Constitution – A Means to an End
- Nine new COVID cases detected between Anegada and Tortola! Curfew reinstated
- Tropical Storm warning issued over BVI as TS Laura approaches
- Health Minister expected to bring COVID-19 update later today
- ManJack Creamery resumes operations after Labour controversy
- CDC rating BVI has low risk for travel is because of govt’s strong leadership
- Letters from both Labour and Health ministers needed for early re-entry — CIO
- Gaming & Betting Control Act now law!
- Serious emergencies only! Persons turning up at hospital will be screened
- Health officials, private security deployed to home of Patient 12
- Another weather system forms and could pass ‘very close’ to BVI as tropical storm this weekend
- A booming fishing sector! Anegada fisherfolk seeing higher demand for seafood since COVID-19
- Online system to be implemented for work permit holders re-entering
- Labour Minister to employers: If you find one bad local, move on to the next, and the next
- Local recording artistes making waves on int’l music streaming platform with new single
- 12th COVID case detected! ‘Aggressive contact tracing’ underway as case not imported
- Warning! Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease reported in BVI
- Gov’t will limit the time work permits holders can stay if businesses don’t start hiring locals!
- Too much red tape! Govt’s business grants not being released because accounting officers fear ‘going jail’
- Over 400 visitors, work permit holders left the territory so far
- 32 awarded gov’t scholarships for the first time in three years
- BVI supports regional cooperation across wider C’bean
- Private vessels, ferries to operate under curfew for next two weeks!
- Shelter managers receive psychosocial, mental health support
- Beauty shops experiencing slow periods as COVID-19 takes toll
- Number of persons terminated from jobs quadruples since May
- Many businesses not following COVID protocols, fresh concerns raised about noisy bikers
- A second lockdown could cripple the BVI’s economy — Premier
- Two more test positive positive for COVID-19! Total recorded cases now at 11
- Patient #9 recovers! 600 complete quarantine since borders reopened
- 15yo Virgin Gorda resident wins 4th annual Gen Y Factor competition
- Cost for gov’t quarantine free for all returnees up till September 30
- Point system being used to determine how much $$ each business gets from gov’t grants
- BVIHSA’s lab infrastructure being upgraded to meet COVID demands
- Keeping the sport alive | Moonlight Bandit wins BVI’s first horse race since COVID-19
- Gov’t allowing entry of work permit holders and other persons on Sept 1
- BVI no longer under curfew!
- Right fit! Clive McCoy takes over as Director of Tourist Board
- Minister says it’s a challenge to get BVI businesses to hire locals
- Gov’t also looking to assist larger companies — Flax-Charles
- Owners with multiple businesses can apply for more than one stimulus grants — Trade Director
- Residents with credited accounts on LIAT asked to submit claims by August 15
- Tropical Storm Josephine develops
- Two Belongers arrested for illegal entry, RVIPF reports
- Banning entry of work permit exempt persons places BVI’s social infrastructure on ‘brink of disaster’
- Prominent local doctor endorses COVID-19 antibody testing for BVI
- Broken main leads to water disruption in several Tortola communities
- HMP creating in-house hospital ward for minor medical needs
- Grandstands at AO Shirley grounds nearly complete!
- UK naval ships to conduct hurricane response exercise in BVI in days
- Tropical depression may upgrade today, affect BVI Saturday
- Well in excess of $8K for gov’t quarantine if expats allowed entry
- Nearly 400 small businesses already registered for govt’s economic stimulus grant
- Cuban medical team commence duties | BVI now reopening borders with ‘greater sense of confidence’
- Week of church services being held at prison for inmate rehabilitation
- Bye-bye plywood! Local design company inks $2M million for exterior works to Admin Complex
- Local creamery closes after Labour Department denies them hiring non-local living in BVI for 19 years
- Do work permit holders have grounds to sue gov’t for entry ban?
- Two barred from entry at Beef Island Airport
- Gov’t creates policy framework to benefit local contractors during times of public emergency
- Augustine to re-contest for presidency of Athletics Association
- CDC says BVI low-risk for COVID-19 but its connecting hubs are ‘high’
- Ban on re-entry of work permit holders is because most don’t want to pay for quarantine — Premier
- Increased global demand for laptops delaying BVI’s shipment for 500 devices
- BVIEC stands by comment that no local companies bid on Anegada project
- Wade Smith back as Customs Commissioner!
- ‘Our people need jobs’ | Premier talks plans to boost construction industry
- Dr Wheatley sworn in as the BVI’s official Deputy Premier
- Youngsters told to become BVI’s ‘cultural bearers’ as territory hosts Food Fair
- Blended learning, shift system proposed for tentative Sept 21 school reopening date
- Junior Peters’ death ruled an accident | Funeral this Saturday
- ESHS has first drive-in graduation | 59% graduates with honours
- Remove it from law! Acquisition of land by ‘prescription’ legal robbery
- Wheatley sends support to BVI’s Lebanese community following major explosion in Middle East
- No proper planning! Penn criticises gov’t for indefinite ban on returning work permit holders
- BVI resident still stranded abroad as gov’t places indefinite block on returning permit holders
- Wheatley braces for backlash from those who wanted regular festival
- HOA approves supplementary estimates to reflect BVI’s revenue loss from COVID-19
- BVI economy showing signs of bouncing back — Premier Fahie
- Sugar Boys win BVIFA Festival Cup!
- Walwyn concerned about order to close all schools since latest COVID case in isolation
- JVD family living in horrid ‘caveman’ conditions with no gov’t help
- Sistah Joyce criticizes gov’t for not patronising Calypso event
- Turnbull develops food voucher initiative to benefit needy constituents
- New court guidelines: Tougher penalties guaranteed for carrying gun near churches, schools
- Thousands log into Monday night’s Virtual Festival Soca Showcase
- Police, Environ’l Health Officers now have powers to fine persons and business for COVID offences
- Work permit holders, exemption holders barred from entering indefinitely
- COVID a reminder of the reason for the season! Emancipation had evolved into ‘misrepresentation’
- Bria Smith to reign as Miss BVI until 2021
- BVI hosts virtual Gospel Explosion
- BVI records 9th positive COVID case
- Via Donovan-Hodge wins first-ever Festival Poetry Slam competition
- BVIFA Men’s and Women’s Festival Cup kicks off this weekend
- Food fair postponed to August 7 as a precaution
- ‘Who has the guts to march on HOA?’ Prolonged curfew vexes Rosan-Jones
- Limited tourism could resume in September — Immigration Minister
- Can local politicians capably lead an autonomous BVI?
- Premiers should be responsible for a disaster response, not governors
- Midnight curfew remains
- Attorney General should be a politically appointed HOA member
- Jamaican man charged in connection to July burglaries
- Remain vigilant! Premier says BVI was ‘spared from serious damage’ as flash floods drench PR
- Why is it ok for UK to break from EU but not for BVI to break from UK?
- Ghut-cleaning will no longer be seasonal but will be done year-long
- All clear! Tropical Storm Isaias passes with no major damage! BVI remains under storm warning
- Premier wants governor’s powers to override certain decisions removed from constitution
- Sections of BVI experiencing power outage! Centre of storm passes
- Final storm-preparedness rush! Businesses batten down, heavy traffic in RT
- NEOC activated | Airports, Public Service to close early
- JVD and Anegada each need individual representatives
- Strike it from the constitution! Governors should not be able to dip into govt’s treasury — Premier
- Constitutional Review Youth Subcommittee being proposed by Deputy Speaker
- Premier claims UK was harder on BVI following 2018 ‘public registers’ protest
- Vanterpool calls for term limits for elected officials
- BVI under Tropical Storm Warning!
- Fraser proposes for BVI to have two parliamentary Houses as part of constitutional review
- Independence is ‘very dangerous’! BVI just wants more autonomy
- Gov’t to request UN’s Special Committee on Decolonisation to assist with constitutional review
- BVI’s first major regatta for 2020 slated for October
- National League football competition resumes
- Creque says BVIEC was untruthful about no locals bidding for Anegada solar project
- Start preparations! High chance weather disturbance develops into tropical storm — DDM
- COVID-19 has pushed back timeline for medical school’s opening
- No more congestion! Fresh tweaks to RT traffic-turnaround yielding positive results
- LIAT devises plan to ‘reorganise’ as opposed to liquidating | Plans to fly in two to three months
- LETTER TO EDITOR: Banning right-hand drive vehicles won’t solve BVI’s road safety issues
- Premier hoping for strengthened relations! Cuban medical team starts quarantine at Sugar Mill
- Thieves target RiteWay
- JVD cleared! Gov’t revokes 24-hour lockdown
- Dean confirmed as BVIPA’s Acting Managing Director following premature announcement
- ‘Immunity clause’ sought to place liability on RVIPF, not individual officers acting under orders
- RDA reports spike in interest for projects from local contractors
- Truckers losing jobs as DMV seeks to clear backlog of requests for driver’s license upgrades
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘Mask Movement’
- Mighty Commendation! Flax-Headley says farewell to ASPS after serving 10 years as Principal
- No COVID symptoms observed so far! Over 160 tested on JVD in 2 days
- No charges after alleged drug find! Ferry captain and crew released pending further investigation
- Money transfer tax too high and bad for business! Residents sending less frequently in smaller amounts
- RVIPF will be cracking down on jaywalking
- Economic response for MSMEs launched | $6.5M ready for struggling businesses
- Permits will now be required to possess endangered plants and animals in BVI
- Medical team departs for Jost Van Dyke to test all its residents
- Work permit renewal policies relaxed! Several businesses owe ‘large sums’ in back taxes
- Humane Society burglarised! Masked crook caught on camera
- Public invited to St George’s Emancipation Lunch
- 22-member Cuban medical team to arrive in the BVI on Thursday
- Festival agenda revealed | No ‘wuking up’ or parade this year as most events to be held virtually
- TRC owes gov’t $23M! Telecoms regulator has left millions uncollected over 13 years
- Plans advancing to introduce law that penalises persons who don’t comply to COVID measures
- Pure untruths! Premier debunks claims that he was exposed to COVID patient’s family while on JVD
- Lockdown a precaution! No known outbreak on JVD | Heightened security and food to be provided
- High number of requests from expats seeking govt’s help to repatriate! Flights could start today
- Legislators fail Bill! Controversial Police Act to now be deliberated in special committee before returning
- Jost Van Dyke on COVID lockdown!
- Flax-Brutus lands major post at Leverick Bay Resort
- Market Square being revamped
- DPP breaks silence after ongoing case involving US fisherman gains international attention
- HOA Speaker hospitalised!
- BVI now seeking 20,000 additional COVID-19 test kits — Malone
- Unemployment rates in D7 believed to be highest among all districts
- Local author illustrates history of BVI with colouring book series for adults and kids
- HLSCC has had no budget cuts in spite of COVID-19
- BVIEC subsidizing Anegada’s electricity ‘several hundreds of thousands’ yearly
- Local health team deployed as passenger who travelled to St Vincent from BVI tests postive
- Power52 awarded contract to develop renewable energy project on Anegada | No set start date
- Hispanic woman sentenced to four months for illegal entry, fined $1K
- Appeal made for government to raise the BVI’s minimum wage
- Youngster selling cupcakes from 13 now among culinary students graduating HLSCC
- Premier writes banks asking them to further relax policies due to prolonged impacts of COVID-19
- Five advance to Gen Y Factor ‘Battle of the Schools’ finals
- Midnight curfew extends to July 30
- Travel magazine survey lists VG, JVD, Tortola among top-25 C’bean islands for 2020 before COVID-19
- Appointment only! Her Majesty’s Prison resumes visitations
- Two charged in connection to harbouring wanted man
- Illegal activity at Gorda Peak Nat’l Park results in temporary closure
- BVI remains on ‘white lists’ of two global economic superpowers despite COVID-19 setbacks
- Trinidadian charged with illegal entry claims he was searching for missing kin
- 6th District residents request over $247K for COVID assistance so far
- Gov’t evaluating the number of unemployed expats before issuing departure deadline — Wheatley
- Financial Services Institute offering all summer, fall classes online only
- ‘It costing me!’| Accused burglar blasts court for constantly putting off his case while he is on remand
- US gov’t rescinds policy to send home foreign college students taking online-only classes
- Dominican Republic woman charged with illegal entry | Claims she sneaked in for medical reasons
- Gov’t would ‘consider’ assisting unemployed expats to return home
- Nearly $2M paid out to over 1200 applicants of unemployment relief
- Second night-time ban on scooters yield positive results, says minister
- COMMENTARY: Will UK make amends for slavery, colonialism in BVI?
- Longstanding water woes in Windy Hill, Coppermine now being fixed
- BVI gifted 1000 Chromebooks in less than 1000 days since 2017 hurricanes
- No visible ‘turnaround’ as traffic builds up in parts of Road Town
- Discussions on Halls of Justice get underway
- $9M owed to NHI from its contributors including gov’t
- Mounting local concerns about refunds as LIAT faces closure
- RVIPF detecting a presence of schemes, online scams in the BVI
- TPP extends rent cuts! New businesses apply as some tenants drop out since COVID-19
- Staff at elderly homes to be tested for COVID-19
- Serious concerns! New Police Act proposing to give cops ‘immunity’ when operating under a warrant
- Effective Immediately! Minister announces new requirements needed to renew work permits
- Police can’t yet say if Peters was murdered | Concerns raised about RVIPF’s previous search efforts
- Three years later | Loose Mongoose re-opens in Trellis Bay
- InterCaribbean announces flights to BVI starting July 20
- HLSCC to assist students told to leave USA if colleges go online-only
- TPP to launch all-day new moon event next Saturday
- Autland company wins 4th RDA contract in three months! Combined value now nears $5M
- Public told: Graduation ceremonies are ‘invitation only’ this year
- Businesses could face fines and closure for not enforcing social distancing, mask policies — Premier
- Full scholarships available for locals to pursue studies in medicinal cannabis — Dr Wheatley
- Project for new NEOC building still at procurement stage over a year later
- Cabinet extends contract to use Paradise Suites as detention facility
- Man wanted in connection to rifle seizure still at large months later
- First-ever local appointed to Governance Committee of regional sporting federation NACAC
- Tourism industry training on Virgin Gorda
- ‘Bad smell’ led to the discovery of missing man | Grief grips family
- NFL players already interested! Medicinal cannabis will boost medical tourism locally — Wheatley
- Another acquittal! Aaron freed in case about $804K cash find
- Gov’t introducing recycling programme to local schools
- Rift between inmates lands in court
- Deadline extended | Farmers, fisherfolk now have till July 10 to apply for gov’t assistance
- UN study says tourism-rich small island states like BVI could see massive GDP fallout from COVID
- Waste facility needed on VG! COVID further delays arrival of scrubber
- One-year project! Consultancy services now being sought for WE ferry terminal development
- Now is the time for Caribbean to establish protocols to facilitate inter-regional travel — Walwyn
- Former school teacher fined $4K in 6-year-old drug case
- BVIHSA providing pre-travel COVID-19 testing service for a fee
- Slow start but govt’s conditional shuttle service gaining momentum
- BVI among countries exempted from UK’s travel quarantine list
- Find investor to manage LIAT | Survival of airline vital to region’s economy — Walwyn
- Positive Behaviour Management gets strong feedback from local school
- Body of missing man found
- Gov’t updating 20-year old healthcare legislation
- BVI in ‘heightened discussions’ with two airlines to fill the void of LIAT
- Over $40M yearly! NHI could bankrupt gov’t if not fixed
- Dominican Republic preacher accused of attempted burglary
- Turnbull pledges to work with gov’t to help recoup roughly $100M in taxes owed
- ‘I will search until I find him’ | Residents rally behind brother of missing landscaper
- Accused smuggler claims engine trouble caused him to drift in BVI waters, court hears
- Education Ministry launches campaign to reward well-behaved students
- Beach hours extended! Midnight curfew remains for another 14 days
- BVI residents warned to beware of pyramid schemes in the territory
- National Bank offering locals 100% loan financing on land for up to 15 years
- We need to learn from botched BVI Airways deal, says Governor
- John Samuel appointed Director of Virgin Islands Shipping Registry
- Local coaches receive $100K from PanAm Sports Organisation
- Doctor/former legislator advises gov’t to test everyone for COVID-19
- Only fair! Gov’t introduces legislation to expunge criminal records of past cannabis users
- Neil shouldn’t carry all the blame! Pickering defends former financial secretary about BVI Airways
- Most riders not complying night-time ban on bikes | RVIPF struggles to apprehend offenders
- 2020 list of emergency shelters still not finalised one month into hurricane season
- UK supports BVI’s constitutional review | Jaspert in favour of debate on powers of governor
- DMV to resume ‘full’ operations by July 13
- New category of tax to be introduced in BVI
- Renewed calls for gender-neutral language in HOA policies as ‘he’ reference peeves legislator
- LIAT ‘considering airline’s closure’ | Staff will be paid the millions owed
- Carrot Bay man reported missing
- ‘Opposition wants to see if they could micromanage gov’t’ — Fahie
- ‘Food security should be our priority now’ — Turnbull on medical marijuana initiative
- Tropical wave develops in the eastern Atlantic
- UPDATE: Two returnees suspected of having COVID-19 test negative
- 10 illegal immigrants caught and detained!
- Drakes Traders Ltd donates over 4k KN95 masks to Health Ministry
- BVI should consider releasing, expunging criminal records of persons convicted for cannabis
- Over 100 returning residents complete mandatory 14-day quarantine so far
- Night-time ban on bikes extended as Premier reports spike in motorcycle crashes
- $60K earmarked for independent investigators hired in BVIA probe
- Speaker’s security company awarded gov’t contract | HOA approves exemption
- Full investigation underway into previous govt’s outstanding bills dating back to 2014
- Brace for second surge of Saharan dust, DDM warns! Some residents report allergic reactions
- Accepting applications | 10 foodservice businesses to benefit from grants
- Imprisonment up to 15 years and hefty fines listed in Cannabis Licensing Bill
- Every senior gov’t post must be held by a local under new constitution
- Cabinet approves re-opening of daycares, preschools, summer programmes
- Gov’t discovers a way to extend airport runway longer and millions cheaper than NDP’s proposal
- Coronavirus tests performed on 13 corpses returns negative
- Petty contract system being revised after coming under fire from UK
- Kevin Smith resigning as Digicel’s CEO
- Gov’t spending $290K to ‘improve’ airport terminal by November 30
- CLARIFICATION: Willock not author of message criticising public about cartoon; he just forwarded it
- Cannabis Licensing Authority among the plans to regulate sector
- Dental industry granted pioneer status! Service providers can now import equipment duty-free
- Revised recovery plan approved! More projects available for local contractors
- Channel some $$ from seized and forfeited assets to sister islands
- Free shuttles to 41 locations! Park & Ride takes effect June 30
- Police HQ now redesigned to provide enhanced security, command capability
- BVI projected to make a yearly minimum of $30M in marijuana exports
- Poorly-laid pipes now costing $2M to fix! Problem ignored since ‘it wasn’t a good look at election time’
- It wouldn’t be right to reprimand governor since HOA is also guilty
- SSB invests over $18M in local real estate in the last decade
- $2M from TRC’s revenue collection earmarked for East End/Long Look sewerage project
- Blanket of Saharan dust affects BVI! Illness, visibility concerns raised
- 6,000 workers apply for unemployment benefits in BVI! $176K paid out so far
- Local restaurants still experiencing big decline in dine-in traffic
- Locals recount being racially profiled and harassed by US police
- Nearly $190 million in gov’t coffers
- Hundreds march in Black Lives Matter protest in Road Town
- Court grants $200K bail to one of two men caught at sea with $800K
- $2.3M budgeted for 250 gov’t quarantine rooms! Different criteria for work permit holders
- Revenue collected by BVIFSC drops by $10.8M so far — Premier
- Liquor Licensing Board to be established! Cameras, security will be required to sell alcohol
- Cabinet discussing the possibility of summer schools amid concerns about online classes
- REPORT: Late funding caused VG Festival Committee to pay performers out of pocket
- CDB donates $25K to furnish local shelters with protective equipment
- Businessman allegedly found with coke and guns gets $150K bail
- Natural disaster vulnerability assessment to be conducted on VG
- Curfew now starts at midnight, beaches open till 7 pm, mass gatherings rise for select groups
- COVID-19 pushes more local hospitality businesses to join BVI Staycation programme
- UK denies the BVI’s recent request grants
- Ex-con recently released for attempted murder now nabbed on major drug charges
- BVI joining Black Lives Matter movement
- Gov’t introducing an official BVI lottery — Premier
- Govt’s wire-transfer tax generating big bucks so far | Premier projects over $1.7M by year’s end
- Gov’t wins BVI Airways case against its former attorney, Lester Hyman
- No proper analysis| Penn opposes gambling legislation
- Advance Passenger & Information Act passed in HOA
- Sporting activities allowed to resume under specific protocols
- COMMENTARY: BVI and Black Lives Matter
- Woman found with gun gets police bail while man nabbed for cannabis cultivation kept in custody
- Pastor opposes gambling legislation ahead of HOA debates
- Neighbourhood Watch, more street lights coming to stymie crime on VG
- CCT suspends future advertising with VINO for controversial cartoon
- Craft Alive vendors getting 6-month rent moratorium as village readies to reopen
- More police presence in RT to assist with new traffic turnaround
- VINO’s cartoon, Skelton Cline’s remarks ‘disturbing and grossly offensive’ — Governor
- RDA wants more participation from local contractors
- News site’s ‘distasteful’ cartoon of governor sparks public outrage
- Well-known contractor encourages hiring locals on projects after ‘pleasant surprise’
- Local car rental businesses experiencing major declines
- Are emancipation festivities happening this year? Committee to make recommendation to minister
- BVIEC refutes media reports that USVI power company illegally shipped items to BVI after Irma
- Consumer Protection Act passes! Penn now wants ‘fair trade’ legislation for small businesses
- Layoff period temporarily extended to 7 months! Severance must be paid if jobs not restored by Oct 31
- Special provisions made for work permit holders trapped abroad with expired entry permits
- BVIEC and local cable company resolve pole-sharing dispute
- No pomp and parade this year | Queen’s birthday celebration to be observed with private ceremony
- Carnel Clyne resigns as Festival Committee Chairman
- Constitutional Review Commission being established
- Kelvin Hodge appointed BVIPA Chairman
- Smoking in shared private spaces and the law | RVIPF’s limits to act
- Gov’t targets over 300 illegal bikes for licensing | Stiffer motorcycle penalties to come
- RDA targets new magistrate’s court, restoration of water infrastructure in Long Bush, Lower Estate
- Dr Robert Mathavious retiring as head of FSC after almost 20 years
- Businessman injured in Fish Bay | Police launch probe
- North Sound Foundation gifts Chromebooks, laptops to VG schools
- Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP
- How affordable are masks in BVI? Some local stores double the prices
- Two dozen bars, nightclubs breach health protocols after reopening
- Focus on COVID-19 delayed BVI Airways report from reaching HOA on time — Governor
- Education Minister asked to consider relocating flood-prone JVD Primary
- Independent experts hired to assist RVIPF in BVI Airways investigation
- No aid for those behind on social contributions | Penn urges gov’t to still assist ineligible persons
- Locals should lose their jobs last if lay-offs are happening — Wheatley
- BVI’s first nanotech and solar-powered library opens on JVD
- PENN: Wheatley’s remarks ‘borderline defamatory’ and ‘unbecoming’
- False! Premier dispels rumours that quarantined returnees are reintegrating with public
- UNDP injecting $40K into 10 local restaurants
- New traffic turnaround in Road Town takes effect Sunday
- Smith calls for active policing and enforcement of Consumer Protection Act
- No cooperation from Russell Harrigan during the audit of BVI Airways deal — Auditor General
- Republic Bank says opening branch on Virgin Gorda ‘not off the table’
- Gov’t will monitor the use of grants to fisherfolk and farmers
- Trade Department to be replaced by a statutory body
- Wheatley pledges $20K for the installation of CCTV cameras on VG
- COMMENTARY: Non-alignment the way ahead
- Public appeal for quarantine security officers as 498 persons now registered to return
- House votes ‘not’ to reprimand Governor Jaspert! Only two supported Fraser-led motion
- PSA on the BVIPA’s gate-checking process
- Existing protocols poses roadblocks for specialist doctors who frequent the BVI
- TPP paying over $500K in dividends, offering major rent cuts to tenants
- Auditor General’s report indicates that former FS Neil Smith acted negligently in BVI Airways deal
- No major immediate changes | Republic Bank to honour Scotia’s AA miles, pension benefits packages
- No bail! VG man accused of breaking curfew, intimidating woman with loaded gun
- Select categories of riders exempt from policy banning bikes after 5pm
- Gov’t rebrands local charitable fund to target donations from US
- BVIEC amnesty capped at $80 for domestic customers and $150 for small businesses
- Motion to reprimand governor delayed by a legal review of the matter
- Mostly private security hired to monitor returning nationals under self quarantine
- Accounting company’s advice against BVI Airways deal was omitted from documents to Cabinet
- Bikes to be banned after 5pm!
- Help restock FSN’s pantry! Local charities partner for a food drive
- System for re-entry worked well on Day one | 17 more to land on Day 2
- Curfew shortens to 10pm | All business now allowed to open
- First batch of returning residents arrives today!
- ‘Pass!’ Premier mum on the motion to ‘reprimand’ governor
- Gov’t working on long-term Unemployment Benefits Scheme
- Wheatley slams Opposition for criticising SSB’s $40M grant for economic stimulus
- It’s cheaper to provide security for returnees than to shut down economy again — Premier
- Firefighters contain apartment building blaze in 14 minutes
- 23 now certified to lead health improvement programme this month
- Study finds that SSB’s $40M grant to gov’t will not affect its sustainability — Premier
- Republic Bank officially takes over!
- HLSCC signs 3-year agreement with BVITB to train tourism workers
- Emergency shelters must not have maximum occupancy this season
- More tweaks being made before roll-out of new traffic route in RT
- Minister recommends ‘harsh penalties’ for blatantly bad-behaving online students
- Red Cross, DDM inks MOU to strengthen disaster response locally
- Schools to reopen for select categories of students
- UPDATE: BVIPA retracts announcement of Dean Fahie as Acting Managing Director
- Nearly 300 locals registered for re-entry so far | What happens when they land?
- Curfew, beach hours relaxed | Hotels, gyms can now reopen
- 100+ vehicles allowed to discharge after 2 months | Shippers slapped with storage penalties
- VG dump fire sparks renewed call to move away from open burning
- Police investigation prompted after gunshot victim turns up at hospital
- Major fire at Virgin Gorda dump
- Residents disappointed with no mention of a more relaxed curfew
- Gov’t to develop Energy Transition Plan
- Premier delivers $62.9M COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Territorial song to replace nat’l anthem at Olympic events
- $3.9M to be equally shared among district reps as ‘quick response’ for needy residents
- Government petitions UK
- Motion moved to have Governor reprimanded for violating Audit Act
- Contract signed for Joe’s Hill Manor development after 3-year delay
- ‘Full criminal investigation’ launched into BVI Airways deal
- Tropical wave affecting BVI
- BVIAA runs COVID-19 drill ahead of controlled re-entry of locals
- Major global law firm opens office in the BVI
- Education authorities warn that impacts of COVID-19 can negatively affect child learning, behaviour
- Second, third readings of Consumer Protection Bill comes on the eve of 2020 hurricane season
- Businessman, doctor, technician found with rifles and kilos of cocaine in Tortola apartments
- PENN: Govt’s $800K home garbage collection initiative is ‘reckless spending and grossly flawed’
- Local doctor concerned about constant reuse of disposable masks
- More relaxed curfew for BVI possibly ahead — Deputy Premier
- Low COVID-19 cases put BVI ‘ahead of the pack’ for when global tourism resumes
- This year’s Summer Sizzle postponed
- Local tests indicate that the BVI is coronavirus-free!
- BVITB appoints Rhodni Skelton as Acting Director of Tourism
- Relax curfew closer to midnight! Penn accuses gov’t of ‘hindering businesses from making profit’
- $10K pledged to private schools on Virgin Gorda
- Go fund Kawa! Scooter accident victim requires thousands to treat major head injury abroad
- Cuban medical team to arrive in a month’s time — Premier
- Gov’t inviting residential property owners to accommodate returning nationals
- Road and slopes in Ballast Bay, Baughers Bay areas to be rehabilitated
- More medical supplies arrive from the UK
- COMMENTARY: Recovery from COVID will be different from Irma
- Bail denied | VG man allegedly wounds relative, escapes police custody
- Working on the frontline | A BVI doctor’s account of dealing with COVID-19
- BVITB to hire crisis management consultant to safely reboot tourism
- Population census postponed indefinitely | Online survey option being considered
- Considerations being made to acquire new shelters as 2020 season looms
- Mrs BVI Pageant put off till next year
- Former BVI First Lady Edris O’Neal dies
- COMMENTARY: A corona fund
- Tambu Frett imprisoned and fined $14K for smuggling incident
- Governor Jaspert ‘disappointed’ that classified information prematurely released to public
- BVITB paid off Flax-Brutus | Premier requests ‘full report’
- Locals trapped abroad must fill out registration form for ‘controlled re-entry’
- False! Govt’s economic stimulus plan not hindered by Effective Financial Management agreement
- Restaurants now allowed to reopen for dine-in services
- One person per 64 square-feet! Gatherings of up to 50 persons now allowed
- Gov’t offering 3-month amnesty on electricity bills to ‘needy’ consumers
- Curfew extended for another 14 days; longer beach hours coming
- Sharon served well, her expertise will be missed — Penn
- Landlords should not be made to suspend rent payments for COVID
- ‘One wrong move means shutting down and restarting again’
- Laws being updated to establish a statutory body, marketplace for agriculture and fisheries
- HOA can now have virtual sessions
- No wait! BVITB decides for Flax-Brutus’ resignation to take immediate effect!
- Incriminating phone records go unchallenged; Tambu Frett declines to testify
- Unconstitutional, unconscionable for gov’t to refuse entry to citizens for this long
- Be realistic! Even if BVI is ready to reopen for visitors, the world isn’t
- No correlation! Gov’t has not met criteria of an ‘economic stimulus’
- Opposition dismissed! Details on Phase 2 of govt’s economic stimulus plan to be released month-end
- CCT on Virgin Gorda burglarized
- Caretaker of Pitbulls who attacked woman fined over $2K
- Victims of crime can’t discontinue a case, only the DPP can — Scatliffe-Esprit
- BVIPA cuts work hours of staff as COVID-19 puts a ‘strain on revenue’
- More gov’t support needed for ‘indigenous farming’ than greenhouses
- Digicel conducting ‘refinancing activities’ to reduce debt
- Baths, Devil’s Bay will reopen soon after enhancements — Wheatley
- Eight clinics reopen territory-wide
- Implement unemployment benefits and work-for-pay programmes for the jobless — Penn
- Penn pitches September reopening for hotels | BVI has geographical edge to manage COVID, he says
- Opposition proposes plan for small business in absence of govt’s economic stimulus
- Resident gets new home under govt’s housing programme
- Wheatley confident BVI will perform well in confirmed July sitting of CXC
- Local recycling company collects 117 tonnes of waste in 2 months
- Gov’t shaves $2.6M contract down to $1M for admin complex repairs
- Visitation restrictions at Dr D Orlando Smith hospital relaxed
- Body found Saturday identified as Ruel Fahie
- Scatliffe-Esprit now the first local to be appointed DPP
- COMMENTARY: Coronavirus and the seven stages of grief
- Virgin Islander selected as the new Attorney General | Premier elated
- ‘Time to move on’ | Flax-Brutus resigning as BVITB Director
- Liat implements COVID precautions as it waits to resume operations
- Skelton Cline appeals to gov’t to increase church gatherings by 30
- Slew of curfew offences will spike BVI’s crime rate and may affect tourism when it returns
- Work permit renewals commence Monday following reported backlog
- Hope and Sabbath Hill to undergo rehabilitation, slope stabilization | Project open for tender
- BVI records eighth confirmed COVID-19 case
- Successful fundraiser positions Norwegian to stay afloat for 18 months of voyage suspensions
- Has the BVIPA been overreaching in the exercise its powers?
- UK gifts BVI with lifesaving equipment, testing kits
- Gov’t not yet decided on repatriation flights for locals stuck abroad
- 30 WhatsApp chats about Frett’s alleged ‘smuggling operation’ | Roughly $1K per trip, court hears
- Body found in Threadfall apartment
- Gov’t getting BVI ready ahead of upcoming hurricane season
- Dr Smith says altering mufflers on motorbikes can cause ‘serious hearing loss’
- Health Minister removes mask for public address | Premier stops reporter from doing same in Q&A
- Gov’t asking banks to extend loan moratorium period to one year
- Any concerns surrounding BVI’s COVID-19 fatality ‘will be addressed’
- Gov’t will recoup waived stamp duty if Belongers sell property to a non-local before 7 years — Premier
- Premier: ‘I have not shunned the media’
- Man says he led chase with police because he had ‘weed’ | Granted $20K bail
- Failure to adhere to Beach Monitoring Task Force may result in further closures — Wheatley
- Cargo facilities return to regular hours, ferry ports adjust schedule
- 19-year-old BVI woman shot and killed in Puerto Rico
- BVIPA drafts ‘pandemic plan’ to replace normal operations at ports
- COVID-19 Survey targets residents | Aims to reduce community spread of virus
- Open to tender | Little Dix Hill Road to be rehabilitated
- Local contractors urged to attend RDA’s capacity-building workshops
- 35 more businesses approved for reopening
- Steady turnout as money transfer agencies reopen for the first time since lockdown and new tax
- Over 100 vehicles stuck in costly storage as BVIPA blocks local company’s shipments
- Marijuana reportedly found! Two charged and in custody following ‘road chase’ on Saturday
- Researchers predict ‘above average’ hurricane season | Governor tells residents to start preparing
- Two popular VG beaches to remain closed | No animals allowed at any beach
- Stamp duty waived for future local landowners
- Infinite Solutions awarded $138K gov’t contract to source 500 laptops for local students
- COMMENTARY: A new world of restricted travel
- Beaches to reopen for a limited time daily and under strict conditions
- 13 more tests return negative for COVID-19 | Only two cases still active in the BVI
- Gov’t workers to be placed on rotated schedules as public service operates longer
- Wheatley enters ‘verbal’ agreement with Tortola construction firms to employ VG residents
- Sophisticated metering system being installed to better monitor BVI’s water usage
- Court denies attorney’s attempt to quash escalation of smuggling case against Tambu Frett
- USVI’s donation to RVIPF linked to recent Inter-Virgin Islands Committee discussions
- Acting RDA CEO tasked to employ strict conditions when issuing public contracts
- RDA inks $2.5M-contract for the restoration of water infrastructure in First District
- Norwegian says it may go out of business! BVI in danger of losing millions in recurrent revenue
- Unapproved businesses told to ‘start getting ready to reopen’
- Malone’s appointment as Deputy Premier extended
- 7% wire transfer tax now law | Non-compliant agencies will be penalised
- Governor: ‘Necessary evacuations take precedence over any curfew’
- Burden lifted! Former manager at telecoms company freed of theft charge after 2 years
- BVI classified as having ‘sporadic’ level of exposure to COVID-19
- USVI Police donate body armour, protective kits to RVIPF
- Gov’t launches Customer Service Care Centre for BVI
- Tour business loses thousands since COVID-19 but most customers promise return — Gumption
- Persons laid off in ‘improper manner’ told to report matter to Labour Department
- Local farming network rolls out initiative to boost food production! Volunteers learn craft
- Third public contract for repair works on VG signed within days
- New 7pm to 6am curfew will start Sunday — Premier
- One new COVID-19 case confirmed | BVI’s total climbs to 7
- ICWI drives customers to digital channels
- Local author wins top Caribbean literary award
- Food security now the priority but medical marijuana initiative still coming — Dr Wheatley
- Government’s free water delivery extended to June
- BVI Hands-Free initiative assists over 300 persons so far
- Duo found with firearm granted bail | One claims to be hitchhiker, court hears
- No penalties for visitors with expired landing permits | Those persons to get priority this week
- ‘Money transfer services will reopen after economy mushrooms’
- Labour Department not accepting or issuing certain new work permit applications till July 31
- RDA to issue 19 contracts, inject $40M in projects territory-wide
- 1300 local jobs, 77 businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic
- Adjustments to be made to the RT traffic reform following simulation
- Two repair contracts signed | Construction works to commence on VG in weeks
- COMMENTARY: Corona, regionalisation and self-sufficient markets
- Another delay | Tambu Frett’s matter escalates to a special hearing
- Gov’t minister projects COVID-19 vaccine two months earlier than expert’s projection
- BVI ranks 5th in OECS for number of COVID-19 tests done per capita
- Premier complains to UK after governor withholds BVI Airways report for over 10 weeks
- Wheatley reports ‘backlog’ at Labour Department since lockdown
- Proposed gambling bill could boost local tourism through horse racing
- Magistrate chides lawyer for being ‘unprepared’ for court
- 27 additional samples test negative for COVID-19, nine more pending
- App created for residents to stand in virtual queues to access goods and services
- Systems in place to monitor public officers working remotely from home
- Regional govt’s urged continue immunization for other diseases despite COVID-19 pandemic
- Gov’t reintroducing voucher programme to feed needy post-lockdown
- Gov’t now accepting payments through remote processing
- Over a dozen more business categories now approved to reopen
- Laptops for lease | Education Minister unveils plans to facilitate e-learning locally
- Beach ban a crowd-control issue | RVIPF lacks manpower to effectively patrol — Wheatley
- Charter company offers reduced rates for residents to commute between Anegada and Beef Island
- SURVEY: Majority of residents’ income earnings heavily affected by COVID-19
- Loaded firearm found in vehicle | Two men arrested
- Marathon reels in over $10K for charities!
- ‘Bobby’s owner will have his day in court’ | Top cop says RVIPF getting backlash over businessman’s arrest
- Wheatley pumping monthly district budget into agriculture for Virgin Gorda and Anegada
- Harneys lays off a number of its BVI staff members
- Public safety risk! Some unauthorised businesses reportedly reopened — Premier
- Over 250 businesses inspected and approved for operation so far
- Economy to be assessed after first two weeks of internal reopening
- PHOTOS: Day 1 of the BVI’s ‘new regular’
- Demand greater than supply! COVID-19 crisis causes boom in local agriculture sector
- Gov’t will seek COVID-19 medical supplies from non-US sources in the future
- ‘This is hard but your turn will come soon enough’, Premier tells grounded businesses
- Violators of free food initiative to be dealt with after investigations
- BVIAA seeks company to manage new VIP airport lounge
- COMMENTARY: Seven years of famine
- Kittitian woman found dead in Purcell Estate | Police launch probe
- Charter boat chefs walking a marathon aboard their vessels to raise funds for FSN
- Internal reopening of territory starts Monday | Curfew will be relaxed for 7 hours daily
- Another COVID-19 case confirmed in the BVI! Total now at six
- Six banks in BVI answer Premier’s call to offer moratoriums to clients affected by COVID-19
- Preparing for reopening | Public Officers undergo COVID-19 training
- Phone records indicate Frett may be part of a recurrent smuggling operation, court hears
- SURVEY: Alternative working arrangements a popular option for local companies since COVID-19
- Counselling to be provided for students psychologically affected by COVID-19
- Bi-monthly reports on economic stimulus package will be mandated
- Packed supermarket parking lots and relatively active Tortola streets during lockdown on Thursday
- USVI man fined and imprisoned for illegally entering BVI, breaking curfew
- Well over 100 curfew breaches since the BVI’s lockdown
- Residents ordering free groceries multiple times from the same household
- Virtual training for secondary school educators to start today
- Man who was allegedly found with items to ‘commit burglary’ remanded
- ‘Uniformed’ essential workers now allowed supermarket access
- Online graduation likely if COVID-19 continues to affect BVI — Wheatley
- Taxi operators seek to offer services in other areas as COVID-19 crashes tourism livelihood
- BVI to begin exporting fish to the region
- BVI ready for CXC e-testing as other countries in region reject proposal
- BVI launches ‘Airmid’ app for diagnosed, suspected or quarantined COVID-19 cases
- Still waiting for food
- BVI manufacturers answer demand for masks | Creates locally-made, reusable product
- No telling where BVI would be if gov’t didn’t pass two budgets in 2019 — Fahie
- No bail! Accused store robber’s fingerprints allegedly found at crime scene
- BVI not using any COVID-19 treatment on positive cases
- Man jailed after breaking curfew to purchase marijuana
- Trinidadian fined after pleading guilty to overstaying
- Call the police! ‘Strange’ woman running grocery scam on VG
- Branson offers Necker Island as collateral for £500M loan bailout from UK gov’t
- Gov’t allocates $2.8M to HEOC for food delivery and garbage collection during curfew
- Taxing already-taxed money | Gov’t faces strong opposition for proposed 7% fee on $$ leaving BVI
- Essential workers must reapply for digital curfew passes
- Tazing incidents can’t be overlooked | Minister calls for police to exercise greater discretion
- BVI records its fifth confirmed case of COVID-19
- Online shopping dilemma! Days before some residents receive deliveries
- Extended curfew will run for 7 days! Residents can only access basic supplies via home deliveries
- Police will investigate any criminally false info about dead COVID patient — Governor
- Nearly 2 dozen additional samples being tested! Some persons living in dead woman’s building flee
- 7% tax on all $$ leaving the BVI via money transfers
- Gov’t extending territory-wide lockdown because of COVID-19 patient’s death
- Three arrested in connection to last month’s robbery and burglary
- UPDATE: Authorities discussing BVI’s way forward following territory’s first COVID-19 death
- COMMENTARY: The age of corona
- Police officer shot on Virgin Gorda | RVIPF launch probe
- Joint task force! 34 Customs, Immigration workers sworn in as auxiliary officers
- Fahie administration accused of flouting VI Constitution with treatment of curfew orders
- Residents dishonestly obtain food, vouchers! Premier says they wore disguises and leveraged votes
- Hairdressers, barbers added to govt’s ‘critical businesses’ list after Premier receives backlash
- Local supermarkets distance from newest reported COVID-19 patient
- Local telecoms providers offer concessions for online education
- Motorists must wait till DMV’s April 27 reopening to renew expired vehicle documents
- Another person in the BVI tests positive for COVID-19
- Schools to operate using ‘phased approach’ | Limited face-to-face classes may happen later on
- US releases BVI’s shipment of COVID-19 protective gear
- Gov’t issues appeal! Wants to lease hotels as isolation facilities for returning residents
- Gov’t wants UK to relax Financial Management policy so BVI can adequately fund COVID-19 relief
- I will reinstate a 24-hr lockdown if safety protocols are not followed, Premier warns
- All schools to remain closed in the BVI
- COVID-19 patient app to be launched | Screening area being created at hospital
- No entry for locals until June 2! Access only allowed via Beef Island airport
- Home delivery system in place! ‘District restrictions’ coming after lockdown lifts
- BVI now nearing a 100% recovery rate for COVID | Two official negative retests, one unofficial
- Governor declares six hotel rooms to be used as a ‘prison’
- Durante organizes initiative to help needy residents pay rent, utilities
- High response from residents in need of food supplies
- RTW partners with Social Development, FSN and Red Cross to assist vulnerable residents
- Man arrested and charged in connection to Pusser’s burglary
- BVI to enter ‘soft curfew’ next week | Borders will reopen to residents in a month
- BVIHSA establishes home delivery system for residents seeking to fill medical prescriptions
- Visitors opting to postpone instead of cancel vacations in BVI
- Surge in COVID-19 cases expected in the Caribbean within a month
- Stop it! Backyard burning a potential gateway for COVID-19
- Calypsonian was to use cancelled competition to promote legalizing marijuana locally
- Pussers Restaurant in Road Town burglarized
- Non-essential persons prohibited from visiting fire stations
- Response Team on VG assisting residents — Wheatley
- ‘This year’s VG Fest would have been epic!’ Patrice Roberts was among lineup — Organiser
- BVI seeks UK’s help to retrieve shipment of COVID-19 protective gear seized by US
- COMMENTARY: Corona and the exposure of horrific leadership
- BVI unofficially records two COVID-19 recoveries
- Persons who work this Easter must still be paid ‘holiday wage’, employers told
- ‘Advanced Passenger Information’ legislation being introduced
- Local beautician shares industry tips to help residents cope with COVID-19 depression
- Residents asked to donate blood urgently! Contact RVIPF before leaving home
- Work permit holders prohibited from entering the BVI for 30 days
- PHOTOS: Public spaces since the COVID-19 curfew
- Ministry addressing the needs of homeless and socially vulnerable during lockdown
- Local musician hosts online praise parties to uplift homebound residents
- CDB acquiring $3M in COVID-19 protective equipment for borrowing member countries
- BVI flags 38 countries! Limited entry allowed to compliant crew members of ships, aircraft
- RVIPF rolls out new measures to ward off COVID-19 | Things the public should know
- No tolerance! Premier alerted to pockets of domestic abuse locally
- ‘Medical staff vigilant but uneasy in COVID-19 crisis’
- Local youths encouraged to ‘be creative’ on social media during lockdown
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘Essentially homeless’
- EU pumps $8.6M to help BVI and other CARPHA member countries fight COVID-19
- Court defers sentencing, orders men to be quarantined
- First phase of economic stimulus package heads to Cabinet this week
- Fire Department reports rise in backyard burning since curfew
- Gov’t working on special waste management strategy for the BVI
- USVI man smuggled into territory to spend lockdown with pregnant girlfriend, court hears
- British PM in Intensive Care Unit as COVID-19 symptoms ‘worsen’
- Good news! 17 coronavirus tests return with negative results
- Police confirm at least one death on Tortola
- How are residents coping during lockdown?
- Gov’t asked to pay what they owe to small businesses affected by COVID-19
- Education Ministry assessing if students have the tools to access online classrooms from home
- Rotary and SSB partners to donate $50K to FSN
- Two arrested for illegal entry, local charged with ‘smuggling’
- ‘Supermarket lines worse than after 2017 hurricanes’
- COMMENTARY: The coronavirus and seven lean years
- COVID-19 Prevention: Tips to follow when entering your home
- Employers using COVID-19 as excuse to cut staff should be held accountable
- Gov’t was forced to allow entry of locals coming from COVID-19 flagged countries
- Port Purcell cargo facility allowed to open Friday and Saturday
- BVIOC pledges continued support to local athletes following postponement of Olympic Games
- Supermarkets now allowed to open until 9 pm as Thursday shoppers overwhelm stores
- Not exempted | Cuban doctors will be quarantined upon arrival
- LIST: Robbed VG bank among businesses opening this Thursday to Saturday
- Premier appeals to landlords, telecoms providers to show compassion during COVID-19
- Residents facing hardships to benefit from groceries from FSN — Premier
- Nine more persons tested for COVID-19 and awaiting results
- Shop for 14-days! BVI going on complete lockdown in 3 days
- CTL boss speaks unity, food sustainability and worker security
- Landlords shouldn’t be allowed to evict tenants who can’t pay rent due to COVID-19 — Walwyn
- Epidemiology Report: COVID-19 could infect 89% of BVI population in three months if left unchecked
- 143 persons in quarantine to be ‘guarded’ 24/7 — Premier
- ‘We’re not out of the woods yet’ | Residents to access more pickup and deliver services
- Anegada Renewable Project could cost up to $6M, BVIEC evaluating 5 bidders
- ‘Overwhelming’ response as work to assist fisherfolk and farmers starts
- New 14-day curfew to take effect on Thursday
- BVI students to benefit from free online study programme
- Gov’t funds transportation costs for VG dialysis patients during curfew
- House of Assembly to meet remotely due to COVID-19 threat
- Bank of Asia donates over 10K medical items to fight COVID-19
- Premier to regional leaders: ‘Limitless’ opportunities exist for trade at this time
- UK awaiting OTs plan to reduce economic impact of virus before offering help
- Domestic violence more probable during curfew, Gender Affairs Office calls for peace
- Main Street grocery store burglarised during curfew
- UPDATE: BVI confirms third imported coronavirus case | Patient has ‘mild symptoms’
- At least eight arrested for breaking curfew
- CXC ‘modifies’ exam process due to COVID-19 | Exam dates pushed
- Cuban doctors invited to help BVI in COVID-19 fight — Premier
- Businesses urged to establish ‘pandemic leave’ employment package for workers
- Gov’t to host Regional Trade & Commerce Symposium online
- ‘The Minister gave me permission’, says Cline after curfew arrest
- Leaving to dispose garbage and walking pets prohibited during lockdown
- Imprisonment or thousands in fines for persons who breach new quarantine law
- New legislation passed to ensure continuity of financial services during any major disaster
- COMMENTARY: Corona recession or depression
- Gov’t seeking funding from UK to assist residents left unemployed by COVID-19
- One arrested for breaking curfew
- Police Commissioner under quarantine after travel through US
- ‘Essential services’ list: Who is allowed to go to work during lockdown?
- Isolation Unit for COVID-19 cases in place at hospital
- Gov’t seeking $100M Earthquake Catastrophe Insurance coverage for BVI
- Hospital visits now only available to Obstetric and Paediatric patients
- UK Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
- Don’t smuggle people into the BVI, Premier warns
- Queues of shoppers flock supermarkets ahead of six-day lockdown
- Not everybody that feels sick will be tested, persons must have specific symptoms — Premier
- Gov’t negotiating with banks about loan payments of affected residents
- Don’t stigmatise persons for getting tested for COVID-19
- Stores told to implement measures to prevent crowding | Gov’t makes shopping suggestions
- Territorial curfew in effect for in the BVI!
- 117 quarantined locally, 9 awaiting test results for COVID-19
- BVI confirms first two cases of coronavirus
- Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
- Dangerous bend! Residents call for road markings along Gene Hill
- Economic stimulus packages coming to aid residents impacted by COVID-19
- Full lockdown coming | Gov’t to close borders to outgoing traffic too
- Emergency HOA sitting being held to strengthen quarantine and curfew laws
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘This one is about country!’
- Police investigating Tuesday-evening armed robbery on Tortola
- UPDATE: Crash victim in fatal traffic accident identified
- Business owners could be fined, jailed for disobeying curfew
- Public Health England to assist BVI in fight against COVID-19
- CIBC offers special financial assistance to clients affected by COVID-19
- COVID-19 and your national parks
- Cops forbidden from taking vacation leave outside the BVI
- RTW rewarding employees with bonuses for COVID-19 response
- Over $12M released to Health Ministry for COVID-19 fight
- Residents urged to conserve water
- Jury trials being temporarily halted
- Local businesses placed under curfew
- Decision to close local ports was tough but necessary | Even Premier’s daughters affected
- Judge dismisses major pollution case in High Court
- Medical clearance needed if you travelled recently, public officers told
- Man placed on probation bond for escaping prison 7 years ago
- BVI closing all local ports of entry for 14 days
- Cabinet approves $2M to stimulate local food production
- COMMENTARY: Stimulus won’t work
- UPDATE: Arrests made following armed bank robbery on VG
- Royal Navy ship to visit the BVI
- Public officers entitled to ‘pandemic leave’ to care for children
- Free water access for all Water & Sewage customers for 30 days
- Gov’t extending layoff period
- Magistrate’s Court commences social distancing practises
- RTW ready and here for the BVI
- Telecoms companies implement new measures in response to COVID-19 threat
- Educators to be trained in alternative learning platforms as schools undergo closure
- BVIHSA roll out new hospital policies amid COVID-19 threat
- UK Minister promises medical supplies, support
- 2020 Caribe Wave Exercise excluding evacuation component to prevent mass gathering
- Gov’t restricts visits to prison and residential establishments
- Select travellers banned! Social gatherings now limited to 30 persons
- All local schools closing for 14 days starting Thursday
- Penn calls for Internet Exchange Point to manage heavier online traffic from COVID-19 response
- Diamond Pump Station undergoing repairs following motor damage
- Governor calls for a behavioural change locally amid pandemic
- BVI to lose millions because of Spring Regatta postponement
- Opposition calls for gov’t to create Hardship Fund amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Ready to respond despite possible $$ downturn
- COVID-19 cases in the Caribbean nearing 100 mark
- Opposition calls on gov’t to close all schools for 30 to 60 days
- Local supermarkets increase sanitary measures; says there’s no need for panic-buying
- Venezuelan dies after falling from local cineplex
- Businesses should consider operating from home if possible
- BVI restricts travel from WHO’s list of ‘special interest countries’
- BVI turns to UK for ‘suitably-equipped ship’ to quarantine potential COVID-19 cases
- Police investigate Friday night robbery report at RiteWay
- COMMENTARY: Corona, economics and fear
- Neighbouring USVI confirms first case of COVID-19
- Premier declares 30-day ban on all cruise ships; local festivals postponed
- HLSCC extends Spring Break period; college prepares online learning measures
- COVID-19 hotline, testing equipment now available in BVI
- Nanny Cay eyes more land-based tourism with 13 additional rooms
- LIAT issues special travel advisory, waives flight change and cancellation fees
- Rewarding year | Honour and dignity restored to HOA, says Willock
- Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton appointed PS in Premier’s Office
- COVID-19 cases increase in the Caribbean
- Cedar School dethrones ESHS to win 2020 debate competition
- ‘I wouldn’t last in prison’ | Ugandan begs for mercy ahead of sentencing
- Youth parliament training begins ahead of end-of-month relaunch
- Jamaican man pleads guilty to wounding US chef
- Sickly PR man reportedly denied phone call, medication and shower since in local custody
- New York Times ranks BVI as #2 best place to visit this year
- Modern agriculture and fisheries complexes to be established across BVI
- Temperature testing to be added to screening process at local ports of entry
- African reportedly caught at airport with $23K concealed in shoe and pants
- Puerto Rican allegedly held with $39K at airport
- Reaching Out Foundation launches fundraiser series to support local schools
- Jamaica confirms first imported case of the Coronavirus
- Restoration project at recreational grounds halted to facilitate bigger plans
- First-ever student Junior Minister of Education to be introduced in BVI
- Land swap: Plans underway to switch Magistrate’s Court with special needs school
- Ministry implementing Education Advisory Board and Special Education Committee
- Police Week continues with career expo this month
- Deadly coral disease nearing the BVI waters
- COMMENTARY: The economic fallout from corona
- Proposed gambling law: Commission to oversee gaming sector, issue licenses
- Calypso competition returning to VG Easter Fest this year
- Stiff penalties for persons caught in breach of govt’s proposed gambling laws
- DDM, Health Ministry instructed to revisit emergency shelter responsibilities
- Alzheimer’s Association partners with Unite BVI to host ‘Dementia Friends’ this month
- Trial for $30M cocaine bust delayed | Prosecutors not ready
- BVI establishes coronavirus reponse team | Results confirm no cases of COVID-19 locally
- Josiah’s Bay woman found guilty for using vehicle to break man’s ankle
- Agricultural science to be reintroduced at HLSCC — Wheatley
- New TRC heads advised to hire attorney to address internet issues, if necessary
- $65K contract signed for phase one of repairs to Old Gov’t House Museum
- First phase of BVI’s new border management system to be installed in weeks
- Nat’l Emergency Operations Centre being activated amid increased coronavirus reports regionally
- Gov’t acquires new asphalt plant
- Inter-Primary Schools Championship kicks off today
- Chinnery’s appeal of 2016 firearm conviction dismissed
- Test results for suspected coronavirus carrier delayed
- Gov’t awaiting decision from US court regarding former attorney in BVI Airways case
- Gov’t considering to impose fees to use public restrooms at select beaches
- Merchant Shipping Act getting 21 changes | Includes drunk seafarer policy, mandatory insurance
- Leases and contracts to restore thriving local agriculture sector to be signed
- Remembering HL Stoutt, a man of vision and strong leadership
- High Court to get power to enforce debt payments by imposing on a debtor’s assets
- BVI ordering equipment to test for coronavirus itself
- COMMENTARY: Coronavirus – the joker in the pack
- Increase in boats berthing in the BVI | Gov’t concerned about long-term residency on vessels
- 61-year-old man found dead at Gene Hill
- Labour Ministry introducing Skilled Workers Amnesty Programme this year
- Premier optimistic BVI will still receive UK loan guarantee
- Falsely circulating photo of alleged coronavirus carrier is why BVI needs Cyber Crime amendment
- Lewis, Wattley appointed new heads of TRC Board | Tasked to fix BVI’s internet issues
- No confirmed coronavirus case | Suspected person quarantined pending further tests — Premier
- Anthony McMaster appointed Acting RDA boss after ‘rigorous review’
- Health Ministry now ensuring ‘enhanced screening’ after cruise ship denied entry into BVI
- Suspected case of coronavirus in BVI | Local health officials thrust into ’emergency meeting’
- Taxi & Livery Commission inspectors to get more powers, JJ Parsons appointed director
- National Tourism Plan under review, says Premier
- Work on JVD Ferry Dock to resume in March, project to cost over $250K
- Territory-wide protected areas expanding — Wheatley
- Gov’t names persons who were BVI Airways shareholders! Some are BVI residents
- ‘VIP gov’t will never silence media’, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment
- Gov’t owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers — Premier
- Don’t quit your job when starting a business, banker advises
- Premier refutes Governor’s claim that gov’t not supporting RDA
- BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017
- Overhaul of faulty East End, CGB sewerage systems to begin this year
- High Surf Advisory in effect till Thursday as BVI experiences ‘shower activity’
- Tourist Board introducing Wireless Network Strategic Plan in BVI
- Over 200 persons approved for housing assistance to date
- Premier assures the safety of BVI offices in coronavirus-hit China
- Sea Cows Bay water woes to end soon — Utilities Minister
- BVI Financial Accounting Reporting System to receive ‘Country by Country Reporting’
- Additional school year in public high schools no longer mandatory
- Ban on night flights to Anegada airport being lifted
- Improvements to road network forging ahead — Rymer
- Man fined for assaulting family member at VG restaurant
- Canadian visitor dies while vacationing in BVI
- Man dies in quad bike accident near OneMart, identified as Kehinda Frett
- COMMENTARY: C’bbean countries autonomous of the UK and EU are a model for OTs to follow
- Closed season | Illegal to harvest certain fish species now, public told
- 56-year single-engine aircraft ban lifted at VG airport as new airline expresses interest to operate
- At long last! Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre opens on VG, to commence operations next week
- Gov’t implementing Deposit Insurance Policy to protect insured residents
- DMV hosting event for riders to get licensed, registered
- Man charged for 2016 murder, remanded to HMP
- ‘Today’s a bit strange’ | Maduro-Caines marks first time in HOA as a VIP gov’t member
- Man files lawsuit after losing land because of ‘faulty’ drug case
- Fraser to seek update on BVI Airways and NDP’s reported pre-election contracts
- DEBATE: Should gov’t tax money sent abroad and is free tertiary education a burden to taxpayers?
- Rotary Club donates $50K to BVIHSA for new medical centre on VG
- BVI signs CARICOM agreement to establish medical schools
- Gov’t now has access to satellite imagery remote sensing technology
- ‘Powerful’ landlord threatens to get accused tenant deported, court hears
- EU Update: BVI recognised as a tax-compliant jurisdiction
- Cash found among drugs aboard fisherman’s vessel forfeited to Crown
- Local healthcare facilities collaborating as preparative measure for Coronavirus
- New legislation and statutory body coming to boost BVI agriculture
- Territory putting earthquake and tsunami measures in place
- Franklin Walters is the new chair of VG Easter Festival subcommittee
- 5 more athletes qualify for nat’l team for 2020 CARIFTA Games
- David Archer is Acting Governor
- Prison to implement modern security system, increase surveillance
- Strengthening ties | BVI supports 49th Agriculture Fest in St Croix
- Local nurse wins SUV in BVI Red Cross fundraiser
- Social commentator appointed to head govt’s scholarship committee
- Freak accident at popular food store
- COMMENTARY: The safest destination
- Royal Knights and Under the Tree draw first blood in 2020 T20 cricket competition
- Shawn Henry suing for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution
- Gov’t to implement code of conduct laws for public officials
- Police officer suing commissioner for not promoting him
- Gen-Y Factor auditions kick off next month; $10K prize this year
- BVI can save roughly $80M over 5 years if residents, businesses adopt greener practices
- Police were searching for gun when they allegedly found drugs, court hears
- Controversial Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act now law
- New BVI Now app launched | Promises to put BVI above the competition
- Virtual CXC workshops to be possibly implemented in BVI
- Police issues arrest warrant for West End resident
- State-of-the-art imaging suite now at territory’s main hospital
- Entrepreneurial school to be established in the BVI
- New conditions to be added to trade licenses of int’l investors — Premier
- Financial hardships plague D9 residents; eat into district’s budget
- Thirty locals land jobs at newly-opened Petrus Plaza via govt’s employment programme
- Court ruling | Foxy files complaint against wife and daughter
- CGB sewerage stench ‘unbearable’ | Forces community meeting to premature end
- VGROC radio returning! Signalling from other stations reportedly poor on parts of VG
- BVI’s role in marine sustainability highlight at the UN
- Belmont Association adopts Leonora Delville Primary! Gifts school with $13K!
- Great Mountain road to undergo repairs
- I am responsible for all UK funding — Governor
- Six years after, Penn expected to be appointed more permanently as Chief Immigration Officer
- Ministry unaware of any ‘other incidents’ of student mistreatment
- Albanians fined! BVI was not their final destination, court hears
- Ministry praises school counsellors
- COMMENTARY: Brexit, nationalism, and globalism
- Govt gets maritime equipment to conduct marine surveys
- Little Dix Bay reports increased local, int’l interest in resort
- Language barrier thwarts court proceedings for accused Albanians
- All still not well, refurbished schools in need of better furniture, etc — Turnbull
- New In-Transit Lounge will lower chances of illegal immigrants entering undetected — BVIAA
- Venezuelan fined $1K for illegal entry
- Six trained to improve quality of pre-hospital services in BVI
- Propane tanks contributing to PWP fires, gov’t exploring safer disposal measures
- BVI, USVI representatives to meet monthly to further negotiations between territories
- No deterrence! Fines for riders not wearing helmet too low — Fraser
- Utility companies excavating roads but still neglect to repair
- Seeking $25K | Crash victim in critical condition at hospital as he turns 30
- Governor delays govt’s Cyber Crime amendment due to concerns with freedom of speech and press
- Increased reports of teachers mistreating students following ‘detergent incident’ — Turnbull
- Costly concern | Cattle a ‘menace’ to Spooner’s Estate residents
- Gov’t requests associate membership with CARIFORUM to continue EU relations
- Two contracts signed for road works on Jost Van Dyke
- Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting convenes today! Political leaders share vision
- Telephone Services Management Unit not paid for major additional duties since 2017
- Incinerator’s critical scrubber device coming by end of March
- Gov’t asks UK to create a Sustainable Development Fund for OTs amid Brexit
- Negative label! Fraser wants the ‘Elevator Hill’ renamed
- Family of slain youngster appeals for public help locate killer
- Still no answers regarding gov’t contracts despite multiple questions, letters to Premier
- BVIAA to make roughly $130K to $156K yearly with new In-Transit Lounge
- Local hospitality worker seeks to raise $200K as she battles cancer
- No need for panic | Personal hygiene an effective tool to combat coronavirus
- Tortola’s COURAGE & HONOUR wins feature horse race on Sunday
- One dead, another seriously injured in two separate Tortola accidents
- COMMENTARY: Brexit is simple English tribalism
- Horseracing back on this Sunday with seven races!
- MOU signed to give territorial rescue team specialised training, $261K in equipment
- Study finds that Sea Cows Bay is ‘vulnerable’, residents urged to establish committee to take action
- Hospital ready | Health screening for Coronavirus in place at ports
- Local companies awarded contracts for repairs to AO Shirley Grounds
- BFEC defeat ESHS in debates; ESHS advance as highest scoring loser
- Gov’t approves more $$ to pay legal costs for economic substance legislation
- Manhunt on for possibly ‘armed and dangerous’ Kevin Tyson — RVIPF
- Mangrove nursery to be established at HLSCC
- Cabinet increases stipend for BVIPA, BVITB board members
- New In-Transit Lounge coming to Beef Island Airport
- Man fined $8,500 for cocaine and cannabis
- Gov’t grants permission for 39 commercial moorings to be installed at Peter Island
- Flow moving flagship store to Romasco Plaza
- Health Minister activates Quarantine Authority as precaution against Coronavirus
- Incinerator repaired! Will operate in 12-hour shifts starting today
- Fraser urges residents to sue gov’t over environmental issues
- Health Ministry restoring BVI’s ‘Pandemic Influenza Plan’ in anticipation of coronavirus
- BVIPA seeking new Managing Director | Samuel acting in post
- Cargo and passengers to be separated on entry at VG Yacht Harbour
- Sub-committee for VG Easter Fest in pipeline | Festival starts April 11
- Several dozens of deadly weapons, drugs, phones infiltrated into HMP
- Permission needed to operate! RT seeing increase in ‘pop-up shops’
- Cedar and Claudia Creque advance to semi-finals of school debates
- Legislation to benefit nurses and midwives promised for the BVI
- Immigration and health officials meeting to discuss measures to guard against Coronavirus
- Mixed results | New kiosks reveal generally satisfied travellers at airport
- Penn-led PAC promises to probe VIP gov’t and past NDP spending
- A local was ‘never intended’ to head RDA — Turnbull
- Premier open to discussions with other legislators willing to switch
- Three local junior athletes qualify for 2020 CARIFTA Games
- COMMENTARY: Victimisation in politics
- Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
- CCTV cameras to finally return to bolster local policing
- Premier takes time off, Malone is Acting Premier
- Govt’s medical marijuana initiative all ‘hype with no substance’ — Opposition
- Water & Sewerage employee accused of stealing over $42K from department
- Political victimisation even more prevalent in the BVI, Penn claims
- Anti-doping education programme being rolled out for local athletes
- RDA CEO’s resignation will have serious implications for the BVI
- From Facebook to TV | Cindy Rosan-Jones to host talk show
- Maduro-Caines’ switch to VIP was ‘clever’ but it doesn’t dictate my political future
- Gov’t signs MOU for solar technician training
- CXC creating electronic testing platform | Quicker results promised
- Rymer plans large-scale clean-up for 5th District
- Faulty unit behind widespread blackouts on Wednesday
- Gov’t workers told to focus on revenue generation this year
- Delinquent fathers to be barred from travelling under upcoming child-support legislation — Premier
- Porn videos of young girls with older men in BVI is alarming, support group needed
- BVI participating in CXC’s 5-year strategic planning
- Adverse weather not affiliated with tropical cyclone activity, says DDM
- More jobs coming as gov’t signs ‘redevelopment’ deal with Peter Island
- ‘Community effort’ hailed as the way to effectively combat local health issues
- Public told to remove containers from BVI Fishing Complex by January 31
- ‘I am truly disappointed’: Maduro-Caines’ decision was unexpected and without consultation — Penn
- Premier defends his govt’s proposed ‘high’ penalties in BVI’s Cyber Crime Amendment Bill
- Reservoir repaired and running water returns to First District
- Funding UK gives to governor should be included in BVI’s budget
- UPDATE: Alvera Maduro-Caines joins the VIP! Fahie is a productive leader
- VG ferry dock closed due to bad weather | Marine advisories in effect
- Prison educator takes on role of mom, sister, confidant to dispirited inmates
- Recently-refurbished basketball court in West End vandalised
- Jevone Demming of VG loses appeal in attempted murder case
- RVIPF exploring technology as a way to arrest motorbike problem
- 2020 BVI Spring Regatta already sparking global interest
- COMMENTARY: Meghan, Brexit, and change
- Lack of resources could set back outstanding financial audits even furth
- Waive taxes for USVI visitors coming for Sunday’s horse races
- Former Attorney General urges local lawyers to volunteer more
- Understaffed! Youth Affairs Department without key officers for roughly 4 years
- Enumerators needed for 2020 Population & Housing Census
- Man who assaults, threatens to rape ex-lover jailed for a year
- Unsafe for police to ‘chase’ bikers! Reckless riders being prosecuted
- ‘Earthquake swarm’ leaves researchers puzzled and DDM on ‘high alert’
- Execution style murder! Norford allegedly used post-Irma prison break to kill victim
- Community meetings coming to Ninth District this month
- Gov’t to give 100 locals land to cultivate medical marijuana
- St Kitts man charged for 2017 murder, allegedly seen leaving victim’s home after killing
- Gov’t never gave RDA a full chance so I sympathise with CEO’s decision to resign — Governor
- Fisherfolk urged to exercise safety during hazardous sea conditions
- Regional body to overhaul legal Code of Ethics for BVI and all member countries
- Cabinet to host meeting on another sister island
- Paul Bayly resigns as CEO of RDA
- Gov’t receives marine survey data from UK programme
- DDM receiving increased requests for earthquake education sessions from local private sector
- Fahie encourages district reps to implement afterschool programme
- Anonymous donor commits to rebuilding Isabella Morris Primary
- Sanitation officers lodge complaints about continued improper dumping
- Prison to revamp poultry business | Farming a route to rehabilitation
- Over 600 acres at Beef Island to be developed — Premier
- BVI still negotiating with UK over £300 million loan guarantee offer
- Virgin Gorda airport reopens after second closure in months
- 2020 Population and Housing Census confirmed to start in June
- Even more tremors rock Puerto Rico/BVI region
- Warning in effect! Hazardous sea conditions forecast for BVI
- New Law Year to open in January for the first time
- Remaining 2016 increments to be paid by February 28 — Archer Jr
- Magistrate’s brother granted $50K bail for gun-related charges
- Fees to host events at local community centres reinstated
- Gov’t granted extension to store derelict items at Pockwood Pond
- France blacklists BVI as a non-cooperative tax haven
- Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit appointed Acting DPP
- Bail denied | Hodge’s second gun charge in 2 years; was already on bail
- Gov’t to create Revolving Fund for young entrepreneurs
- Rhodni Skelton appointed Acting Director of Tourist Board
- COMMENTARY: Is a war coming since US kills Iran’s military leader?
- eVisa border system to be installed at local ports of entry next week
- Rosewood Little Dix Bay reopens on VG with many new features
- Alleged gunman racks up 5 charges in connection to weekend shooting
- BVI disaster-prone so follow building code and insure properties
- Stakeholder meetings commence for roll-out of e-Government laws
- VG airport closed again! Another fire truck malfunction in 5 months
- Second major earthquake rocks PR this morning, tremor felt in BVI
- ‘Up to govt to ultimately establish a housing estate for the homeless’
- Park & Ride shuttle to become a permanent service in Road Town
- $100K to clear garbage site in Paraquita Bay
- Nat’l Parks Trust receives int’l award for local conservation efforts
- VISAR appoints new Executive Creative Director and Operations Manager
- ‘Residents refuse to participate!’ Statistics Office raises concern ahead 2020 population census
- Beef Island airport to undergo upgrades to enhance passenger experience, increase revenue
- Dramatic increase in applications for construction and development in 2019
- Tourist Board should utilise local athletes to further promote the BVI
- Police probe January 3 shooting that left one person injured
- One dead another hospitalised following boating accident off Guana Island
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cruise ‘double dock’
- RVIPF cops replaced Premier’s bodyguards after undergoing ‘close protection’ training
- $3M to repair road between Slaney and Duff’s Bottom
- Gov’t has ‘not entered the marijuana business’, we’re only involved in the sale — Malone
- 95% complete! Full repairs to incinerator delayed by death and holidays
- BVIPA introduces new booking system to enhance operations
- No jury trials for months now! Fraser says non-Belongers should not become jurors
- Gov’t pledges full financial support to local athletes participating in Summer Olympic Games
- Opposition legislator reports decline in registered vessels locally
- Patrons flock Foxy’s Old Year’s Celebration to ring in new year
- Gov’t will be involved in selling of medicinal marijuana products too
- RVIPF reports a drop in crime and increase in crime detection for 2019
- BVIPA sees 37% boost in revenue this year
- New Police Act to address challenges in relation to policing crime locally
- Unbearable assault! Unemployed drag racers a nightly nuisance to residents — Lorna Smith
- Premier spreads Christmas cheer at hospital
- Water & Sewerage is a ‘disaster’, turn it into a statutory body — Vanterpool
- Harrigan-Scott receives BVI Athletics Lifetime Achievement Award
- Contracts valued a combined $1.7M awarded to two companies for rehabilitation of Admin Complex
- COMMENTARY: Brexit and a new ‘special relationship’
- Governor’s Office requesting up to $80K from gov’t for new vehicle
- Customer Service Touch Terminals installed at two local ports of entry
- Other OT’s offer better pay to gov’t lawyers than BVI — Scatliffe-Esprit
- Heavy rains disrupt Boxing Day Races; event pushed to January 19
- C&W Foundation, Miss World Organisation donates $25K to ESHS
- HLSCC to benefit from $1.7 million in gov’t subsidies
- From disaster comes decor | Craft Alive vendor creates Christmas decorations with mango seeds
- A vehicle for Christmas! East End resident the grand prize winner of RVIPF raffle
- SFC meetings not what it used to be — Fraser
- Two caught at sea with $500K, accused men deny knowledge of cash
- Reports of inappropriate exposure! Parents told to monitor children’s use of smart devices
- Gov’t allocates initial $3.4 million to Land Bank initiative
- LIAT resumes direct flights between BVI and Barbados
- Canadian visitor dies during ‘marine incident’ on VG, police probe
- Still grieving | Fresh public appeal from mother 4 years after son’s pre-Christmas murder
- Rise in complaints from inmates | Complaints Commissioner calls for Human Rights body
- First-ever large commercial plane lands on Beef Island
- Increase in criminal cases | ODPP in search of six prosecutors
- Turnbull calls for government to do more for local Cadet Corps
- First public building in JVD named after local
- COMMENTARY: Life, Death, and Christmas
- Unite BVI and gov’t partner to donate $300K to HLSCC marine programme
- Local pensioners concerned over recent bank purchases
- Millions being spent yet RDA is not operating as it should, says Fraser
- Works on fire substations across the BVI progressing
- FRASER: Some expat gov’t employees aggrieved! Still no permanent status after 20 years
- Pre-Xmas cleanup | Bins for bulky waste to be positioned territory-wide
- Change the archaic laws! Too easy to ‘legally steal’ someone’s property in BVI — Fraser
- Donald Trump is impeached! Now faces trial in US Senate
- Tourist Board receives $3.5M for product enhancement; creates Director of Projects post
- Cabinet officially approves larger bikes for BVI, only gov’t-authorised dealers can import
- No information forthcoming on consultancy contracts issue by gov’t — Opposition
- Major water leaks detected in Sea Cow’s Bay area; over 250 gallons being wasted per minute
- Final rotation | I embrace the opportunities as Deputy Premier, says Malone
- Too soon! Expats accessing NHI after one month in the BVI is ‘wrong’ — Fraser
- Underperforming gov’t workers not being disciplined! New persons being hired to fill void
- Control panel for incinerator installed! Electrical works in final stages
- Another ‘goalpost shift’? Int’l community forces new changes to BVI Business Companies Act
- Painful | Another Christmas and many still in damaged homes, offices — Governor
- Teen charged in Huntums Ghut shooting, denied bail
- ‘Rookie move, Mr Speaker!’ Opposition questions 10-minute rush to close budget debate during their absence
- Give gov’t employees extra $50K to invest, encourage early retirement — Vanterpool
- More than 1,500 awarded certificates of residency, Belongership
- Fraser bats for the HoA to become a statutory body
- Premier: Revenue from financial services drops $30 million this year!
- Politicians should not be giving $$ to constituents | Give funds to Social Development for disbursement — Vanterpool
- Attorney General’s contract might not be extended in 2020, new AG could be BVIslander
- False claims! Gov’t is not developing a national cryptocurrency for BVI — Premier’s Office
- COMMENTARY: The Thrift Paradox
- Plans for Foxy’s Old Year’s Night party underway
- Budget debate kicks off today, only one Opposition member present for start
- Fake news! My tenure as Deputy Premier ended, Malone to be sworn in next — Wheatley
- Gunman escapes minimum 10-yr sentence for 2016 shooting because of ‘mental challenges’
- Young and gifted | 11-year-old pens children’s book to join fraternity of BVI authors
- Major savings on subsidy costs expected for BVIEC with Anegada Renewable Energy Project
- Governor deports fake visa holder
- It’s official! Gov’t signs agreement with Airbnb for Hotel Accommodation Tax
- Youngster fined $5K for burglarizing animal shelter
- BVI now seeing a decline in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease cases
- Farewell Honourable RT O’Neal!
- Gov’t and NHI stand to save millions if more kidney transplants are conducted in the BVI
- Huge int’l interest shown BVIEC’s Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy Project
- Major trial ahead | At least 16 Crown witnesses to give evidence in ‘$30M cocaine haul’ case
- BVI to undertake 18-month programme to detect and control disease outbreaks
- Man fined over $5K for cocaine, gets suspended sentence
- Major cryptocurrency moves! Gov’t reportedly to develop a national digital currency for BVI
- Mega-yacht owners to receive duty-free fuel purchases — Premier
- Walwyn in the courtroom! Represents client in criminal damage case
- RTW employees, Northwest company runs to raise support for Diabetes Association
- NHI urged to consider implementing a kidney transplant policy for BVI
- Christmas on DeCastro Street may have to relocate again — City Manager
- Calls made in HOA for park, permanent public holiday, and documentary project of RT O’Neal
- New High Court appointment | Justice Ann-Marie Smith reassigned to Antigua
- 2020 Olympic Games tickets now available online for BVI residents
- Lying in state | Members of the public pay respect to late legislator
- Beautiful and historic | Son gifts dad with organ in BVI’s first-ever kidney transplant
- Xmas on DeCastro Street reels in largest-ever vendor turnout | Event attracts cruise visitors
- Scotiabank BVI bank sold for $120M to T&T company
- Miss BVI wows Miss Universe pageant in a dress inspired by territory’s national tree
- COMMENTARY: End of hurricane season brings reflection on BVI external response to Irma
- COMMENTARY: What happens after Britain leaves the European Union
- 100K persons expected at TPP’s 3rd annual 12 Days of Christmas event
- Former Trade Minister: Timing of junior minister swap ‘very unusual’ | Portfolio requires continuity
- ‘Lawyers here need discipline!’ Accused drug offender raises concern about legal costs in BVI
- Gov’t rolling out ‘Park and Ride’ initiative in RT to ease traffic congestion during Xmas
- Roughly 23 truckers down to participate in BVI’s first-ever Truck Show
- Mrs BVI stands a good chance at making top 5 in Mrs Globe pageant
- Well-known taximan shot during armed home robbery
- Local police officer charged with indecent assault on minor
- Full transportation organised for residents across BVI to attend state funeral of RT O’Neal
- Each sister island should have a separate District Representative — Fraser
- Jamaican granted bail after allegedly wounding man with knife, claims self-defence
- Numerous proposals | BVI could become a financial technology hub
- Premier promises to rebuild Prospect Reef before his current term in office ends
- Full access to recreational grounds to resume after complete restoration in 2020
- Ralph T O’Neal to be buried on VG following closed-casket funeral, motorcade
- Residents advised not to consume Romaine lettuce in light of E coli outbreak
- Water & Sewerage Department rolling out digital meters
- Cabinet waives tender process to award Skelton Cline new gov’t consultancy contract
- Red Cross donates 800 items to help fight mosquito-borne diseases in BVI
- BVI inks contract for top-notch border management and e-Visa system
- Locally-owned cultural museum reopens after being thrashed by 2017 hurricanes
- Tree of Hands to resume Santa parade, hand delivery of Christmas gifts to local children
- Improved transportation service around Anegada promised for next year’s Lobster Fest
- Proceeds from Lobster Fest shuttle being donated to school on Anegada
- BVI calls for review of procurement policies to help small-island states after disasters
- December 11 declared as a special public holiday for Ralph O’Neal’s state funeral
- A Virgin Islands treasury note (Part A)
- Digicel appoints new CEO
- Climate Change Trust Fund Act to be amended to allow BVI more access to int’l funding
- Independent Airport Police Service to be established, BVIAA seeking applicants for job
- Premier promises to commence reconstruction of two sister islands schools next year
- BVIAA to VI Airlink: We have to ease burden on the treasury
- Historic! Brathwaite the first BVI queen to ever make top-40 in Miss World pageant
- Humane Society amasses $71K in donations for new shelter after one month
- ‘My duty to BVI transcends any office’ | Flax-Charles embraces change in portfolios
- SOL’s hurricane-hit Wickhams Cay service station to reopen shortly
- BVI eyes hosting OECS’ senior athletic championship next year
- Online condolence book being created to honour late legislator RT O’Neal
- BVI Athletic Association plans to field big team for 2020 CARIFTA Games
- DeCastro attends UK seminar as Trade Minister the same day she’s reassigned to Tourism role
- Man granted bail after allegedly molesting minor
- Flax-Charles’ tourism expertise will bolster the trade and business portfolio, Fahie claims
- Miss and Mrs BVI depart territory for respective international pageants
- Over 45 vendors showing interest in 21st staging of Christmas on deCastro Street
- Two injured after reportedly being mowed down in Road Town
- UPDATE: Premier confirms that Flax-Charles reassigned! Swaps portfolios with deCastro
- Costly | No home for our birds at Beef Island Airport, says VI Airlink
- BVI budgets getting bigger but service deliver less and less — Fraser
- Education Minister requests UNESCO’s assistance for further teacher training in BVI
- The Great March of 1949 the catalyst for the BVI’s development
- Legislator urges women to stand against discrimination, violence in BVI
- Employment growth! 2019 income tax revenue ‘surpasses expectations’ and reels in $51.8M
- Sensitisation programmes on witness anonymity legislation to be implemented
- Gov’t making moves to transform BVI into hub for financial technology
- BVICCHA to meet with gov’t for Business Solutions Forum
- COMMENTARY: UK and OTs | Toward soft colonialism or modern partnership?
- COMMENTARY: US and UK leaders’ xenophobia and race-hate has spiralled
- South African fined $1K for illegal stay
- Gov’t to implement ‘no import tax’ policy for hybrid vehicles and clean energy systems
- Tourist Board gets budget increase | BVI targets Canada, Scandinavia as tourism markets
- Premier praises IBC Act for catapulting BVI in financial services
- Historical plantation site on VG to receive facelift
- Digicel giving away $60K in cash and prizes this Christmas
- Supa Cop threatens to report lawyer for ‘disrupting court’; dispute cause adjournment
- Drag racing to become an official sport in the BVI, gov’t to begin search for designated area
- Gov’t plans to provide emergency airlift for visitors ahead of hurricanes
- BVI’s GDP projected to grow by one to three percent at the end of 2019, 2020 — Premier
- State funeral for Ralph T O’Neal scheduled for December 11
- Financial Assistance Programme promised for local fisherfolk
- Increased reports of gastroenteritis, residents urged to employ preventative practices
- Seven locals honoured during launch of Virgin Islands Communal Association
- Gov’t swaps land with HLSCC to ‘facilitate establishment of medical marijuana industry’
- NHI scheme to be restructured! Current system ‘in threat of failure’, says Premier
- Flow pushes to complete fixed-line service restoration by 2021
- Gov’t commissions review of designs for modern library in Road Town
- BVI visas to go on sale, Premier announces
- Premier announces $414M budget for 2020
- Gov’t enters 6 more lease agreements, to spend $500K on relocation costs
- Man accused of burglarizing home two nights in a row | Alleged intruder wins bail argument
- Inmates sometimes allowed to leave penitentiary for special visits
- 23 special waste bins to placed across BVI to collect ‘white waste’
- New tropical storm forms in Atlantic, weather system not expected to impact BVI
- Budget day today!
- Turnbull calls for gender-sensitive language to be reflected in HOA policies, constitution
- Woman charged for allegedly spending $20K erroneously deposited to bank account
- Gov’t to revise Student Code of Conduct policy to ‘build character’ of youths
- Resident urged to discontinue practices that harm marine local environment
- CTL offering pre-Black Friday sale, accompanying free ferry for VG residents
- COMMENTARY: The BVI’s 70-year journey on the path of self-determination
- COMMENTARY: The one percent
- PHOTOS: Culture Week Grand Food Fair
- Flow announces faster, cheaper prices for internet following meeting with Premier
- Gov’t to introduce legislation for the ‘production and sale’ of medical marijuana
- Anti-harassment legislation promised for visitors
- Untrue! Gov’t dismisses accusations made in relation to BVIEC board
- Rymer bats for more $$ | Says monthly $10K allocation for district assistance insufficient
- Dr Ricardo Wheatley is the new Director of BVI House Asia
- Vanterpool criticises gov’t for allowing BVIEC to function nearly 8 months without board
- Gov’t introducing legislation to accommodate, regulate gambling and betting in the BVI
- Reported complaints that some gov’t statutory boards victimising staff, VIP blamed
- Concerned | No need to fully evacuate admin complex for repairs, why is it taking 5 years?
- Agriculture department partners with police to clamp down on wandering animals
- ‘I’m not convinced Freedom of Information Act will make a difference’ — Fraser
- Opposition accuses VIP gov’t of nepotism, cronyism since taking office
- Gov’t grants Belonger status, certificates of residence to 400 expat applicants
- Gov’t to partner with BVIEC to train youths in installation of renewable energy systems
- Govt waives tender process to issue $190K contract for Admin Complex mould remediation
- VG man fined $1,000 for assaulting woman
- All flags lowered | Premier declares territorial period of mourning until RT O’Neal funeral
- Rush to get all derelict vehicles out the territory by December 31
- Premier promises improvements to BVI’s building legislation
- A territory mourns | Late Premier described as true statesman, legend
- Shift in inmates behaviours seen with non-punitive disciplinary action — HMP boss
- Emergency response agencies to conduct mass rescue exercises in BVI this week
- Former Premier Ralph T O’Neal has died at 85
- Landfill fire likely to be extinguished by nightfall, says minister
- Faster processing of development applications promised under new Planning Authority board
- Taste of Tortola gets flavourful reviews as patrons flock event
- BVI grants Bahamas’ request for BVIEC workers to extend time and continue assistance
- Relief! VG residents switch to Banco Popular following institution’s recent opening on island
- BVI honours retired Royal Air Force serviceman for Remembrance Day
- Road to El Dorado passes through apprenticeships and a stint in trade school
- BVI Spring Regatta adds ‘Performance Cruising’ class to 2020 festival
- Soon-to-be-opened Petrus Plaza to provide nearly 60 local jobs
- HLSCC graduates now ‘guaranteed acceptance’ into American university under MOU
- PENN: I will lead an active Public Accounts Committee when formed
- Gourmet Soiree pulls crowd | Proceeds go to top tourism students
- Culture Week turns 25 | Major activities planned
- Leasing Cutlass Tower for 3 and 5 years to facilitate Admin Complex repairs is necessary
- At long last, banking back on VG! Premier gives ‘99% guarantee’ services will expand to 5 days
- Over 5K signatures | Tourism authorities mum on anti-dolphin attraction petition
- Residents urged to get Influenza vaccination as PAHO forecasts possible pandemic
- Skelton Cline against temporary housing being built 2 years after hurricanes, criticises RDA
- Nearly 9 months after elections and PAC still not formed
- Court finds Prince guilty of possession of criminal proceeds in drug case
- Senior gov’t managers being trained in trade negotiation techniques
- Pediatric Wing receives bed linen donation
- Eight officers undergo 6-week course in close protection skills | Trained to int’l standard
- Over 14 months without wages has been ‘tough’, says Prospect Reef security guard
- Premier dodges commitment on pre-election promise to give PAC more powers
- New policy: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease must now be reported to health authorities
- Main Hospital to be assessed in February 2020 | Not an easy process, says administrators
- BVIAA receives new high jump bed from local company after 2 years of doing without
- Chronic disease the leading cause of deaths in the BVI
- Residents should be able to seek recourse from public service, not ‘white house on the hill’
- Hold gov’t accountable for the yet-to-be-delivered Freedom of Information Act
- First-ever Agri-Health & Wellness Expo being held in BVI
- Premier’s Office relocating | Paying $1.2M over 5 years to rent spaces at Cutlass Tower
- Trump, Brexit, and the working class
- Report on BVI Airways audit to be made public ‘shortly’, says governor
- Cocaine found on VG values over $30M, court hears | Local men granted $500K bail
- Nearly 60 confirmed cases of Hand-foot-and-mouth disease in BVI; one rare adolescent case
- BVI joins regional collaborative effort to rid Caribbean of sargassum nuisance
- Closure needed | RVIPF appeals for public’s help to solve murder, attempted murder cases
- Changing sign at hospital predicted to cost over $100K, old sign to remain a while longer
- Health agencies to hold meetings on Hand-foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in territory
- BVIPA to expand Port Purcell’s bulkhead to accommodate larger cargo vessels
- Local becomes first to represent an OT as delegate in Int’l Leadership Programme
- Hurricane-ravaged hotel being sold | Tamarind Club on the market for $750K
- Humane Society seeking $500K in donations to build new animal shelter
- Two locals among four charged in connection to major cocaine bust on VG
- Gov’t to develop waste management strategy, CCTV being considered as part of plan
- VG airport runway to be finally paved, BVIAA wants weight bearing capacity to last 20 years
- BVI to pioneer smart emergency shelter standards regionally, says PAHO representative
- Autism centre rebuilds to service over 30 clients weekly
- EU gives BVI €2M grant to rehabilitate local emergency shelters
- Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome now curable locally – Dr Heskith Vanterpool
- Horseracing track to be repaired in ‘phased manner’ over two years — Premier
- Preliminary Report: 2019 festival saw $300K budget increase to pay inherited debts
- Four arrested as cops make second major cocaine seizure on VG in two weeks
- Rider in deadly crash was not wearing helmet | Police urge others to protect their heads
- BVI under high surf warning, beachgoers advised to keep away from sea
- Truck driver involved in fatal crash in police custody and facing charges
- Gov’t pumps over $18K to rebuild landmark on eastern Tortola — Premier
- Private hospital owner accuses ‘mercenaries’ of diverting patients from Bougainvillea Clinic
- Poor practices by residents said to be the cause of sewerage issue in East End
- Trump, Brexit and a new world order
- Innovative Business Lab to be established in BVI by 2020
- Fresh appeal for proper road safety practises made on the heels of traffic fatality
- Digicel sponsors food fete
- Concerning | Infectious Hand-foot-and-mouth disease hits over 10 daycares locally
- Health Ministry recalls ranitidine medications, drugs said to contain cancer-causing chemical
- Court case thrown out after cop overlaps travel plans with trial dates
- Continuity of gov’t plan being created for major post-disaster events
- RVIPF confirms crash fatality | Victim identified as 20-year-old Ryan Adams
- Two held with nearly $1M on vessel at WE dock | Duo denies knowledge of money, court hears
- $105K earmarked for bush cutting | 32 contracts to be issued shortly, says Premier
- Plans to rebuild Frenchman’s Cay bridge moves a step further with soil study
- Coastal revetment projects to be undertaken to restore coastal defences on Tortola
- Delores Christopher to be honoured at local culture event
- Mobile desalination plant to be installed as short-term fix to water woes in Third District
- Promise delayed, not denied: Prospect Reef workers will be paid ‘in few weeks’ — Premier
- Control panel needed to operate PWP incinerator to be shipped by month-end, says minister
- Taximan granted $30K bail after allegedly fracturing man’s jaw
- Vanterpool resigns as HLSCC President | Minister dismisses claims of bullying
- BOSSs receives third amendment for 2019 to further prevent being blacklisted
- New VIP gov’t spends over $300K on travel expenses so far, NDP racks up $6.8M
- Foxy’s Old Year’s Night event to potentially feature on CNN, business operational again
- Gov’t moves to rename Central Admin Complex in honour of Ralph O’Neal
- Law enforcers seize large quantity of cocaine from vessel on VG
- ‘Being a BVIslander or a Belonger is not enough to get a job’ — Premier warns
- Contracts being drafted | Repairs to fire substations to commence soon
- Hopeful of 2020 return to its own location | Special needs school celebrates 47 years
- COMMENTARY: Brexit a mess with no end
- CGB’s temporary sewerage solution working well, Rymer reports
- Employers must ‘exhaust’ an actual list of unemployed locals before getting work permits
- More than $1M cost overrun announced for construction of Iris O’Neal Medical Centre
- HLSCC receives additional 134 acres of Crown land
- Comprehensive traffic study being conducted for Road Town
- 67% of all eligible gov’t workers have now received 2016 salary increments
- Gregory Skelton appointed the new Acting DMV Commissioner
- Man charged for pocketing, spending envelop of cash found in business parking lot
- Junior athletes left shocked after one-on-one sessions with local pros
- Gender Affairs Office hosting initiatives to bring awareness to domestic violence locally
- St Lucian accused of threatening man for testifying in court case
- BVITB seeks proposals to commence late ferry-run from USVI for upcoming tourist season
- Dr Titley-O’Neal appointed Director of the National Parks Trust
- BVIEC rolls out 12-month safety initiative | Workers being trained for worse-case scenarios
- Territorial At-Large representatives plan series of meetings across BVI
- Carrot Bay reservoir finally restored, daily supply still to be cut after-hours
- Police increasing patrols in traffic light areas to ensure motorist compliance
- Local senior officer gets accepted into UK police college to study strategic command course
- Truck driver fined $5K for nearly 500 grams of cannabis
- BVI receives positive feedback from estranged cruise lines
- Health Department closes Foxy’s for sewerage issues, Director accused of sabotaging business
- Nearly 40 naturalised, now ‘entitled’ to British jobs, pursuing education as UK citizens
- Rosan-Jones gets warning letter for social posts, claims she’s being silenced by gov’t
- InterCaribbean to commence direct flights between PR, Virgin Gorda by February 2020
- Pan Am Games golden jump lands Malone on real estate | Gov’t gifts athlete with land, $30K
- Boat propeller injuries swimmer | Boat captain charged for endangering life, gets bail
- COMMENTARY: The balkanisation of Britain
- Athletes receive warm welcome, high praises from sporting officials at airport
- Fined for overstaying for months, Hispanic man racks up several traffic violations
- Doctors warn of problems linked to cellular use as Bougainvillaea hits medical milestone
- Lisa Penn-Lettsome is the BVI’s new head of International Business
- DPP’s departure opens up opportunities | Legal minds urged to join the department
- Beach Management Commission to be formed to enforce govt’s proposed beach policy
- New seaplane venture coming to BVI | Premier says gov’t not an investor
- Education Minister moves to have an HLSCC student sit on college board
- Water waste | Over 10 days of steady flow affects John’s Hole, courtyard a muddy mess
- Zoe Walcott the new Business Development Manager at pier park
- Junior Minister presents 700+ gifts to local educators for World Teacher’s Day
- Premier to seek funding from HoA to pay outstanding balance on Speaker’s legal fees
- Percival no longer director of Taxi Commission, Cabinet appoints new chair
- Borrowing Committee to be established to secure all loans under UK’s loan guarantee
- No foreigners | Cabinet decides that only locals, Belongers should rebuild Palm Grove centre
- BVIOC launching community sports clinic this weekend, local pro athletes take part
- RTW raises $25K for Hurricane Dorian relief for the Bahamas
- ‘We don’t feel safe at some local beaches’ | WE residents back the need for beach policy in BVI
- High court trials affected as judge quashes territory’s ‘defective’ jury list
- ‘Multi-use’ boutique hotel to be developed at Pier Park
- Works expected to begin on the Admin Complex in coming days, roof repair phase to kick off
- BVIEC deploys local linesmen to assist the hurricane-hit Bahamas
- Full oversight of renovations for Admin Complex handed to Rymer
- Former Miss BVI A’yana Phillips crowned Miss World USVI
- No deterrence: Magistrate says new sentencing guidelines for drugs ‘won’t work for BVI’
- Another anti-Dolphin Discovery petition emerges, several rally behind online protest
- Anegada to become first island in BVI with largescale renewable energy
- ‘I am resilient’: Malone comes up short at World Champs, shifts focus to Olympics
- The mighty vocations
- Oleanvine Maynard replaces Pickering to act as Acting Deputy Managing Director of BVIPA
- Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI
- New deal to be signed | Dolphin Discovery to make a comeback in 2020 — Premier
- $185K contract signed for temporary housing units to be constructed on Tortola and Anegada
- Phillips ‘entitled to do whatever she pleases’ — Hamm on former Miss BVI vying for USVI crown
- Safe for swimming | Cane Garden Bay Beach now reopened
- Henry barely misses out on final at World Champs
- BVI renews calls to be included among small island developing states eligible for int’l support
- Premier confirms that gov’t is suing its former lawyer who is a BVI Airways director
- Roughly $600K in revenue available with every cruise call, statistic show BVI not capitalising
- BVIEC uses $$ donated by Anegada Beach Club to purchase utility truck for sister island
- Local strongman to tackle Shot Put qualifiers at World Champs today
- Former Miss BVI now vying for Miss World USVI crown
- Smith wants ‘hall of fame’ created to honour contributions of local athletes
- Missed deadline | Incinerator still ‘undergoing repairs’
- BVI ought to consider using same mosquito control technique as USVI — Chief Med Officer
- Construction of multi-level admin building for Ports coming
- Grieving family of domestic violence fatality speaks out, female legislators urged to act
- Magistrate suspends imprisonment for convicted drug dealers in 4yo case
- BVI meets UK’s end-of-September deadline for recovery framework
- Local sports officials say Kyron’s world champs performance a ‘clear indication of greatness’
- USVI releasing mosquitos into their territory will not impact BVI — Chief Env’t Health Officer
- Dominican trucker fined for cannabis
- McMaster misses out on World Champs medal | Now ranked 4th fastest in the world this year
- Public Officers’ salary disbursement delayed due to accounting system update
- CGB beach closed until further notice | High level of bacteria found in water
- Sterile mosquitos to be released in USVI, local attorney says BVI should have been consulted
- DR man granted $50K bail after allegedly brandishing machete at debtor
- Collapse of global tour operator not expected to impact BVI’s tourism industry
- Back in the race | McMaster successfully appeals ‘disqualification’ from 400M final
- Unregulated capitalism and US isolationism are destroying mankind
- Fat Hogs Bay man fined after cultivating nearly two dozen plants to ‘make tea’
- Legislator bats for North Sound admin building to be renamed after late postmaster
- Vincentian sentenced to months in prison for assaulting lover
- 5-month succession planning effort rolled out for senior public officers
- UPDATE: McMaster delivers! Finishes first in heat to qualify for semifinals
- Open to tender | Gov’t admin buildings on VG to finally undergo repairs
- Gender equality concerns in justice system as man charged for retaliating at female attacker
- Woman caught on camera swapping barcodes on supermarket item to pay cheaper price
- Local contractor inks near-$50K gov’t deal to restore North Sound Community Centre
- BVIEC reports minor impacts of TS Karen on grid, most affected areas fully restored
- Court finds Brewley guilty of assaulting ex-lover with bar stool
- All clear | Acting Governor deactivates NEOC, resumes school and public service operations
- Storm warning lifted as Karen moves away | BVI to feel lingering effects, caution urged
- Fix for dysfunctional sewerage systems in East End, Road Town to begin shortly, says ministry
- Traffic lights in Road Town, Pasea to go live in next few days
- Nearly half-dozen sewerage complaints weekly | Overpopulation among the causes of issue
- Resigned VG festival committee chair reports ‘challenges and negativity’ during tenure
- ESHS student fined $1K for negligence on public road
- Some residents not taking Tropical Storm Karen seriously
- Public sector closes, NEOC activated as Karen restrengthens to tropical storm
- Tropical Storm Warning issued for the BVI, Karen expected to hit Tuesday
- School gives assurance as parents complain about high prices, unhealthy foods at ESHS
- Legislator encourages business owners to sue gov’t for ‘compensation’
- National Sports Council proposed and expected for 2020
- Opposition slammed for ‘throwing punches while govt was out the ring’
- Premier Fahie’s message on the passage of Hurricane Jerry
- Supermarkets, gas stations experience increased activity ahead of Jerry
- Jerry weakens | Territory still forecast to get heavy wind, rain
- St Vincent man assaults lover for rejecting him, offender denied bail
- Anegadians could be asked to evacuate, topography similar to Abaco in Bahamas
- High Surf Warning in effect for BVI, worst expected this afternoon — DDM
- NEOC activated, private operators urged to close businesses
- Two emergency shelters removed, one on sister island
- No work Friday | Gov’t offices closing ahead of Hurricane Jerry
- Jerry strengthens to hurricane
- UK considering to amend financial management deal to include BVI disaster clause
- Residents asked to stock up on water, Tropical Storm Jerry expected to disrupt normal service
- Locals to benefit from ‘favourable rates’ at UK-based schools, says Premier
- Cardiac facility with 10-year contract with BVIHSA to fully open next month
- False! School denies circulating claim that students suspended for uniform violation
- BVI on its way to signing on to UK’s loan guarantee offer, says Premier
- Tropical Storm Jerry forms | Expected to become a hurricane Thursday, hit Saturday
- Standard sentencing guidelines created for theft, drug and sex crimes
- Local businesses donate tablets for less fortunate HLSCC students
- A/C issues rectified | Work resumes in full at Central Admin Complex
- Nat’l Addressing System projected to be territory-wide by 2020, to generate revenue
- BVI experiencing increase in Dengue Fever, cases almost tripled since last year
- Closed till further notice | ‘Maintenance issues’ affecting East End library
- 1000 jobs initiative: Persons expected to land employment in next few days
- Fisheries department merged with agriculture ministry to improve food security, cut costs
- Weather disturbance could affect BVI as tropical storm this weekend, DDM warns
- Authorities still searching for prison escapee from Hurricane Irma, court hears
- Briecliffe Hall to be demolished and replaced by performing arts facility
- Preliminary indications suggest negotiations went well during Premier’s visit to UK
- 2 years for looting is an injustice | Legislator takes aim at judge who handed down sentence
- Ravindra Maywahlall appointed country manager of telecoms giant
- Open to tender | CGB sewerage project moves one step closer to reality
- Phase 1 of Nat’l Addressing System to roll out this month, online mapping portal created
- ‘I’m full of regret and have lost opportunities’ | Former cashier fined $4K for theft
- Malfunctioning A/C system causes offices in Admin Complex to shorten work hours
- Australian fined $10K | $107K release back to offender
- 100% water supply to return to Sea Cow’s Bay, West before year’s end — W&SD
- Youngster caught with $200K at sea | Slapped with 12 months in prison, $11K in fines
- Fraser to Premier: Don’t frustrate relationship with UK, there could be serious consequences
- Fisherman fined and imprisoned for illegal entry, importation of cannabis
- Premier withholding documents from us, Penn claims
- Rotary raises close to $150K for Bahamas through telethon
- ‘Serious concerns’ | Opposition hosting public meetings on UK, RDA relations with BVI
- No more noise at ESHS’s Pasea Estate campus, occupants at ease since building fixed
- Attorney bats for client’s $107K to be released, minimal fine, and no record of conviction
- Cashier faces multiple theft charges | Placed on $40K bail
- School administrators report significant drop in uniform violations at ESHS this year
- Premier to ask UK to fund scholarships, recruit BVI locals in British armed forces
- Kittitian who overstayed nearly 20 months fined $1K, gets four months in prison
- No notice of ‘possible referendum’ given to Supervisor of Elections
- Wheatley promises to use Deputy Premier post to bring greater assistance to sisters islands
- Governor calls on public servants in managerial positions to ‘support’ Fahie administration
- Renovation of VG police barracks sees $112K cost overrun | Housing woes for cops over
- BVI’s relationship with UK not strained, says Premier
- Energy-saving designs on renovated ESHS building to save govt roughly $9K per year
- BVI gov’t donates $100K to Bahamas, roughly 60 local skilled workers willing to volunteer
- New weather disturbance forms in Atlantic | Minimal chance of development
- BVI at ‘forefront’ of UN’s regional meetings on resilience planning
- Police searching for gunmen who robbed VG business of $30
- Dorian and disaster planning
- Rymer’s stint ends | Vincent Wheatley sworn in as new Deputy Premier
- RTW/RiteWay Hurricane Dorian Relief
- Smith calls on public to shame litterbugs on social media, lobbies for stronger litter laws
- Newborns can be without healthcare benefits for months if not registered with NHI on time
- BVI measles-free since 1997, Health Ministry effecting plans to keep it that way
- L-shaped building at ESHS being renamed after veteran educator
- Weather disturbances, storm forms in Atlantic | One has medium chance of developing
- Opposition demands respect: Cites disregard in district, legislator publicly searched at airport
- JVD residents displaced by hurricane trio to receive permanent, semi-permanent homes
- Revised Policy: New fees, students no longer qualify for work permit exemption
- Food supplies from 2 years ago not in containers at festival grounds — DaBreo
- Health Ministry issues travel warning following measles outbreak in 4 countries
- My gov’t does not determine Permanent Secretaries, Governor has no confidence in PSC
- Traffic reform | One-way routes being implemented in and around Road Town
- Australian caught travelling through BVI airport with over $100K cash, court hears
- ‘Untrue accusations’, Premier refutes claims by Director of UK OTs
- Dorian rewakens trauma from 2017 hurricanes, Health Ministry asked to tackle issue
- Local Rotary clubs hosting telethon to raise at least $50K for Dorian-hit Bahamas
- BVI/UK engagement ‘dramatically reduced’ since VIP took office — Director of UK OTs
- Possible referendum | Residents to vote on UK loan guarantee if negotiations fail this month
- ‘Never seen in all my 20 years of politics’, Fraser warns to be watchful of Governor
- Call for clearer emergency laws | Private-sector workers forced to come in during Dorian?
- #HurricaneDorian: Locals with family in Florida told to contact Premier’s Office ASAP
- ‘Insulting’ | Governor rejects recommended permanent secretaries, will select his own
- New medical school awaiting accreditation, completion of renovations at East End campus
- McMaster places third in second fastest 400m hurdles race in history
- Anegada airspace not as ‘uncontrolled’ as Premier claims, says former BVIAA board
- One Caribbean | Premier Fahie hints at helping Dorian-hit Bahamas
- 22yo Rikkiya Braithwaite the new Miss BVI World
- Farara sworn in as High Court judge
- Gov’t reshuffles public service hierarchy, appoints new Permanent Secretaries
- Funding CXC exams was always temporary, some students don’t show up when gov’t pays
- Dorian floods RT Police Station | Cops patrol in height of storm, make minor arrests
- Shift system in territory’s secondary schools comes to an end
- VOX POP: Parents react to gov’ts decision to stop paying CXC exam fees
- Gov’t pulls the plug on paying CSEC exams fees for local students
- Assessment of Central Admin Complex results in order for building to remain closed
- Hurricane Dorian in photos
- Stay watchful: 2019 hurricane season not over yet, most active period ahead
- Premier: No reported loss of life, significant property damage from Dorian
- Dorian blows thick blanket of sargassum along Anegada
- Preliminary assessment: Sister Islands fared well during Dorian
- Hurricane Warning lifted for BVI, Dorian has passed
- Malone wins gold again! McMaster hurdles to third in European event
- BVI can experience storm-force winds up to Thursday morning — DDM
- BVI under curfew till 6am Thursday, centre of Dorian now passed
- Dorian upgrades to hurricane
- All local ports of entry closed
- Hospital, some clinics open for emergencies only, others closed for Dorian
- NEOC activated as Dorian approaches BVI later today
- UPDATE: Hurricane warning in effect for BVI
- Another bank victim to fraudulent emails being sent under their name
- No planned outages for Dorian, BVIEC has resources on hand for any storm-related issues
- Water Department prepares for Dorian, closing pipelines to fill, conserve reservoirs
- All cargo shipped to BVI via airlift now subject to new gov’t taxes
- BVI not clear yet, outer bands of Dorian could still affect us, residents advised
- New mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda
- Skills Profile Survey being conducted to determine, harness public officers’ talents
- Disney Fantasy cancels call to BVI due to Tropical Storm Dorian
- Lives matter more | HoA postponed due to looming inclement weather
- Gumption raises thousands to rebuild elderly man’s home despite having no place of his own
- BVI a well-oiled machine for storm preparations, territory ready if Dorian hits
- Three dozen vulnerable 9th district families to receive food, uniform vouchers
- UPDATE: Dorian still strengthening, not projected to be a direct hit to BVI
- Enis Adams Primary’s reconstruction nearing completion
- Fire Department reports increase in annual calls, many not fire-related
- Gov’t to create ad hoc economic committee, Premier calls on interested persons to join
- Call made for ‘hand-over’ policy to facilitate change in govts after an election
- Former nat’l athlete appointed BVI’s Chef De Mission for 2020 Olympic Games
- Former BVIAA board responds to accusations, cites financial difficulties, misunderstanding
- ‘Long-hearted’ supervisors behind low wages in public service, Premier promises salary review
- Just had to help! Firefighters donate supplies to fire victims, family overwhelmed
- Gov’t will be monitoring persons hired under ‘1000 jobs in 1000 days’ initiative
- Public opinion still not for RDA | Residents call for agency to be disbanded
- 1000 jobs in 1000 days not a gimmick | Premier gives local jobseekers employment guarantee
- Governor told: Prove UK not after control of BVI purse, put their conditions, flexibility in writing
- Premier orders RDA to suspend hiring, criticises agency’s productivity
- Residents concerned about drones: Say devices fly too close, invades privacy
- Rosalind Penn Health Centre reopens in East End/Long Look community
- Work on stadium in East End to resume after hurricane season
- Governor debunks Premier’s claims that UK wants RDA to control public purse
- HLSCC records highest enrolment of new students since Irma
- Coney Island to get separate entrance from festival village next year
- UK’s current loan guarantee conditions unconstitutional, need revising
- Longstanding debt to festival vendors to be paid by October
- UK now wants BVI to hand over control of finances in exchange for £300M loan guarantee
- 47 married years of adventure
- TRC cant intervene in BVIEC/Cable TV dispute; no authority over electricity company
- Local Grade 6 students pass Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment
- Traffic lights remounted along Waterfront Drive after 2 years, works ongoing
- Virgin Gorda airport reopens after second firetruck malfunction
- Invest more in territory | BVI is investor-friendly, FIFA told
- Preliminary CXC results indicate BVI performed ‘exceptionally well’ in exams
- At least 12 rent-to-own homes to be built on VG
- West End Police Station reopens: Commissioner calls for updated laws to improve public service
- BVIEC fires back: BVI Cable TV misleading, unsafely connected to poles without permission
- No garage | Excessive exposure to weather caused new airport firetruck to malfunction
- Foxy’s School of Music re-opens | There’s $$ in music, JVD youngsters told
- BVI Cable accuses BVIEC of discrimination, forced to suspend redeployment of network
- Gov’t, HLSCC sets sight on becoming centre of marine studies in the Caribbean
- Some 800 students to benefit from back-to-school packages, treat in VG
- More to marine industry than just deckhand, boat captain roles — Premier
- Married vs single men tug-of-war a crowd favourite at Carrot Bay Fiesta
- Survey reveals concern that proposed bus system will affect taximen, Ministry allays fear
- Gov’t seeking to purchase new ‘environmentally-friendly’ asphalt plant
- Bodyguards no joke: Premier accuses Opposition of mocking threat against his life
- Six young locals to compete in junior tennis tournament in Puerto Rico
- VG airport closed again! More firetruck problems months after receiving new vehicle
- Govt’s vending fees too high, says booth owners at festival
- More serious penalties for illegally reclaiming seabed
- SCB Harbour being dredged, to be used as marine shelter
- Legislator complains about HOA’s old furniture, says facility resembles ‘cattle shed’
- Young people want land | Roughly 600 have already applied — Wheatley
- Way to go boys! BVI division winners of CONCACAF U15 championship
- Market Day to become more frequent in Carrot Bay, people hungry for it — Wheatley
- Forensic auditor being sought to probe former BVIAA board, operations
- Cops giving away Ford pickup to raise funds for community projects
- What’s the latest exchange rates against one US dollar?
- Job opportunities ahead | Ghut, roadside clearing to intensify — Rymer
- All-time low participation for Fisherman’s tournament as Carrot Bay festivities begin
- ‘Unavoidable expense’: Gov’t spends nearly $50K renting A/C unit for 10 weeks
- Organisers of East End Rise & Shine Tramp considering band clash next year
- ‘Enough importation nonsense’ | Locals promised preference for ITA’s 35 job openings
- I’m concerned too, says Vanterpool on looter’s 2-year prison sentence
- Malone mines gold! Ends BVI’s 36-year medal drought at Pan Am Games
- Proposed $500K fines, prison times too excessive for cybercriminals — Vanterpool
- Financial Services has been good to us; Wheatley rebuts Fraser’s claims about industry
- Speaker a hot topic in recent Calypso competition, Willock’s wig a subject of comedy
- PHOTOS: Revellers flock East for Rise & Shine Tramp
- BVI poorer than before, rich on paper but residents suffering
- THULEAN wins Premier’s Cup, USVI horse owners ride away with nearly $60K in prizes
- Parade organisers consider pushing back event’s start time or future stagings
- ‘Can’t believe Quan gone’ | 22yo identified as August Monday crash victim
- PARADE PHOTOS: VIBE, Showtime named joint Road March champs again
- Nearly 2 dozen still in temporary homes on JVD, no $$ or land ownership
- Nearly half-million in donations secured for JVD Primary’s reconstruction
- Bria Smith crowned Miss BVI 2019
- Construction for permanent West End ferry port facility to start by March/April 2020
- First-timer Ramon G wins the 2019 Soca Monarch competition
- Reggae stars attract hundreds despite muddy festiville
- West Man fined $5K for 55 grams of cannabis
- Tougher penalties: Cybercriminals blackmailing local parents with lewd content of children
- Still not in the clear: More updates to BOSSs laws as BVI eludes EU blacklist
- King Paido crowned 2019 Calypso Monarch for emancipation
- Festival & Fairs Committee under previous NDP gov’t accused of poor record-keeping
- 4th-generation BVIslanders now added to govt’s regularisation initiative
- Gov’t introducing new ‘fee’ to send money abroad, says Premier
- Speaker billed over quarter-million in legal fees, gov’t already paid $130K
- SCHEDULE: West End Ferry terminal resumes operations today!
- Crafts Alive vendors promise better merchandise, product prices
- Wednesday night village entertainment cancelled due to bad weather
- Colombian woman fined after drunken episode with police
- Leasing issues delay return of banking to VG | Premier says matter beyond their control
- Penn pushes for antitrust legislation | Says current unfair trading could wipe out small businesses
- Legal action against businesses that fail to comply with Trade Commission decisions
- Disaster preparedness network bolstered, less need to rely on imperfect mobile devices
- RVIPF to be at ‘full strength’ by 2020
- Legislators to commence informal talks for constitutional review next month
- Incinerator will be operational by September, says Health Minister
- 80% of HLSCC students benefited from free tuition last school year
- Bored, unlicensed driver fined for unlawfully taking vehicle for joyride
- CTL introducing first-ever troupe to August Monday parade
- No piggybacking: Residents shouldn’t have to pay for a landline to get internet at home
- Heightened inspections of food handlers during festival, 676 trained in safety
- Woman fined, gets suspended sentence for stealing $$ from law firm
- Saturday’s success: Another massive turnout as Popcaan rocks festival village
- PHOTOS: Strong reviews for Summer Sizzle’s 2019 runway show
- Sailor Thad Lettsome excited about Pan Am Games debut
- Full house for village opening, Premier warns against criminal conduct during festivities
- Sheep doesn’t legally need permission for festival contract, he’s just being transparent
- Unjust! Legislator concerned that looter sentenced to 2 years for stealing TV
- Pier Park tenants owe over $300K to gov’t, says Premier
- Persons still employed at Prospect Reef, gov’t owes nearly a year’s worth of wages
- Gospel Fest | Village blessed ahead of official opening
- Consumer Protection law will only dictate business operations during nat’l emergency
- Be honest about qualifications when job hunting, says corporate executive
- RVIPF trying to reach murder suspects who fled BVI, host countries tracking accused killers
- Reckless driver who caused man to lose leg to spend 45 days in prison, ordered to pay $80K
- Stakeholders in local judiciary to get refresher course on sentencing offenders
- Officials zeroing in on culture, heritage at this year’s emancipation festivities
- Legislators, former premier urged to denounce Vanterpool’s recent statements outside HOA
- Cops might get powers to take DNA by force, detain suspects for days without charge
- Nat’l security risk: Aircraft flying into Anegada airport without alerting authorities
- Allocations for UK loan guarantee already reflecting in BVI’s public debt
- Former acting Director now tasked with a policy role to push local agriculture
- Royal Knights crowned kings of local T20 cricket
- Over 44 kilos of cocaine found among pallets of cement
- Fresh appeal for more lifeguards after two near-drowning incidents
- Sister islands contracts for sister island companies | RDA hopes to spend where work being done
- Policies created to determine how to spend env’t levy
- Better, safer child amusement area promised for festival
- $150K contract inked for repairs to The Baths
- Back on track | New Immigration policy tweaked, resumes Wednesday
- ‘Concerned’: Customs goes 12 years without raise, faces staffing and resource issues
- Higher standard needed for persons to become teachers, Wheatley tells region
- Ty’Rique Charles, E’ssense Hodge-Julian BVI’s new Prince and Princess
- Riley gets 32 months imprisonment for shooting attempt
- Royal Knights, RTW to clash in local T20 cricket finals
- Copycat looter gets 26 months imprisonment for stealing TV
- Vanterpool’s ‘slanderous claims’ undermines local economy, will deter foreign investors
- Residents must sign non-liability agreement before receiving filter masks
- Passport scanning, e-visas, ‘people tracking’ part of govt’s 2020 border management system
- 72 students complete Community Emergency Response Team course
- Scooter rider nursing leg injuries after vehicular collision
- Giving, receiving love critical for good mental health — Malone
- Premier seeks exemption for Sheep as gov’t awards contract to legislator’s company
- Shoddy work? Extra $650K needed for airport complex repairs despite initial $273K contract
- Air quality monitoring stations to be installed, distribution of 400 filter masks begin today
- Gov’t releases green paper of env’t management, climate adaptation
- City parking lot to hold nearly 300 vehicles, says Transport Minister
- Missing files, deception: BVIAA took runway development $$ to pay salaries
- Attempted murder charge changed, Collins granted bail after eyewitness recalls self-defence
- Unfair burden | Inter-Island Airport Development Fee to be disbanded — Premier
- Why are bodyguards for Fahie ‘the person’ and not ‘the Premier’?
- Summer Sizzle 2019
- Gov’t clamping down on importation of exotic plants, animals
- Vanterpool, Willock clash after swearing-in | Politician trashes Speaker outside parliament
- Algae bacteria turns local ponds pink, residents warned against making contact
- ‘Concerns’ raised about number of trade licences issued for car rentals, salons
- Online travel magazine ranks BVI as best vacation destination in the C’bean
- Culture Minister discusses re-enacting BVI’s 1949 protest, restoring arts festival
- Man arrested for attempted murder after last week’s stabbing
- Considerations being made to purchase water ambulance for Anegada
- Murderer gets less than 7 years for cutting wife’s throat
- Draft bill on legalising marijuana in BVI being reviewed — Wheatley
- Former Immigration Officer sentenced to 30 months for robbing woman
- Chambers sentenced to more than 10 years for attempted murder, firearm
- Child rapist sentenced to 8 years in prison
- Festival committee hosting fundraiser to offset cost of August Monday parade
- 20yo accused of having sex with minor granted $60K bail
- BVI to host overseas infrastructure training exercise, govt says much to be gained
- Foxy’s to host second annual Hemp Fest this weekend
- Fisherman’s vessel damaged in early-morning fire, authorities probe
- Gov’t offers ‘grace period’ to delinquent taxpayers seeking to renew work permit
- Push for Consumer Protection Bill fueled by rising population, concerns after hurricanes
- Gov’t resumes regularisation programme
- Vanterpool receives summons to be sworn in
- BVIPA awarded regional cup after recording highest net profit increase, revenue
- Stabbing in East End, male victim hospitalized
- More festival booths this year, some to serve alligator meals
- Consumer protection tribunal cases will be confidential, says gov’t
- Man gets 12 months for giving false info to get visa
- Gov’t to expand relations with UNDP
- $245K contract signed to repair, upgrade old CTL building housing ESHS
- Indiscriminate dumping causing fires | Access to incinerator now restricted after 4pm
- $28K contract to deter powerboaters from anchoring in swim zones
- Transforming trash to treasure | Artificial dive sites being created in BVI
- Tribunal to settle trade disputes being created under Consumer Protection Bill
- Botanic Gardens to be redesigned | Residents to have a say
- Harsher penalties for illegal dumping, gov’t to install CCTV cameras to monitor practice
- Plans to increase bike engine capacity to 600cc | Not all bikers will be allowed to ride
- BVI has no choice but to become self-reliant, says Premier
- National Bank supports several community initiatives
- Astonishing win | THULEAN of USVI wins $11,500 feature race
- New Focus | Renaming Labour Department more than just a label
- Unexpected boost | More than 64K in cruise passengers coming this season
- BVIEC cashes in on $10M insurance settlement, making powerplant hurricane-proof
- Local company awarded $327K contract to install 26 sea markers across BVI
- Garbage build-up in communities was because of Monday’s dumpsite fire
- Company granted permission to dredge Peter Island’s seabed for beach restoration
- ‘Let God take care of Claude Skelton Cline’ | O’Neal no longer suing for ‘bribery’ slurs
- Talks being had with investors to help develop local fishing sector
- Too many adjournments | Magistrate wants team of cops created to serve warrants
- Marine survey being done to develop BVI’s blue economy
- PWP waste issues now a hazard to BVIEC, major fire comes dangerously close to powerplant
- Lowering exit exam’s pass mark was a ‘mistake’, says former Chief Education Officer
- BVI needs more lifeguards! Rescuers to be transferred to fire department
- Man fined over $7K for, drugs, assaulting police, escaping lawful custody
- Gov’t to pay half-million to dispose of 207 abandoned vessels
- ‘Repeat offender’ fined $3K for possession of cannabis
- BVI bags 13 medals in archery tournament in Dominican Republic
- UN told: BVI open to ‘free association’ relationship with UK, not independence
- BVITB calls for $3.7M budget increase, cites major plans for tourism
- Lack of credit/debit card machines stunts Immigration’s fee collection on VG
- Demolition begins | Long Bay Beach Club to be redeveloped
- BVI celebrates Territory Day, six former legislators honoured
- New cops told: Never compromise integrity, don’t be ‘too familiar, friendly’
- Summer classes, credit recovery programme for students who failed to graduate
- UPDATE: Charter boat collision caused vessel to sink, passengers unharmed
- Engine malfunction causes major blackout across BVI
- Man, grandmother charged after alleged $15K bribe offer to drop court case
- Public invited to weigh in on whether to have organised public transport system
- It’s official! CAPE removed from local secondary schools, now only at HLSCC
- Top 10 secondary school students in the territory all from ESHS
- Budget for all 2019 festivals climbs to $1.3M
- Guilty: Guyanese to spend 9 months in prison for conspiracy to personate
- Wet fete added to emancipation events, Carrot Bay Fest returns to 3 days
- Absence of corporal punishment not to be blamed for disrespectful students
- Big int’l acts named among lineup of artistes for 2019 emancipation festivities
- 11yo Sterling Stout awarded Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Lowering exit exams pass mark will benefit students, not handicap them
- Gov’t to distribute carbon filter masks to WE residents, begin air quality monitoring
- Man fined for disrupting court | Says continuous adjournments frustrated him
- Boat captain who drowned Sunday identified, recently moved to BVI for work
- Improved water supply coming to VG, new reservoir with increased capacity nearly complete
- Four locals qualify for 2019 Pan Am Games
- Caught on camera | Trinidadian to spend 2 months in prison for child cruelty
- An added attraction | Businesswoman brings fairytale to life in BVI
- $665k contract signed to restore VG Sports Complex
- Hospital to be assessed for potential accreditation in 2 months
- RDA inks $221K contract to install music room containers at ESHS
- Taxi operators’ attire, vehicle condition a ’cause for concern — Rymer
- Boat captain drowns at Norman Island on Sunday
- Outdated and unstable | BVI needs new $5M revenue collection system
- 2019 Gen Y Factor winner plans to launch gospel album
- VG females the top graduates at VISTS, 17 exits technical school
- BVIslanders trained in marine sector be given ‘first preference’ for jobs
- Reading, comprehension a major problem in local schools — Educators
- Dominican gets 8 months at HMP for gambling | Over $50K forfeited to Territory
- 20 complete latest RVIPF training | ‘Humble’ local named top recruit
- Majority agree to graduate advanced students, give slower ones extra school year
- New executive body installed for Tortola Toastmasters
- Cautiously optimistic | Penn waiting to see if Vanterpool will be sworn in
- Willock asks court to discontinue case against Vanterpool
- Students smoking in video ‘disciplined’ | Policy coming to tackle ‘anti-social behaviour’
- Boat captain accused of smuggling migrants granted $60K bail
- A motorist’s rights: Things to know during a traffic stop
- West End man fined $2,500 for cannabis
- Wheatley to decide whether to continue ‘extra school year’ in a week
- Carrot Bay man accused of attempting to rape hitchhiker, granted $60K bail
- Police to increase fine for seatbelt, cell phone violations | Over 600 incidences so far this year
- Allow us more licence plates, give us more stands — Taxi operators
- Woman accused of forging $2K cheque from charter company
- FINAL REPORT: Election observers echo calls for fixed election terms
- Another set of controversial documents missing! Premier claims TPP files ‘vanished’
- Incinerator still defunct, | ‘consultancy issues’ plague scrubber installation
- Still no insurance payouts for VG, Anegada airports nearly 2 years after hurricanes
- 16 teams expected to compete in this year’s Nat’l Basketball League
- ‘Fair’ | Gov’t paying 2016, 2017 salary increments without performance appraisals
- ‘D4 matter still in court’ | Willock mum whether he will swear in Vanterpool
- Almost incident-free weekend amid heavy influx of persons into BVI
- No resources to police illegal fishing, says Chief Fisheries Officer
- HLSCC signs MOU for all top students to get scholarships to US university
- Don’t leave kids home alone, ‘neglect’ the most common form of child abuse in BVI
- College moving to eLearning platform, students to save hundreds on textbooks
- Matter going too long | Premier asks Speaker to swear in Vanterpool
- Reggae legend comes through | Buju Banton appeases thousands in RT
- Be cautious, police response may be slower this weekend — RVIPF
- ‘Best man for the job’ | John Samuel is new college board chairman
- Heavy increase in visitor arrivals begin, local companies reaping the benefits — BVITB
- PHOTOS: Less than 100 HLSCC graduates this year, females top honour roll
- Fewer complaints about public service as residents’ focus shift to recovery
- Vincy CC moves to third position in local T20 cricket tournament
- $6.4M Immigration border system coming
- Major drop in juveniles involved in crime, DPP reports
- BVI’s economy likely to grow by 2.2% this year
- Gov’t proposes 3 months to host public meetings about Labour, Immigration reform
- Former US president rumoured to attend Buju Banton concert
- VOX POP: Mixed feelings, residents rate Premier’s performance so far
- Cruise line reducing calls to BVI | Over $14M revenue loss projected for territory this year
- Expensive| No more special needs scholarships to Vanguard, says Wheatley
- Vanterpool entitled to gov’t salary, should find out why he’s not being paid — CSC
- Harneys offers $13K in sponsorships to local organisations, residents
- No vending outside festival grounds for Buju concert weekend, City warns
- Legal reality: Expats could sue gov’t if ‘backlog’ is not cleared, says Premier
- Many families struggle to care for elderly | Adina Donovan Home to expand, relocate
- Speaker opens HOA to local schools
- Gov’t waives $482K contract for US company to replace damaged mailboxes
- PHOTOS: 21 awarded at Queen’s Birthday Parade
- Attorney General Baba Aziz is acting governor
- Buju Banton to be first guest of Quito’s Inn | Reggae star books entire hotel
- RDA awards $63K contract to local firm for restoration of AO Shirley grounds
- Good luck Kye! Governor swears in minister as next Deputy Premier
- Premier reports on first 100 days in office
- Willy T to return to Norman Island, must meet ‘health and safety’ criteria
- ‘Wheatley did well as Deputy Premier’, Rymer takes up mantle
- CGB tourist hotspot fights re-install popular sea swing after ‘removal order’
- More quality, higher-end financial services business being done in BVI
- Over 750 domestic violence cases in last 5 years, 47 already reported for 2019
- Regular hurricane season forecast, residents still told to prepare for 13 named storms
- No breach, says CXC | Students won’t be re-sitting exams
- Historic win, Smith now eyes Mr World crown
- Royal Knights climb to 2nd spot in point standings of local T20 tournament
- Vanterpool not getting paid, benefits as member-elect | Penn refutes CSC’s claims
- Scholarship crackdown: Ministry to enforce that recipients return govt’s investment
- Top Priority | Improvements on RT sewerage to begin this year
- Youth Parliament to be back in operation by September
- ‘Childish’: Premier blasts Opposition for boycotting Immigration Bill debate
- Over 1K signatures | Governor receives petition for Vanterpool’s swear-in
- Castoff 3rd-generation BVIslanders living overseas gets 6-week Belongership offer
- Premier rubbishes claims of ‘unfavourable terrain’ | Up to 5yrs to improve internet
- ‘Pay up or lose it’, says Wheatley to delinquent landowners
- ‘Cruise line prefers to go to Antarctica than service BVI’,
- Speaker threatens action against Opposition Leader for perceived ‘insubordination’
- Goal post shift: Expats now need 20 years to pre-qualify for govt’s regularisation
- Heavy penalties coming for non-taxpaying expats, says Premier
- Stricter screening for expats coming for employment, renewing work permit
- Job seekers flock career expo, 30+ businesses participate
- Funding now available for major developments to parking, market in RT
- Nonsense! Opposition not against regularisation because we dislike non-nationals
- BVI’s ‘unfavourable’ terrain makes internet more expensive, says telecoms providers
- Turnbull calls for another protest against govt’s ‘regularisation’ amendments
- Major plans to use Old Gov’t House to showcase more of BVI history
- Two teens listed in latest arrest blotter
- BVIslander’s murder feared to fuel xenophobia, anti-expat conversation
- Cyber amendments | Possible penalties for sharing videos of minors fighting, misbehaving
- BVI ‘losing lots of revenue’ with Dolphin Discovery still away
- Faster fire response as stations in East, West reopen July | New trucks
- Only 3 visits to doctor allowed monthly for a single diagnosis — new NHI policy
- Legislation changes to be made to reduce importation of poultry
- Vincentian granted $60K bail after allegedly assaulting woman with knife
- Temporary West End port to reopen by August, says Premier
- Descendants of Salt Island also in line to receive land titles
- Murder victim named Vincentian as shooter, rapist before death, court hears
- 95% coverage rate | Increase in child measles vaccinations locally
- Just under 200 Belongerships issued in the last two years
- BVI to increase spot checks during CXC exams amid security breach in T&T
- Employers encouraged to facilitate workers as gov’t stages nat’l thanksgiving service
- BVI can be a real model for green economies, says Governor
- St Vincent man charged for Sunday night’s murder
- Gov’t auctioning over 20 derelict vessels, yachts
- Man in custody on suspicion of murder, rape after Sunday’s shooting
- Labour reform: Foreign companies must give locals top positions to operate in BVI
- Gov’t to pay up to $70K yearly to subsidize Banco Popular operations on VG
- Monitored sessions, exclusive remote lighting systems coming for major recreational facilities
- Local company awarded $34K contract for debris clearance at ESHS
- UPDATE: Woman in Sunday night’s shooting dies
- Records tumble at latest fixture of the 2019 T20 cricket tournament
- British PM Theresa May quits: UK set for new leader by end of July
- Harvest sargassum seaweed for its benefits, residents told
- Premier postpones regularization indefinitely, applicants told to await instructions
- Number of food vans in RT a concern | Plans for outdoor food courts on the horizon
- BVI promised to retain a number of EU benefits despite Brexit, says Governor
- Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI
- Case against gov’t tossed out, Skelton Cline mum
- BVI in full preparation mode as it braces for 2019 hurricane season
- Landlord accused of wounding tenant
- New beach policy to create designated spaces for animals — Wheatley
- Screening for measles at local ports of entry impractical, says health officials
- Major employment boom project for VG; could improve island’s banking services
- BVI calls on UK parliament to support modern partnership with OTs
- Premier attending Caribbean hotel summit in US
- Elderly man found unresponsive in waters at CSY Dock
- Trash Tag Challenge | 6-month cleanup campaign launched territory-wide
- Restaurant employee accused of robbing workplace, beating female manager
- ‘Let the port dispatchers do their job’, Taxi & Livery boss defends BVITB
- Policies to be devised to curb vandalism at local recreational facilities
- Senior classes resume at ESHS today
- Walwyn resigns from NDP chairman post
- $193K contract awarded to AC Construction to build wall around AO Shirley grounds
- ‘Not true!’ Former Premier says no BVI Airways information was deleted from govt’s server
- Livery companies outraged, accuses Tourist Board of barring visitors from their businesses
- Accident waiting to happen | Floating docks in danger of collapsing major radio tower
- I’ve removed myself from flying first class while travelling on official business — Premier
- North Sound promised improved water supply | Construction of reservoir underway
- Perimeter wall to be reconstructed around A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds
- Stonewalled: BVI Airways files deleted from gov’t server, Premier launching audit
- VIP gov’t firing statutory board members based on ‘new policy’
- Zero tolerance to fights, bullying | Amendments to Education law coming
- Confirmation? Premier hints that taxpayers funding Speaker’s legal fees in D4 case
- Search for new DMV boss ongoing, new VG location found
- UPDATE: ‘Not a dictator’| Public discussions now to be had on regularization initiative
- Protesters kicked from HOA grounds | Unnecessary removal, says Vanterpool
- 12-year-old boy missing
- CGB sewerage project stalled by more upgrades to plan
- Policy being drafted to penalise blundering fire starters
- Total $875K gov’t contracts awarded for school furniture, equipment
- Over $7M being made available to further Housing Assistance Programme
- Locals plan ‘social media blast’ to convince legislators to vote against expat regularisation
- Record high fires burn BVI this year | High risk of more fire disasters for 2019
- Gov’t signs $346K A/C contract for L-shaped ESHS building
- Time to talk about reducing Governor’s powers, portfolio
- Three men arrested for robbery
- Should top gov’t positions be localised through legislation?
- Flawed | Online petition launched against govt’s regularisation initiative
- Pickering willing to work with VIP gov’t if called up by Premier
- Joel Stevens appointed chairman of BVIHSA
- Skelton Cline calls for residents to be ‘patient’ in ongoing D4 matter
- Who’s paying for your Speaker’s legal fees in D4 case, Penn to ask Premier
- Fraudulent emails being sent to local FirstBank customers, bank issues warning
- Summer Sizzle returns to BVI for 11th year, to feature new star designers
- Gov’t to meet with telecoms providers, mobilise regulator to fix BVI’s poor internet
- UK govt not asking OTs to ‘phase out’ Belongership status
- UK evaluating future funding for OT’s like BVI
- Respect emergency vehicles, motorists urged
- Fahie, Prince are Ms and Mr Senior BVI
- We have no intention of forcing same-sex marriage on BVI, OTs — UK gov’t
- Regularisation initiative won’t cause dramatic spike in local population
- First cardioverter defibrillator implanted at Peebles Hospital
- No pregnancy | Attorney bats for ‘reasonable sentence’ for child rapist
- Prison responsibilities shifts, back under Health Ministry
- Cavaliers still on top, only unbeaten team in T20 tournament
- Rymer pledges to assist fire department with new equipment
- Work permit waiver discontinued for skilled workers | Select persons given grace period
- Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax
- Increasing Immigration Minister’s powers improve nat’l security — Wheatley
- Nine countries to compete in BVI’s first ever women’s Squash tournament
- Man charged after being found with cannabis during home search
- New NEOC building one step closer to construction
- Buju Banton show projected to generate roughly half-million in revenue for BVI
- Man sentenced to 14 months for cannabis, handling stolen goods
- Immigration expanding staff to facilitate govt’s regularisation initiative
- Gov’t seeks to strengthen relationship with UN
- Battle for the crown | Territory to host first senior citizen pageant
- Sasha Flax appointed interim head of Civil Service Association
- APPEAL: The court ‘erred’, had no business ruling on D4 case; HOA should decide
- VIP gov’t won’t be defined by Premier’s new car or bodyguards — Fahie
- Businesses signing up | 1000 jobs initiative to be launched next week
- ALERT! Possible metal contamination of Tyson chicken strips products
- Gov’t offers two-week amnesty period to regularize qualified expats
- UPDATE: I’m not appealing court’s decision to be malicious, says Willock
- 75% complete | Enis Adams Primary on schedule for September reopening
- Man allegedly burglarizes homes, gifts woman with stolen jewellery
- Major Tortola accommodations already nearly full ahead of Buju Banton show
- ‘I love it here’ | Visitor denied bail after allegedly stealing blank cheques, valuables
- Health Ministry eyeing ways to attract more youth to nursing
- Still no indication of being sworn in despite court’s ruling
- Gov’t in talks to acquire and restore the ‘Dungeon’
- Gov’t developing beach policy | Takes aim at excessive music, noise
- Budget for emancipation festivities not yet decided, expect scaledowns
- Public officers trained to operate new Labour online system
- Inmate Tyrone George recaptured after escaping custody
- Two unbeaten teams remain in local T20 competition
- Premier negotiating with cruise lines for jobs, up to 6K vacancies available
- PENN: Credit former NDP gov’t too, we gave VIP a strong economic footing
- BVI overdoing its tourism product; keep it authentic, officials told
- Gov’t launching programme to register unemployed residents in all districts
- Gov’t to create avenues for seniors to share knowledge with youth
- Court saw Willock’s bias, says Vanterpool on D4 victory
- Governor extends Matthews’ appointment as Police Commissioner
- Safety issues lead to Premier getting new $115K Cadillac Escalade
- Attorney bats for 8-year sentence for client who fatally cut wife’s throat
- Immigration Minister to get power to permit anyone into territory at his discretion
- East End tennis court fully renovated, Federation hopes to bring awareness to sport
- I’m still confident in my legal team, says Willock after lawyer’s arrest
- Willock’s attorney arrested on his way to BVI
- BVI a model for implementing SMART Schools regionally
- Jet skis won’t be allowed on every beach when they are legalised – Premier
- PanAm Games, World Champs to be used to gauge BVI’s readiness for 2020 Olympics
- Gov’t allocates $400K to Financial Services Institute
- Former Immigration says financial hardship led him to rob woman
- Financial Secretary post up for grabs, Forbes’ return undecided
- Promise kept | More than half-dozen receive land titles on Anegada
- Gov’t enhancing procurement legislation amid bribery reports
- Chambers makes public apology for attempting to kill old friend
- Gov’t writes $10K cheque for BVIAA
- Guyanese charged with conspiracy to personate, granted $60K bail
- $90M deal to redevelop Prospect Reef failed, gov’t seeks new investors
- DPP Hollis eyes local as immediate successor, HOA told
- Ask any question and expect full disclosure, Fahie tells Opposition
- Returning the favour| Mitch declares support for Premier’s bodyguard decision
- Officials want BVI to host regional CARIFTA Games
- Cavaliers lead point standings in local T20 competition
- 2019 budget passes
- ‘Claude will be fired if he doesn’t deliver’ — Premier
- Statutory bodies in major jeopardy, HLSCC at risk of losing accreditation
- Ban vehicles older than 10 years or impose stiff taxes on buyers — Rymer
- Psychological games won’t work, can’t bully me to make erratic decisions
- BVI to benefit from EU’s $2M resilience programme
- 2020 budget will be passed by December 15 this year, says Premier
- I have bodyguards because of multiple ‘assassination’ threats — Premier
- One dead following early-morning boating accident
- Flow partners with UP’s Cineplex to premiere Avengers: Endgame today
- Victim clearly identified his shooter, court hears
- Gov’t pledges to invest more in sports after BVI’s 7 medal haul at CARIFTA Games
- Easter Fest was ‘a huge success’, says first-time Chairman
- Still no sign of at large boat captain one month later
- Residents told to get vaccinated | Measles in 22 US states
- BVI shares territory’s story at hurricane conference in US
- Govt ‘invited’ Skelton Cline to submit proposal for $98K contract, says Premier’s Office
- Festival officials temporarily barred from VG festiville, passes needed next year
- BVIPA heightening security at local ports, increased surveillance
- Budget debate kicks off tomorrow
- USVI rides away with over $36K in cash prizes at Easter Sunday races
- Soca artistes rock Virgin Gorda
- Croal strikes historic gold! BVI bags 7 medals at CARIFTA
- Construction of new ESHS will begin next year
- PHOTOS: Governor, residents report good fun at 2019 Easter Parade
- BVI named 2nd runner-up in global pageant
- Budget for local festivals will start coming sooner – Clyne
- PHOTOS: VG Fest opens, Dexta Daps delivers
- Premier urges businesses to donate to ESHS’ reconstruction
- $3.7M to restore ESHS L-shaped building, gov’t signs four contracts
- Court to decide on D4 dispute on May 2
- Kenai Jacobs charged with attempted murder after Monday’s shooting
- Cop gets suspended sentence for leaking information
- Active search for missing US citizen suspended
- 12yo threatens magistrate in open court
- VISAR reopens VG base, to procure new vessel
- Flow now offering strictly gigabyte packages for smartphone users
- Tourist Board’s ‘Seeds of Love’ celebrates the earth
- Court orders retrial after jury fails to agree on verdict for accused cops
- We need legal services on demand, says RDA
- Restored Long Trench centre to be used as ‘model’ for other emergency centres
- UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Monday night’s shooting
- Gov’t gives Skelton Cline $98K consultancy contract
- Recycling trucks being purchased as part of agreement between Green VI, gov’t
- Territory’s first cardiac lab produces 100% success in cases so far
- Man fined for driving vehicle stolen by escaped prisoner
- Premier better positioned to ‘enhance’ local tourism
- Customs promises increased marine patrols to crack on trafficking
- Gas station, marina, increased business spaces to be developed in Fish Bay
- 22yo gets suspended sentence, fine for burglary incident
- Wheatley bats for cricket to return as popular sport in BVI
- Willock tries to get Vanterpool case dismissed, says judicial review premature
- UPDATE: Vanterpool, Willock hire prominent attorneys for today’s judicial review
- Disaster Fund approves first 86 claims from August floods
- Cayman’s legalisation of same-sex unions could affect BVI
- Governor joins effort to preserve BVI’s biodiversity
- Woman fined for keeping man’s cannabis
- Gov’t launches webpage to increase transparency in recovery loan spending
- Historic! Antigua to compete in Easter Sunday races, $60K up for grabs
- Repairs to undermined roads on JVD, VG, Tortola to begin by year’s end
- Talks underway with police to enforce water vending policy in Road Town
- Premier to lead territory-wide cleanup initiative
- Gov’t aiming to increase cruise ship arrivals in BVI
- Swain bought bike days after allegedly collecting bribe $$
- Deadline to pass budget 2 weeks away and still no debate, SFC deliberations
- HLSCC signs MOU with UVI, enrolled locals to now pay $6K less in tuition fees
- Gov’t to increase awareness of 18 endangered plant species discovered in BVI
- Courtroom showdown: Attorney claims he was ‘singled out’ for not being ‘from here’
- Gov’t worker accused of bribery identified as Robert Swain, charged
- No venue! Calypso show, pageants dropped from Easter Fest because of low interest, funds
- Wheatley pledges support to Maduro-Caine’s Fisherman’s Wharf upgrade
- Fake visa holder sentenced to 26 months in prison
- 71yo visitor still missing in BVI waters
- Senior gov’t worker arrested on suspicion of bribery
- Acquitted cop may seek compensation from gov’t, says attorney
- Businesses test prototype of govt’s new online work permit system, good reviews
- D7 to form council to manage community projects, district rep seeks volunteers
- Local artistes should be at forefront of our festivals — Wheatley
- VG Easter Fest to be scaled down again, festival committee $300K in debt
- One of three accused cops acquitted
- BVI to increase accommodations | Premier promises 5K extra beds in five years
- Better roads, education needed before bigger bikes allowed in BVI
- Gov’t worker pleads guilty to cocaine possession, claims not be supplier
- Gov’t deepening ties with region to position BVI for disaster assistance, development
- Gov’t proposes partnership with private businesses; help pay salaries
- Supplementary budget to pay for lawsuits against old NDP gov’t likely
- Banco Popular to open branch on VG by August
- Gov’t signs $105K contract for reconstruction of BFEC
- Man fined $2,600 for cannabis possession
- Major bush fire scorches Virgin Gorda
- Gov’t targets 63% increase in visitor arrivals at new West End port
- Over 2% GDP growth projected this year, no new taxes — Premier
- RVIPF seeking 15 new recruits for 2019
- Gov’t injecting $2.5M towards medical tourism
- Vanterpool’s matter to go under judicial review next week
- UPDATE: Health, Education ministries to receive largest percentages of budget
- Vanterpool shows up for today’s HOA
- Territory to get insight on state of economy during today’s budget address
- Policy being re-implemented: Owners to pay ‘disposal fee’ when licencing vehicle
- Still burning beneath | DWM awaiting funds to rid Cox Heath of lingering issue
- The Boys open another gas station on Tortola, plans to go territory-wide
- Premature petition | Give Willock a chance, he’s done nothing wrong
- Businesses report high sales at 48th BVI Spring Regatta
- Labour constraints likely to affect BVI’s reconstruction, says CDB
- My son with Down syndrome made me a better person
- Preliminary designs for new West End port to be made public this week
- Online petition launched | Calls for Willock to be revoked as HOA Speaker
- Cabinet approves 2019 budget | Now to be brought before HOA
- Shondrea Turnbull: Career mom, author crowned Mrs BVI
- Harneys pays for life-saving technology for VISAR
- Local trio launches books, hopes to reignite reading in BVI
- Speaker not budged by governor’s stance, seeks legal advice
- Residents can now apply for renewable energy at BVIEC
- Major territorial transportation plan being developed, ready in 3 months
- Residents in temporary houses to receive plumbing, utilities soon
- Hospital readies for another hurricane season, repairing damage from 2017 disasters
- Headley fined $1,200 for marijuana possession
- COMMENTARY: Hard for OTs to take UK decisions seriously till Brexit ends
- Inspiring! Inmate tops High School Certificate Programme
- Hospital readies for int’l assessment as it seeks accreditation
- Anguillan hotelier deported after early release from prison
- Civil registry records ‘upsurge’ in citizenship applications
- Project to develop health information system at BVIHSA underway
- I don’t intend to call by-election, Vanterpool’s resignation was ‘invalid’
- 80 naturalised and ‘feeling good’
- Penn to Speaker: D4 not vacant so honour pledge to be impartial
- Midday ferry between Virgin Gorda, Anegada coming — Wheatley
- West End women slapped with additional charge months after arrest
- BVI’s food safety regulations under review
- Speaker notified governor of D4 ‘vacancy’ twice
- Bartender fined for marijuana
- Nat’l Bank raises over $1K to support 4yo cancer patient
- RVIPF launching pilot project for cops to wear body cameras
- ‘Everything going online’: Labour, Immigration to officially merge this week
- BVI tourism still not what it used to be, considerable way left to go — CDB report
- Man accused of trying to rape 16-y-o
- Manhunt underway for boat captain who crashed in BVI
- Work being done to provide 24-hour water
- RDA targets capacity building for contractors | Low response to projects a concern
- Scoping over! Police launch full investigation into ESHS wall
- Prosecutors accused of abusing judicial process after submitting ‘inaccurate info’ to court
- Officials to host public forum on rising insurance premiums
- Environmental Health Dep’t to increase nightly inspections of local restaurants
- COMMENTARY: Keeping OTs in the loop after Brexit
- I have to start from scratch, previous gov’t blew over $50M in excess revenue
- Elevator road finally being repaired, select trucks to be barred from using route
- Cultural heritage site coming for Road Town — City Manager
- Man charged for more drugs than he was held with, analysis reveals discrepancy
- Support initiatives that bring awareness to the differently-abled, residents told
- First 2 years of outstanding salary increments will be included in 2019 budget
- UK must approve BVI’s budget before it passes
- OTs gather in BVI to design cash-based emergency response system
- Visitor nabbed with fake passport | Wrong gender, misspellings in document
- Red Cross launches blood donor drive in preparation for another disaster
- Police charge teen for alleged ‘burglary spree’
- Fahie to OECS: We need to unite, stand up against UK, EU
- We are so close to returning banking to VG — Premier
- RDA signs contract with UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- Visitor admits to giving false information to get BVI visa
- COMMENTARY: Elections over, time for ruling not for fooling
- ‘On standby’ | Fahie announces Hodge-Smith for uncertain by-election
- Bold Premier: Fahie promises OECS he will ‘regularise’ C’bean expats
- Governor willing to raise concerns of campaign financing with gov’t
- Take emergency drills seriously, residents told
- Machete fight over bad parking lands VG man in court
- Police conducting random stop-and-searches on Tortola
- Governor backs from D4 confusion, won’t get involved unless seat ‘clearly vacant’
- Opposition Leader a character witness for convicted cop, begs mercy
- Forensic audit of finances to be completed in our first 100 days
- Voters asked to rate experience during elections
- ESHS win 2019 inter-secondary school debates
- UK MPs vote to delay Brexit
- No take-backs! Willock calls for by-election, refutes Vanterpool’s ‘return request’
- UPDATE: Resignation letter was invalid, I’m coming out of retirement for the people
- Rymer launches ‘full assessment’ into Works ministry as he takes over post
- CDB Report: Inflation reaches 5-year high in BVI last year
- Financial services projected to boom by year-end
- Fahie attends first overseas meeting, Wheatley Acting Premier
- Tailored teaching methods coming for every child
- Man fined $2,500 for marijuana stashed in scooter
- Caribe wave 2019 exercise
- You must now account for our $7.2M plane money, Premier told
- Gov’t to begin granting land titles to Anegada residents next month
- Go above and beyond to hire BVIslanders, hotels told
- Jury finds cashiers guilty of stealing nearly $60K
- Police investigating Waterfront burglary
- EU says we will not be placed on their blacklist
- Willock appointed Speaker of HoA
- Gov’t moves to convince UK to dump public registers, rely on BOSSs
- Accused killers were with Snoopy before he went missing, court told
- Put mechanisms in place for absentee voters
- Gov’t to establish statutory body for climate change
- House expected to elect Speaker tomorrow, gov’t quiet about its pick
- UK reassures commitment to support BVI recovery
- Commonwealth Day message from Her Majesty The Queen
- Police gift seniors with fruit trees
- ‘The thought never crossed my mind’ — Walwyn on running in D4
- Legal action will be taken against chronic delinquent employers, NHI warns
- Territory-wide marine training coming, says Premier
- Man accused of discarding drugs during police chase
- COMMENTARY: Rookie gov’t with fresh ideas not so bad
- Removal, processing of derelict vessels
- Two more arrested, charged for Snoopy’s murder
- Eligible expats to benefit from residency amnesty
- Another local makes CARIFTA Games team
- Young locals will be placed on each gov’t statutory board
- Parents warned of suicidal video disguised as children’s programme
- BVI establishes legal tribunal capable of disbarring attorneys
- VIP gov’t to have first Cabinet meeting today, ‘historic’ VG venue
- All gov’t ministers getting 3 months as Deputy Premier, Wheatley the first appointee
- I’m confident I won’t have to fire any gov’t member, they’ll stay in line
- UPDATE: By-election in coming weeks, says governor
- Look for new DDM building job, contractors told
- Trial for 2015 boat crash incident commences
- Mark Vanterpool resigns!
- $$ from crime used to fund police cafeteria overhaul
- UK gov’t defers bill to revoke 3-year public register reprieve
- We won’t oppose for opposing sake, says Opposition Leader Penn
- Buju Banton projected to boost local tourism during BVI visit
- Fresh anti-defamation laws needed for BVI — Walwyn
- Be brave, dream big like H L Stoutt, Premier tells residents
- COMMENTARY: BVI post February 25
- Walwyn outlines how NDP lost the election
- USVI dominates Sunday’s races
- Increased fees for airport users
- Out of line ministers will be sacked, says Premier
- Grandmother sells food to fund 4yo grandson’s cancer bills
- Who monitors the monitors? BVI needs Independent Election Commission
- Students defeat cops in marijuana debate
- Duo imprisoned over stolen ring
- NDP made last-minute push for Witness Anonymity law before removal from govt
- Marlon Penn sworn in as Opposition Leader
- Voters relocated, flocked select districts to ‘manipulate’ results, Election Observers suspect
- Visitor with alleged fake identity, charged with giving false info to obtain BVI visa
- Public-private partnership being considered for Palm Grove development
- RT being beautified | Fewer than $100K spent to restore Noel Lloyd Park
- Ministers unofficially announced, restructure of gov’t reported
- Some leaked advance poll results true, investigation launched
- Cops to debate youth on decriminalising marijuana
- ‘I was shocked Walwyn was not re-elected’
- I should have left NDP sooner, affiliation cost PVIM the election
- The big vote-puller, rejecting the odds to inspire a territory
- Andrew Fahie sworn in as Premier
- All billboards must be removed by March 4
- I’m speechless because I’ve been through so much — Fahie
- Quitting politics not off the table, says Walwyn after election defeat
- VIP disputes D6 ballot count, seeks recount for Samuel
- Greater representation now guaranteed for sister islands
- UPDATE: Election results, VIP wins! Walwyn not elected
- No glitches in Districts 1 to 4 | Voters happy with tabulating machines
- Well over 1000 collectively voted in D6, D7, D8 before midday
- Over half of RVIPF assigned to Election Day duties — Commissioner
- Officials waiting to see if ‘leaked’ Advance Poll results true
- Nat’l Importance: Cabinet extends economic substance lawyer’s contract
- The final addresses: NDP, VIP pull notable turnouts on election’s eve
- BVI votes today | Things to know
- REPOST: Number of voters by district, 41 candidates
- PHOTOS: Massive VIP motorcade
- PHOTOS: NDP motorcade, parties to host final pre-election events
- Fahie issues challenge: My opponents’ representation can’t match mine
- Sasha Flax appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator
- Man injured in Friday morning shooting, police launch probe
- More voters participate in advanced polling, says Elections Office
- VIP gov’t will give PAC powers to override questionable Cabinet decisions
- VIP’s $20M loan scheme a poor knock-off of NDP’s own, says Walwyn
- Contracts signed: FDL Consultants designing roads to last BVI up to 30 years
- Agriculture proposed to close gap between Anegada, wider territory
- VG man charged with wounding granted $70K bail
- UK Report proposes for BVI to remove ‘discriminatory’ Belonger status, accept same-sex marriage
- NDP promises disability-friendly infrastructures ahead of advanced polls
- Gov’t ‘too involved’ in business community, VIP will give more latitude — Fahie
- Advanced polling today: Things to know
- Political victimisation infecting VG, whistleblower legislation a cure
- Hodge appointed Acting PS in Works Ministry, McMaster assigned to RDA
- SCHEDULE: RVIPF revives Police Week
- Warning: Employers who prevent workers from voting will be imprisoned, fined
- No options | Young locals prefer to be cab drivers abroad than return to BVI
- Fahie promises 1000 jobs in first 1000 days
- ‘Temptation got me’ | Serial thief slapped with 4 years in prison
- Gov’t gave all district reps roughly $325K yearly, Walwyn tells D1 residents
- VIP proposing to create exclusive Anegada, JVD reps to replace At-Large
- District allocations could be abolished under PVIM gov’t
- Up to residents to pressure local authorities if they’re unhappy with BVI politics
- UPDATE: Power restored at airport, operations resume
- We have the $$, outstanding salary increments roughly $9M — Walwyn
- Turnbull to D2 voters: I was there for you, why would you switch on me?
- Premier’s farewell address: ‘I have no regrets’
- Man accused of selling borrowed goods
- Phase 1 of construction complete | VG medical centre to be handed over Friday
- NDP promises to give reserve fund $20M top-up by year’s end
- PVIM says it will ‘greatly’ cut cost of food in BVI
- Man fined for forging employer’s cheques, cashes in $15K
- Vanterpool blasts opponents for ‘sudden emergence’ in D4
- COMMENTARY: A guide to elections, what to vote for
- ‘God has to come from heaven and tell me VIP not behind attack on my wife’
- ‘Family members are off limits’, says Fahie after attack on rival’s wife
- Anonymous anti-NDP billboard mounted days before elections
- Deputy Governor speaks out as political arena muddies in BVI
- BVI Finance Chairman hails Lorna Smith as she steps down
- Extra portfolio | Tourism to get own ministry if NDP re-elected
- Visitor fined $4K after refusing to pay bill at local hotel
- Have a fixed date | No Premier should carry election date in back pocket
- Osborne now on burglary charge, stolen jewellery allegedly found inside home
- Skelton Cline takes ‘sabbatical’ from pastoral duties after church dissociates
- FULL LIST: Total of 41 candidates nominated for elections
- Church distances itself from Pastor Skelton Cline
- Malone targets investment for HLSCC to cut BVI’s imported labour numbers
- PVIM not about self-determination at this time — Skelton
- 56yo Trini found guilty of raping friend’s stepdaughter
- Cruise pier being renamed tomorrow
- Caught on camera: Scooter thief fined $1,000
- International five-star resort coming to BVI
- PVIM endorses Pickering | Doc’s ‘spirit not in tune with disunity politics’
- Bad idea: VIP candidate objects proposal to relocate Willy T to Salt Island
- Roughly $20K missing from my money, says man whose cash police seized
- Shortage of emergency medical technicians: BVIHSA hiring, willing to train
- Assisting an offender, theft, assault listed in latest arrest blotter
- ‘Apologise or I’ll sue’, says O’Neal after Skelton Cline’s ‘bribery for votes’ claim
- UPDATE: Leaders’ debate cancelled after Fahie’s ‘condition’ to participate
- Flow partners with BVI businesses to show customer appreciation
- Leaked AG report: Major questions about fruitless $500K spend in Fahie-led programme
- Accused cops case: Key Crown witness has trouble recalling details
- False! Elections supervisor rejects VIP’s claims of faulty e-tabulating machines
- COMMENTARY: Big campaign promises but where will the money come from?
- Visitors held with $52K, attorney said cash acquired through gambling
- Murder suspects released
- CDB stats: Real GDP grew in BVI for 2018
- Not a little girl | Hodge-Smith takes aim at Vanterpool for ‘neglect’ of D4
- No taxes for taxis | Skelton promises duty-free imports to build local fleet
- Penn fishes for protection laws, co-op between gov’t, local fisherfolk
- COMMENTARY: BVI politics and the fog of Brexit
- Mudslinging is gutter politics and the ‘bottom of a gutter is green’ — Walwyn
- Rymer bewails crime after murder in district
- Party leaders to square off in political debate: Two confirm, one decline
- CDB assesses RDA’s competency to manage $65M loan funds
- Cline willing to go to war with UK over same-sex marriage proposal for BVI
- Maduro-Caines produces pocketbook of accomplishments to quiet ‘haters’
- No longer in hurricane mode, VG Easter Fest returns to full slate of events
- Airport runway’s resurfacing to be completed in just over two months
- Nagico supports local author
- RVIPF, prison officers receive ‘crowd control’ training for protests, large gatherings
- Wheatley proposing to redo Miami airline deal and favour local air carrier
- Road resurfacing timed after rainy season, not for elections — Vanterpool
- Man remanded for harbouring fugitive brother Khori Prince, bawls in court
- PVIM will strengthen the labour code, Smith claims
- DDM staff awarded $21K for exceptional post-hurricane performance, overtime
- Three arrested in connection to Huntums Ghut murder
- Dirk Walters switches to At-Large
- PVIM proposing to build 10 homes yearly for poor
- Prince breaks from handcuffs to make second escape, court hears
- Skelton widens distance from NDP, likens time in embattled party with Jesus’ crucifixion
- Penn plans to turn Long Look Clinic into a 24-hour facility, revamp agriculture
- ‘Irresponsible’ article raises concerns | Media’s latitude in major case weighing in balance?
- E-tabulating machines only count votes | More public demonstrations on February 10
- Three arrested between January 27 and February 2
- Move elderly from Adina Donovon Home to old Peebles Hospital — Fraser
- $$ ‘significantly less’ after it was last seen in accused cop’s custody — Whistleblower
- Clause about ‘no unrealistic promises’ removed from political code of conduct
- Operations tighten at polling stations, no more polling agents per candidate
- Verna Smith running At-Large for Progressives United
- Cedar Int’l, St Georges advance after spirited school debate on crime
- Commonwealth MPs invited to observe BVI elections
- Police name murder victim, investigating fatal shooting
- Police increase presence at ESHS after reported ‘disturbance’
- ‘Enough is enough’, D1 lags behind under Fahie’s 20-year leadership — Romney-Moses
- O’Neal rehashes promise of rescue helicopter for D9, proposes partnership
- Dirk’s plans for D5: cottage-like housing to attract tourists, adult daycare
- Smith-Thompson proposes to recommission Sea Cows Bay plant to water D3
- UPDATE: Police confirm BVI’s first murder for 2019, says other gunshot victim stable
- 5-year concessions part of Penn’s ideas for small businesses, no more ‘lip service’
- Rajah Smith joins Progressives United as At-Large candidate, outlines plans
- UPDATE: Nomination Day now February 14
- Sylvia Romney-Moses announced as PVIM’s candidate for First District
- Pickering running independent? Launches campaign February 12
- Local educators to be trained how to assist asthmatic students
- Pockwood Pond incinerator still not repaired over 2 months later, ministry seeks $$
- ‘Underinsurance’ is real, not a scam, says tribunal of experts
- Harrigan proposing to restore D5’s age-old bridge, build civic centre
- Monthly report: $8M of CDB loan earmarked for 18 consultancies
- Clubs allege major corruption in BVI Cricket Association, regional body informed
- 41 complaints settled through Insurance Tribunal, insurance laws need updating
- Late educators Callender, Walters left good legacies; emulate them – Walwyn
- Baby in prison | Woman on murder charges gives birth while on remand
- Being party leader does not guarantee you’ll win seat so all should debate
- Participants already pouring in for 48th Spring Regatta, organisers promise more fun
- Young BVI ballers dominate soccer tournament in Puerto Rico
- Governor appoints acting DMV boss
- Prince recaptured | Named in connection to $800K jewellery heist at Mi Amor
- D3 debates cancelled | Fraser still undecided, Thompson ‘disappointed’
- Flow highlights enhanced performance of its network following rebuild
- Better Labour laws needed, insecurity causes expats to ship $$ back to home countries
- Creque proposing to reduce cost to build, transform construction into economic pillar
- Ivan Dawson Primary restored and ready for reopening
- 18-month sentence for assaulting white man
- Unacceptable roads, sewerage | Smith promises 20-year development plan
- Talks underway to attract new cruise companies to BVI
- Underground gambling booming: PVIM proposes gaming zone to boost visitor nightlife
- NDP only interested in a leaders’ debate, party indicates
- Include young locals in policymaking process for youth — de Castro
- COMMENTARY: Sister’s keeper
- Discussions on local sports development come to forefront on Thursday
- Accused cop seen leaving police station with evidence bag, court hears
- NDP launches app ahead of elections
- We don’t need to pay others to market BVI, use local scholarship recipients — Scatliffe
- Ministry runs out of $$ to complete Anegada road repairs, awaits next budget
- Audit them! Fahie promises to probe post-hurricane insurance ‘scams’
- BVI takes overall victory in pre-election races on Sunday
- COMMENTARY: Demographic politics and the BVI
- VIP proposes high-rise parking facilities for Road Town
- Park, museum and agri-market Parillon’s plans for Third District
- Horseracing action on Sunday | 14 USVI horses to face off against 9 from BVI
- PVIM expanding: Number of candidates will grow to 11, says Skelton
- Voter registration closes Monday | Gov’t-issued IDs can be used for 2019 elections
- Trellis Bay businesses could see increased economic activity with airport expansion
- ‘Inspirational: You’re a rock, Doc’ | Fraser salutes Premier
- Choppy waters wash vessel ashore | DDM cautions residents of adverse weather
- Dancia Penn running At-Large in February 25 elections
- Cap it: All legislators should be made to serve a limited time in office — Christian
- Governor launches campaign to raise $500K for Old Gov’t House Museum
- Save our locals: Regular businesses getting trapped in broad financial services net
- Pickering confirms candidacy | Duty to retiring premier now dissolved with HOA?
- Shop owners suspect eviction from TPP because ‘someone’ wants spot before election
- Election day February 25!
- Strong medical facility now named after strong woman
- Gov’t gets resistance in renaming hospital in honour of Premier
- Considerable swell in voter registration | Over 500 new persons make growing list
- Goal post shift: Emergency amendment to new economic substance Act disrupts HOA
- FDL secures another gov’t contract | $800K consultancy for roads, coastal defence restoration
- Trial starts for accused cop trio, Crown witnesses testify
- The best woman to sit At-Large
- Farmers, fisherfolk benefit from $300K government assistance
- $15K tax exemption, increased salaries promised if Skelton becomes finance minister
- Election promise: $10M will be pumped into Business Bureau to facilitate low-interest loans
- Still at large, Prince assaulted cop to escape
- MALE branches out, signs partnership agreement with YEP
- Skelton promises overnight cruise pier system under PVIM gov’t
- Rymer proposes to make D5 ‘cultural capital’ of BVI, reclaiming land part of plans
- City Manager should be given legislative powers, says Walwyn
- Piped water to be restored on JVD by month-end
- OPINION: Multiple parties good for democracy but landslide victory unlikely
- Visitors waste days just to get here then USVI benefit, expansion a priority — Walwyn
- Have you seen this police escapee?
- Weeks before EU decides on BVI’s ‘economic substance’ law, companies still have questions
- How these party heads feel about forming a coalition gov’t
- Airport expansion: Int’l airlines already showing interest but project still in infancy
- Visitor caught with ‘medical cannabis’ at airport fined
- Keep off AO Shirley Grounds, facility closed for repairs
- Put someone else in First District and meet me in At-Large arena, Fahie told
- I am fully capable of representing BVI as premier internationally
- Gov’t transforming, renaming Labour, other departments to merge
- Maduro sentenced to one year in prison for Tread Falls burglary
- VIP promises ‘district councils’, reduced imported labour, whistleblowing law
- West End station reopening nears, cops to share space with Customs, Immigration
- RTW employee runs to raise support for Diabetes Association
- No telling when hospital project will be completed, $114M spent so far
- 2023 reprieve: UK extends deadline for BVI to implement public registers
- Changes: Prisoners could vote before election day under amendments to law
- We face ‘constitutional crisis’ if elections don’t happen early — Skelton
- Walwyn not under police investigation, says Premier
- First four local athletes qualify for 2019 CARIFTA Games
- Premier: Taxpayer $$ also used to pay BVI Airways’ debts, no one got rich from airline
- Horse Owners Association boss named as PVIM candidate
- NDP government wasted $20 million, says Skelton
- Locals will get scholarships for masters degrees, PhDs under my administration
- Former hospital worker gets 6 months for beating customer, victim still affected
- Debates needed for all districts, seats
- Never was there a time more critical to vote, get registered — Underhill
- Unarmed cops can no longer grab guns at will, told to steer clear of live firearm incidents
- NDP wants locals ‘cutting bush, cleaning ghuts’ while giving top jobs to expats
- Biwater, roundabout stoplights were collective VIP decisions, not just Fraser
- Stop speaking that foolishness, ‘corruption’ talk badly hurting BVI
- Inmate sentenced to 12 months for assaulting prison officer
- Greenland stadium expected to be mecca of sports tourism
- Anegada man who went missing at sea rescued
- Progressive plans: Free legal services, elderly healthcare, lunches under Fraser regime
- Last-minute motion being introduced to rename Peebles in honour of Premier Smith
- Fraser’s Progressives United presents four candidates at party launch
- Gov’t submits application for airport development, to engage public with meeting
- Stop it! Vandals tearing down NDP posters, says party chairman
- Crackdown: No operation if taxis don’t have fire extinguisher, not maintained
- Unacceptable! Man held with over $9K fake cash in 2017 appears in court for first time
- Man accused of beating former lover with bar stool
- Dengue alert! Disease flares up in Caribbean
- Where are our planes, pier park audit? Turnbull to tackle premier
- When is election day?
- Wheatley dominates 9th District debate
- FINED: Drugs fall from man’s pocket while making report at police station
- Ninth District Debate: Candidates’ answers to questions
- Contract award summary for works on JVD district office, police station
- Leave us to roll out our candidates in peace — Walwyn
- Police now ‘scoping’ to see if full criminal investigation needed for ESHS wall project
- ‘False’ call diverts cops from RiteWay moments before robbery — Commissioner
- 62yo man sentenced to 18 months for molesting child
- RVIPF launch collaborative probe into tour bus fire with taxi commission, BVITB
- Former hospital cashier pleads guilty to beating disgruntled customer
- Local contractors, consultants to be ‘graded’ in govt’s new classification system
- UPDATE: Tourists escape tour bus fire unharmed, broken fuel line causes combustion
- Love lost? NDP not getting full slate of candidates ‘alarming’, says Fahie
- O’Neal, de Castro, Wheatley to square off in 9th District debates
- Political Newcomers | Wade Smith guns for D5 seat with shelter, tourism, sewerage initiatives
- Over 400 unclaimed vessels in BVI, Shipping Registry issues ‘urgent’ call
- Section of Long Bay in Beef Island to be named as ‘protected area’
- Walwyn promises Premier Smith advisor role
- Willy T saga BVI’s newsmaker for 2018 | Tragedy, crime also trend
- BVI’s got talent | Two locals drafted to play schoolboy football in UK
- OPINION: What to vote for this election, 8 issues that matter
- Local songbird breathes life into CGB restaurant
- NDP officially presents election candidates
- WALWYN: Even ESHS educators can apply for principal, deputy acting in post until
- ‘I so thankful’ | 83yo first to receive new home under Housing Assistance Programme
- Gov’t spends over $20M on consultancies in last 6 years, BVI Airways the single largest spend
- Menacing: Gunmen brought rifle to RiteWay robbery, shots fired even after taking cash
- COMMENTARY: Ganja, hypocrites, and social racism
- Major power outage forces all gov’t offices into early closure
- Security changes to Peebles Hospital now in effect, enhanced services expected
- Discussions being had with anonymous benefactor to rebuild entire ESHS
- Tortola resident charged after allegedly wounding man on neck with knife
- Arrangements being made to now release visitor’s body back to family
- ‘Economic substance’ law in effect: BVI to hit noncompliant companies with varying fines
- Walwyn: Trade school could cushion blowback of imminent job losses in financial services
- Another new party emerges for elections
- Mi Amor burglary: Police reviewing CCTV footage, 100 diamond rings stolen
- Fireworks colour Trellis Bay Market for New Year’s
- JVD, Cane Garden Bay come alive for Old Year’s Night
- 2019 New Year’s message from Premier
- Ports Authority closing half-day on New Year’s Eve
- VISTS students record strong 77% passes in regional vocational exams
- Anegada the new tourism oasis | Industry ‘thriving’ on sister island
- Vanterpool proposing to name cruise pier after former Chief Minister
- FAHIE: Let’s hold off on using voting machines, voters don’t trust them
- Watch out for dangerous seas, BVI under High Surf Advisory
- Shooting at RiteWay in RT, reported armed robbery attempt
- Major red flags: Gov’t addressing ‘oversight’ in spending 11 years later
- Quick fixes a waste of money: Demolish, rebuild ESHS, fire station — Scatliffe
- Brace for strong winds, rough seas and wet weather, says DDM
- Gov’t gifts local centenarian with $5,000
- Stoutt-Igwe appointed Deputy Governor’s PS after acting in post for 2 years
- Successful return of horseracing to BVI | USVI overall winners of Box Day event
- BVI’s accommodation inventory to normalize in a year or so
- US visitor’s body stuck in BVI as RVIPF probe death | Family distressed
- Five Haitians detained after being refused leave to land in BVI
- BVI economy in doom | I wish God’s blessings during our ‘sadness’
- Let’s share with those who still need help — Governor
- Premier’s Christmas message
- Christmas message from Andrew Fahie
- Christmas message from Melvin Turnbull
- Dr Kedrick Pickering’s Christmas message
- Christmas message: Marlon Penn
- Two major resorts to reopen next winter, says Premier
- BVI doesn’t stand a chance after Britain leaves EU — Fraser
- ‘Urgent need’ causes Cabinet to waive tender process to buy voting machines
- Walwyn’s Xmas party facilitates donations to FSN
- COMMENTARY: Saving the BVI from pirates and politicians
- Governor appoints Skelton as new Opposition Leader
- Cabinet grants Prospect Reef developers ‘extension’ till March
- Harsh penalties introduced for persons who commit crimes during public emergencies
- Body of US citizen found at sea
- BVIEC inks multimillion-dollar fuel deal with SOL | Delta loses contract after 14 years
- Water supply will improve in SCB by February, Vanterpool claims
- Land Registry denies tampering with official documents
- RDA boss getting annual salary of $300K, Premier confirms
- Booting Willy T again necessary | Norman, Peter Island developments ‘too important’
- Number of issued BVI visas almost doubles, high demand leads to longer wait
- $323K contract for design of hurricane-hit govt buildings
- An early Christmas gift: Renovations to BVI Autism Center now complete
- District 6 looking like ‘dumping ground’ | DWM remove bins on request of business owners
- Legislators cry for ‘diversified economy’ amid more pressure on financial services
- Govt pays over $23 million in lawsuits, settlements in last 7 years
- BVI forges formal partnership with Airbnb, signs MOU
- Burglar caught wearing stolen pants, shoes
- New legislation: Offshore companies must open physical offices in BVI, or else …
- Local entrepreneurial sector experiencing ‘substantial increase’
- Walwyn/ministry gave public, Treasury ‘false info’ on wall — Auditor General
- Back in business | Quito’s reopens after million-dollar upgrade
- 21 horses set to race on Boxing Day
- Marijuana farmer sentenced to over 3 years in prison
- Gov’t still overseeing CDB loan $$ though RDA in place
- Time to talk about self-determination, says Financial Secretary
- Truck driver acquitted of manslaughter
- 17 new police recruits sworn in, nearly half are locals
- COMMENTARY: End the imports, BVI way better off feeding itself
- Child Maintenance & Access bill now in effect
- Walwyn responds: Governor trying to interfere with electoral process
- Prison officer held with drugs at HMP
- VIDEO: Utter lie, I never asked to join VIP, deputy premiership — Turnbull
- Audit on controversial wall now in hands of police, says Governor
- I’ll graciously step aside: PVIM asking governor to remove me as Opposition Leader
- Turnbull wanted to join VIP last year, asked for Deputy Premier post
- Dominican Republic native accused of buggering, raping woman on boat
- Projects piling but funding slow: CDB withholds $$ till govt spends old $15M
- Nearly 20 residents will spend another Christmas in shelters
- 23yo gets suspended sentence for 42 grams of marijuana
- Two more outstanding audit reports tabled, 2017 to be laid next year
- Premier to request $138M to continue operations till 2019 budget passes
- Fahie wary, says new bill on economic substance ‘very cagey’
- Woman gets $20K bail for allegedly assaulting females, one knocked unconscious
- VG leg amputee denies stealing generator after hurricane
- COMMENTARY: Why BVI, other West Indian countries stuck in ‘developing’ status
- Repairs to police headquarters begin
- $100K bail | Women allegedly caught with over 700 grams of cannabis, $20K
- ‘Everything nice!’ | Unpleasant Sewerage issue rectified in Ghetto
- New flood risk policy implemented for landowners in RT
- My health is not a concern, says Skelton
- Premature: I have not yet decided to return to electoral politics, says Dancia Penn
- NDP rebrands: ‘Life is different since party formed 20 years ago’
- Man fined after stealing, drinking 13 bottles of champagne from neighbour
- Teachers and health personnel trained in autism management
- Rotary lights up Port Purcell
- Man of the ‘local’ people: Skelton promises ‘real job preference’ to BVIslanders
- Even split | What happens if another gov’t member moves to opposition?
- Missed target: Works to ESHS will not start before late-January
- Local sprinter clocks world-leading indoor 60m dash time
- Man claims he ‘found’ dinghy and kept it | Granted $40K bail
- PVIM announces candidates for the 2019 General Elections
- UPDATE: Dancia Penn will join us as PVIM candidate, says Skelton
- 3yo drug matter dismissed after deficiencies with evidence
- Works on decrepit fire station start Monday | $795K contract to rescue ill officers
- BVI newcomer gets 6 months in prison, fined $5K for gun
- Another promise: West End port to reopen by early 2019
- USVI man fined $5K for 60 grams of marijuana
- ‘We need saving’: Over 30 firemen fall sick in chronic work conditions
- Just? Scatliffe gets below minimum penalty for gun crime
- UPDATE ON BLACKOUT: Power restoration begins across sections of BVI
- PVIM clarifies: Says Mitch did not ‘ask’ for a ministerial post, he was ‘offered’
- I’d welcome Dr Pickering to PVIM with open arms — Skelton
- Satellite emergency relief warehouses being established
- Turnbull requested gov’t ministerial post before leaving NDP
- New economic substance law will challenge financial services providers, Premier warns
- Gov’t signs $140K contract to enhance CCTV surveillance in BVI
- ‘I use cannabis to manage my post-hurricane depression’, drug offender tells court
- Unavoidable delay | Schools to get new batch of digital textbooks this week
- Burglar confesses to stealing $8K cash, jewellery
- BVI to use int’l connections to support UK after Brexit — Premier
- Missing court files a concern | At least 2 dozen criminal cases dismissed in 2 weeks
- NDP will announce candidates after Christmas, says Walwyn
- Reservoir reconstruction on JVD nearly complete
- COMMENTARY: Reflect on financial independence achieved 40 years ago
- Zero tolerance: Disciplinary action to be taken against ‘student fighters’
- NDP has turned locals against expats for political gains — Fahie
- Thomas sentenced to over 5 years for loaded gun, drugs
- I didn’t get any team ‘I wanted’ — Fahie rubbishes claims
- PVIM launches Friday
- Elderly dollmaker offers seasonal Christmas treasure
- Water & Sewerage boss re-elected VP of regional body
- DeCastro, Malone, Flax, Smith selected as VIP’s At-Large candidates
- 63yo grandmother fined for assaulting teacher
- Sewerage nightmare: Ghetto residents living among their own faeces
- BVIPA to issue contracts using new database, registration encouraged
- Govt entering development agreement for 5-star resort on VG
- Xmas on DeCastro Street begins today | Late legislator to be honoured
- TAG concludes successful drive to assist BVI Cancer Society
- Governor departs to UK to discuss ‘constitutional relationships’
- Names of other potential NDP election recruits surface
- Police K9 Unit officially relaunched, dogs to be trained to detect cash
- Gov’t activating landfill as fire-damaged incinerator closes
- ‘I was doing a favour’: Mother, daughter guilty of ‘intent to supply’ drugs
- DDM boss honoured
- Accused attempted burglary denied bail
- Disgraceful: Only 4 members are on time whenever HOA sits
- 62yo admits to molesting 14yo girl, mother walks in on lewd act
- Locals told: Show some dignity, ‘common sense’ as BVI prepares for election
- Plumber fined $2K for drug and traffic offences
- Speaker adjourns ‘illegal’ HOA sitting after Opposition raises alarm
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Parliamentary shift
- Major fire contained but still burning | Efforts to extinguish continue
- GUILTY: Father claims ‘mistaken identity’ after having sex with 15yo daughter
- Departed NDP legislators does not impact our ability to govern — Premier
- Nearly dozen persons seek to become At-Large candidates for VIP
- Lack of court equipment causes further delay in 3yo cocaine case
- Explosion leads to massive fire at Pockwood Pond waste facility
- BVIPA workers undergo ‘intensive training’ in anti-money laundering
- Govt pays company $336K for extinguishing Cox Heath fire, site maintenance
- PHOTOS: Anegada hosts another successful Lobster Fest
- $400K insurance settlement for BVI Fishing Complex
- Fisherman fined for 12.8 grams of marijuana
- 19yo woman fined for festival village fight
- ‘I want no part of that confusion’: Keith Flax pulls out of political race
- JAILED | Halim Scatliffe urges other drug dealers to end practice
- Repairs to VG police barracks start Monday, $766K contract signed
- No more impermanent repairs, John’s Hole road getting concrete fix
- Norman Island development projected to cost upwards of $200M
- ‘Fire them skin yes’: Premier sacking ministers popular with residents — Vox Pop
- Did you see any ‘angry scooter riders’ when 11yo was killed last year?
- Post-hurricane vacationers pour in with testimonials about BVI
- Man allegedly beats lover with ironing board for staying out late
- FINED: Man claims he uses marijuana for spinal injury
- E coli outbreak: Local food stores recall romaine lettuce
- Charter boaters unlawfully fishing lobsters after misleading publication
- New appointees to do ‘reconnaissance’ on ministerial portfolios
- Stepdad beats man who he found at home with 16yo daughter
- Cabinet agree to pay RDA members
- Teen held with drugs gets community service, $2K fine
- Maduro-Caines to be appointed Junior Minister for Trade
- Premier appoints new Health Minister, Junior Tourism Minister
- VG man allegedly steals generator for ‘safekeeping’
- Visitor experience being enhanced with telescopes, WiFi
- USVI national granted $60K bail after drug find
- COMMENTARY: Is this the end to two-party politics in BVI?
- UPDATE: Premier details Ronnie Skelton’s firing as Health Minister
- Hard to pass new laws between now and election, gov’t too broken
- Day-trippers flocking BVI, 28% increase compared to last year
- Brandywine business robbed weeks before fire, operators suspect arson
- A beautiful mind | VIP honours entrepreneur living with cerebral palsy
- Kitt Hodge fined for drugs, disorderly conduct
- UPDATE: Turnbull’s reason for ‘switching sides’
- I don’t respect the way Premier had me fired
- Stop these malicious memes, Walwyn cries foul
- Alleyne officially ‘takes the rap’, co-accused trio pleads not guilty
- UK donates mobile clinic to BVI
- Businessman fined for buying stolen vessel, engine
- No by-election, says governor | Generals by April 16 next year
- Christian fired from Junior Minister post
- ‘There was no dishonesty’ | Walwyn not shying from wall debate
- By-election senseless, a waste | Just call early General
- Kalik Aaron found not guilty of 2016 attempted murder
- Gov’t to begin negotiations for major Norman Island development
- Gov’t buying 6 new fire trucks, equipment for BVI
- Hispanic trio with fake visas gets 10 months at HMP, fined
- King gets 12 months jail time, ordered to pay nearly $9K for jeep
- Repairs to BFEC start, to be complete in 4 months
- Father hits 6yo in eye for defacing wall, court hears
- Facts about the so-called Skelton political party
- VIDEO: Fire consumes bar in Brandywine Bay
- BVI put under flash flood watch till 2pm
- Founding party member Archie Christian leaves NDP
- They know why they left, party more united for it — Walwyn
- Magistrate threatens to jail prosecutor, police for gross misconduct
- Migration from NDP continues, party VP resigns
- By-Elections? Fifth district told to register, party’s recruit candidates
- BVI collaborating with int’l bodies to tackle fake visas
- Tropical wave weakens, becoming less organised
- Man denied bail after making off with jeep from repair shop
- Public consultations on Consumer Protection bill this month
- 10 illegal guns in 11 months | What happens after recovery
- Tropical wave could develop into storm within 48 hours
- FINED: Fear of taser nearly causes serious injury to cop
- Mervin Flaherty convicted for 3 counts of theft
- Liquor licence applications deadline November 22
- Chronic disease patients to benefit from support programme
- Willy T being booted again! Owners mull leaving BVI for good
- VG men fined after disobeying last year’s curfew for WiFi connection
- Smiths breaks from NDP, aligns with new party
- Caught on camera: Accused burglar allegedly steals vault, jewellery
- Seismic equip’t being installed to help improve building standards
- VG ‘peacemaker’ slapped with multiple charges, pleads guilty
- Hispanic fake visa holders sentenced to 3 months in prison
- OT director in BVI on governance, recovery-focused visit
- DDM: Thunderstorms near BVI may cause heavy showers, flooding
- Former employee steals dinghy from Moorings, sells it
- Renewable energy law effected, reduced fossil fuel imports anticipated
- Teacher sentenced after flogging 2yo for poo
- Fake visa cases climbing, 3 more held with counterfeits
- HMP recruits 9 new prison officers, most from wider C’bean
- Miss World Int’l Chair donates $5K in supplies to VG school
- Duo mortgaged house to buy fake visas, bogus BVI jobs
- More domestic violence victims having court cases dropped
- Teachers being trained in school emergency response
- Cabinet waives tender process for $132K repair contract to ESHS
- Fake visa holders rearrested, back before court after dismissal
- VG airport ready for flights, facility reopens
- Baronville slapped with more prison time for burglary
- Unsettled weather forecast for another 24 hours
- Scabies cases discovered at HMP, outbreak contained
- Decentralising gov’t being considered for enVision 2040
- An NDP in pieces
- BVI to start filing, managing court cases online
- Fined: Hispanic man illegally enters Tortola for ‘cigarettes’
- Rename Craft’s Alive in Delores Christopher’s honour
- $60K bail | Court employee just ‘visiting’ when gun, drugs found
- Delores Christopher lying in state, scores pay tribute
- Police spend over $80K on mould removal
- Haitian sentenced to 64 months for smuggling operation
- BVI projected to have a 50K population in 20 years
- Man allegedly hits neighbour unconscious with rock to head
- 4 charged after police raid recovers gun, bullets, drugs
- Alleged gov’t looter: ‘I see people take things so I take too’
- Med school to open January, few hundred students ready
- VG airport misses reopening date, works still ongoing
- Justice system dismal: Dead persons’ matters being called in court
- Man claims self-defence in alleged ‘race assault’ against Caucasian
- Over $500K pledged to outfit VG hospital so far
- Political candidates, parties warned against ‘unrealistic election promises’
- RDA an implementation body, not gov’t alternative
- BVI seeks to attract more vessels to territory
- Court frees West End drug offender after 5 months on remand
- Court dismisses case after duo with fake visas gets ‘wrong charge’
- Major water waste along dual carriageway
- Cruel father who body slams, chokes son gets suspended sentence
- Quick insurance being introduced for agro-industry, small businesses
- Stop complaining, give us credit, BVI has come far with recovery
- Supermarket thief sentenced after confession
- COMMENTARY: Gov’t borrowing the new normal
- Local appointed as new CEO of BVIHSA
- Accused looters allegedly advertise stolen items on Facebook
- BVI takes massive leap in healthcare with first-ever cardiac lab
- Gourmet With A Cause kicks off 2018 Food Fete
- Man fined $500 for 31 grams of cannabis
- Funeral for Delores Christopher this Saturday
- Victim’s business partner named as murder suspect; $2M in drugs found
- Plausible? Recovery projects over $2M closed to int’l bidders
- Anegada Beach Club named Boutique Eco-Hotel of the Year
- VG man sentenced to 36 months for burglary, drugs
- Gov’t ending material grant assistance to hurricane-hit homeowners
- Man held with cocaine fined $6K, drug supply charge dismissed
- Imported workers deserting employers for higher paying jobs
- Struggling Man accused of aggravated burglary
- Housing, transport problems hurting policing on VG
- Amended vehicles and road traffic legislation in effect
- BVI needs horse racing, restore the sport — Fraser
- Keep your truck loads covered
- Former hotel manager gets 3-month suspended sentence
- UWI honours three BVI nationals with Pelican Award
- The VIP and I will save this territory
- Another man charged in connection to attempted abduction case
- Finance Ministry ‘cooked up’ plan to take sewerage $$, not me — Penn
- Man says he sells drugs because wages are too low
- 71 public officers honoured for years of service
- Monday’s murders could be connected, says police
- Fraser, Turnbull adamant: Decries ‘issues’ with recovery plan
- Frustrated: Top cop begs politicians to effect recovery plan
- Gunmen entered home, murdered Ettienne while children present
- DPP claims man resists arrest because of ‘family prominence’
- Not forgotten: Anegada to receive road repairs, more PWD staff
- COMMENTARY: The wealthy investor
- Another shooting on Monday, another man killed
- UPDATE: Man killed in Monday morning shooting identified
- Disrespectful! Walwyn breached protocol by publicising wall report
- Another ‘mental’ offender sent to HMP | Gov’t called on to act
- Remove all items from festival grounds by October 19
- HOA positioned to get more inclusion in RDA operations
- VG resident implicated for burglary, 829 grams of marijuana
- Norwegian Cruise returns to grand welcome from BVI
- St Kitts visitor caught sneaking out of BVI, sobs at prison prospect
- Week dedicated to celebrate emergency nurses locally
- Did cop stun ‘peacemaker’? Court to rule on 4-y-o matter
- Timelines for restoration of all gov’t infrastructure being prepared
- Mercer found guilty of being drug supplier, fined $4.5K
- BVIHSA seeking donations to outfit new VG med centre
- Baronville sentenced to several months for cocaine, marijuana
- Designs for NEOC building halfway complete
- HOA runs this territory, not RDA or governor
- Attempted VG shooter confesses in court
- UK donates generators to BVI
- Fewer restrictions, USVI open to collaborate with BVI on tourism
- Delores Christopher the ‘true essence of a Virgin Islander’
- I use marijuana for my diabetes, police tampered with drugs
- Kilos of cocaine found on local ferry, crew member charged in USVI
- Delores Christopher has died
- BVI should adopt National Heroes
- System coming for public to rate service of gov’t workers
- Over 2 years and ‘sex with minor’ case still at infancy stage
- Man imprisoned for assault, double theft at supermarket
- Cultural Food Fair this Friday
- RVIPF catch 45 in every 100 criminals | Crime drops by 9%
- Halim Scatliffe admits to possession, plan to distribute drugs
- 3-year high: BVI gets nearly 10K new companies in first quarter
- Haitian found guilty of smuggling migrants
- St Vincent boaters found not guilty of gun, ammo charges
- COMMENTARY: Severe hurricanes, flooding will become annual
- C&W business shares ways to safeguard BVI businesses
- CTL donates close to $5K in merchandise to BFEC
- Father, son allegedly found with 61 bullets, drugs, and $25K
- Myett’s not being sold | Forges partnership with Pusser’s
- Gov’t hires second attorney to help keep BVI off EU blacklist
- Schools closed due to rainy weather
- Cameras capture burglar twice in separate break-ins
- Heated argument forces HOA into adjournment
- Pickering Acting Premier for a week
- Give guns to police and people will respect them — Fraser
- Facility needed: Magistrate laments jailing ‘mental’ offenders
- REPORT: Ministry did not follow procedure to build wall
- Woman being jailed for disobeying summons, unpaid rent
- Govt’s main phone lines down since last week
- Former marine officer held with $225K ‘unaware’ he had to declare funds
- Every gov’t project over $250K should be audited — Walwyn
- 24-y-o man to pay over $10K for crashing into Lexus
- Local app being developed to push major recycling initiative
- Auditor General’s report on ESHS wall project very ‘lacking’
- 156 public servants honoured for longstanding service
- Businessman fined $2K for marijuana possession
- Trent Harrigan freed, found not guilty of 2015 attempted murder
- Airport expansion will progress before my premiership ends
- Authorities fabricate confession of accused burglar?
- Gov’t, CDB hosting workshop for potential contractors
- Locals have no respect for expat cops, says magistrate
- Mother stops man just before alleged intercourse with minor
- Penalties soft for officers, inmates who break HMP laws?
- Brilliantly restored: Ivan Dawson Primary reopening in weeks
- COMMENTARY: Demography and the general election
- Region told BVI fostering ‘decent work’ ethics since hurricanes
- Beautification continues: 460-foot mural being painted in CGB
- Bumpy fined for harbouring girlfriend, claims he did it for love
- Machete victim admits to assaulting alleged attacker first
- Earn experience abroad before returning, BVI undergrads told
- Anguillan visitor fined $56K, to spend months in prison
- Harneys donates $3K to FSN
- Policy being developed for jet ski use, distribution
- Homeless thief sentenced to six months, rehab for drug addiction
- Should prison portfolio remain under Education Ministry?
- Donovan, Skelton fined $19K for marijuana
- New report coming on benefits of doing business in Africa
- I did not say I care more for expats than locals
- Prison Bill: Security dogs for HMP; inmates may be asked for semen
- Venezuelan ‘money mules’ part of larger enterprise, fined $92K
- DPP’s office put on blast, sloppiness affecting judicial system
- West End port to reopen by mid-November, Vanterpool claims
- BVI receives spotlight at TEDx Wilmington
- Nagico makes donation to school on VG
- Fraser accuses AG of being biased to Speaker, tempers fly in HOA
- I did not visit St Lucia to recruit a new head of prison — Walwyn
- Streets still too dark | Residents, Vanterpool fear for public safety
- Repeat burglar sentenced to 32 months in prison
- Expat newborn fee ‘reviewed’, gov’t to give report in 2 weeks
- Two representing BVI at Youth Olympic Games this month
- $400K attorney hired by gov’t was ‘highly recommended’ — Premier
- Addressing the inefficiency: Gov’t to review future Speeches from Throne
- Man allegedly burglarizes boss’s home during hour-long ‘bathroom break’
- Pickering never went to gov’t, party to verify reports about Speaker
- City Manager wants alternative access road to McNamara
- BVI laws need to be made available online, says judge
- COMMENTARY: Coalition gov’t possible, may be best for BVI
- Flow customers well-positioned to access superior digital experiences
- VIP confirms candidates for the Third and Eighth districts
- Clarification: Simeon Pope was not arrested
- Cabinet approves ‘single ballot process’ for next elections
- Possible unstable weather this weekend as Kirk passes south
- Court hears how Venezuelan visitors each smuggle $14K in crotch
- Gov’t paying up to $400K for UK lawyer to draft special law
- BVI to implement confidential cancer registry by January
- Man to pay thousands for buying stolen phone, criminal damage
- Schools, restaurants raise over $20K for needy students
- Inmates reportedly tamper with cameras at court
- Long Look road closed September 29
- NDP turned BVI into ‘failed state’, call elections now — Skelton Cline
- Disaster-resistant NEOC building will house gov’t in event of catastrophe
- Grieving offender shown leniency, to get counselling while at HMP
- Two-year drug trial ends, accused men choose silence
- Consultants invited to provide project management support
- Other states should learn from BVI’s education system — OECS boss
- Man, woman held at airport with $80K, cash found in vagina
- VIP to confirm Fraser’s replacement on Saturday
- Family indicted in $26K drug ring | Two granted $100K bail
- Flax-Charles weighing whether to run for political office
- BVI lauds UN and calls for more support
- Kirk regenerates into tropical storm, may dump inches of rain on BVI
- Speaker’s ‘NDP candidacy’ dispute not a matter for me — Governor
- Magistrate dismisses 3-y-o case after DDP loses file
- First Cabinet decisions to be publicised this week, not discussions
- Bad timing: BVI shelves trip to Africa to focus EU blacklist deadline
- I thought $400 bag of groceries was ‘garbage’, says accused thief
- Geographical survey to be conducted on BVI this month
- JVD residents, businesses get training in disaster preparedness
- Fine my client, don’t imprison; HMP overfilled, understaffed — attorney
- FIA: Comply with BVI’s with anti-money laundering policies
- Aunt allegedly involved in attempt to abduct nephew, court hears
- I wish I could take back my vote for RDA, they’re acting like a gov’t
- New statutory body being established; already problems
- Former hotel manager accused of stealing $10K from workplace
- Kirk downgrades, will pass south of BVI late this week
- Is UK providing enough for OTs after ‘Irmaria’?
- Man charged after cops discover gun, bullets, cocaine on Saturday
- Tropical Storm Kirk of ‘immediate concern’ to BVI
- Mock Elections being held next week
- AG to say if Speaker’s NDP candidacy is wrong; legislators perturbed
- China not to be trusted, revoke visa exemption for them — Fraser
- Utility companies cannot dig up new roads anymore
- Cellmates deny selling drugs in prison, 317 grams allegedly found
- RDA will not be halted though it’s operating without regulations — Premier
- REPORT: RVIPF acted in self-defence when they killed Hernandez
- Poverty assessment being conducted in four BVI communities
- Teens reportedly burgle home, lock themselves inside
- Use alternative dispute-solving avenues, reduce burden on BVI courts
- Governing body wants to implement sex courts across eastern C’bean
- Tropical wave spotted miles away, development ‘highly uncertain’
- ZBVI celebrates quiz winners, Merritt Herbert honoured
- Man fined $3K for 21 grams of marijuana
- Visitor spreads nearly $50K worth of ‘crime money’ across Tortola
- University student allegedly inflicts severe stab wounds in BVI
- Local tribunal set up to discipline ‘unethical’ legal practitioners
- Gov’t to forge ‘closer’ relations with private schools
- LETTER: Seeing my father’s school reopened brought me to tears
- Electricity Corporation workers honoured
- Premier leading BVI’s first financial services mission to Africa
- Cops on a roll: Another illegal gun recovered, Hispanic man held
- BVI tops OECS in CXCs again
- Man charged with forgery two years ago still not summoned to court
- Local special needs graduate lands job at primary school
- Young men found with drugs at sea plead guilty
- Cabinet documents being converted to web format, gov’t inks deal
- BVI travellers to see enhanced border security procedures, policies
- Problems solved: CDB president visits BVI, irons out challenges
- Gov’t was more hindrance than help for me serving sister islands
- Missing Alzheimer’s elder may have left in search of dead wife
- UPDATE: Power restored to Anegada hours before midnight on Sunday
- Have you seen this 83-y-o man?
- Banco will open on VG 4 weeks after choosing a site
- Leonora Delville Primary now ready to receive students
- Integrity Commission being established to regulate public officials
- Are these the NDP’s pick for elections?
- No salary decided for RDA CEO though he has commenced duties
- Insufficient investigation from cops in drug case, court hears
- Over $3M approved to address water woes on Tortola
- Cabinet decisions will now be made public
- Prison operations seeing stricter auditing, ‘reform plan’ coming
- Man found with gun, 57 bullets, and drugs pleads guilty
- Gov’t seeking to guarantee a $5.8M loan for BVIPA
- Someone smuggled gun on our boat because BVI Port security lax
- Judge who presided in US extradition case appointed BVI magistrate
- VG airport reopening late October
- Walwyn to Fahie: Stop planning protests and assist with school repairs
- Still smoking | Brace for even more emissions at Cox Heath dump
- Cline’s ‘core values’ programme being introduced in schools
- Warning issued for sea bathers, mariners
- Minor midnight tremor shakes BVI
- Town & Country Planning to become more digital
- STT man caught with cannabis on Tortola, fined $1K
- Walwyn tightlipped about NDP’s new reported trio of candidates
- 200 deaths | Single highest ever struck off voters list in history
- New programme so dropouts can get high school certificate in months
- Isaac downgrades to tropical storm but maintains course
- Start storing water now, residents told
- Store food properly this hurricane season
- Disgusting | Woman gets case thrown after continuous adjournments
- I will ‘revolt’ if Leonora Delville students go back under tents
- Isaac forecast to pass 206 miles south of BVI on Thursday
- Lesson learnt | Willy T ready to move if hurricane hits
- Art and music fest for Irma’s anniversary, mural to be mounted in RT
- From top-up to TV, a nice birthday gift from Digicel
- Public Service Week 2018: Transforming together
- Human chain shows BVI united
- Tropical Storm Isaac could potentially affect BVI as hurricane in days
- First court appearance a year after being charged with murder conspiracy
- Man recently released from prison put back on remand; new offences
- Gov’t forming ‘consultation group’ for incinerator smoke issue
- All 21 BVI prisoners now back from St Lucia
- Weather disturbances developing, potential of hitting C’bean
- Commemorative Hurricane Irma plaque mounted in Road Town
- Magistrate’s Court reschedules criminal matters post-Irma
- Medical experts visiting BVI to share ‘revolutionary’ sickle cell treatment
- Spending $600K on med school study was ‘common sense’ — Fahie
- Establishing sex offender registry being discussed
- Vox Pop: Irma still a bitter memory
- Civil Service Association being revived after years of dormancy
- Local technicians being trained to install, programme new weather stations
- Premier’s Irma anniversary message
- Arrest Blotter: Murder, robbery, drugs listed
- Residents distressed: Noxious incinerator breeds health issues, devalues properties
- Only a political play if gov’t passes key laws now — Fahie
- Multiple weather systems lurking in Atlantic
- 180 tonnes of garbage collected daily, landfill being created
- Gov’t to decide ‘soon’ whether to create junior high school in West End
- CCT donates over 1000 backpacks, school supplies to BVI students
- Red Cross receives $$ for child sexual abuse prevention
- VG resident tries to shoot man but gun jams, court hears
- 550K cruise visitors expected this season, cruise pier to reel in $100M yearly
- Community meeting report: Residents don’t want independence
- No wrongdoing | $82M cruise pier cost was ‘fair’, says Vanterppol
- Magistrate chides RVIPF for ‘not doing their work’
- Still considering: Gov’t undecided whether to legally contest public registers
- High chance of showers today as another tropical wave passes
- A tribute to local resiliency | OMG to release ‘BVI Strong’ single
- 500 Sea Cow’s Bay, JVD, East End residents to be surveyed
- Talks had with ‘several banks’ to open VG branch, Banco looks promising
- UPDATE: Tropical Storm Florence not forecast to be a threat to BVI
- Fahie bewails: I tried my best to address VG banking woes
- UK ‘very disappointed’ in BVI’s progress to fix public facilities
- Smuggled migrants planned ‘refugee lie’ to stay in VI, court hears
- Premier ‘can’t say’ if measures to avoid EU blacklist will hurt BVI
- Considerable flood waters wash through some BVI communities
- McMaster wins Diamond League trophy in Zurich | Only C’bean victor
- Two locals receive prestigious int’l scholarship
- Flash flood advisory issued for BVI
- Fee for BVI-born expat kids to ‘stay’ will be reviewed — Premier
- 18-y-o burglar sentenced to six months in prison
- LETTER: BVI should be careful of expats allowed to enter
- Smuggling trial: Witness claims accused Haitian was captain’s helper, interpreter
- Showers and thunderstorms to continue today
- More prostate cancer operations being done in BVI
- Elderly visitor fined $170K | Over $577K forfeited to territory
- Pickering ducks question about seeking re-election under NDP
- 22-y-o gun offender sentenced to 5 years in prison
- IAAF donates $100K to help BVI repair sporting facility
- Season blows in another tropical wave, ‘minor flooding’ possible
- BVI to get 5 year comprehensive disaster management strategy
- Disney cruise passengers flock Tortola, VG, JVD
- False alibi? CCTV footage, witnesses link man to Castro murder
- Securing a ‘seat at the table’ for BVI in UK parliament
- Gov’t signs deal to improve mental health
- Scooter rider fined over $2K for hitting student pedestrian
- COMMENTARY: Borrowing for social prosperity can become harmful culture
- BVICCHA annual general meeting 2018
- Rider accused of smuggling bike, threatening to shoot cop
- Walwyn to visit Virgin Gorda on August 28
- UK’s approach to inquiry flawed; time given to respond ‘too short’
- ‘Fake news’, no candidates named for my party yet — Fraser
- Duo partners to build a local recycling industry
- Man allegedly wounds brother in fight over bathroom
- Only ‘days’ left to make official voters list
- Man charged for Jerry Castro’s murder, community lauded
- Another major fire flares in Pockwood Pond
- BVI to observe Irma anniversary
- Digicel giving away $40K worth of cement, residents pouring in
- Arrest Blotter: Child cruelty, sexual assault among latest police busts
- Should BVI seek special powers to reject UK laws?
- Accused drug dealer allegedly assaults cop at police station
- CLINE: Put territory over personal agendas or keep from politics
- Out of the comfort zone | Temulji the man wanting to inspire change
- Env’l Health tackles mosquito population | Contracting virus less likely
- YEP named int’l affiliate to Boys & Girls Club of America
- VG, Anegada receives funding for debris clearance
- Again! Taxi-man allegedly caught having sex with minor at festival
- Eviction notice moves B&F to construct own business complex
- Consultants absent | Gov’t appeals for more locals to bid on contracts
- Walwyn rides road safety message
- BVI being positioned as ‘culinary tourism destination’
- Arrest Blotter: Several major busts in last few weeks
- 6 ESHS orientation sessions over 3 days
- Taxi meeting to discuss return of ships
- Local attorneys: Poor internet choking BVI business env’t
- Palm Grove centre being demolished, deemed ‘unsafe’
- We’re ready | Grand welcome planned for Disney’s return
- UPDATE: No cause for alarm, JVD dump fire out
- Major earthquake rocks region
- Gov’t worker tells court he needs marijuana to ‘meditate’
- Tendering for school repairs to begin as new academic year nears
- Motorist fined $650 after birthday drinking ends in down-hill crash
- NHI is a ‘broken’ system, says Fraser
- 10 traffic matters thrown out of court | Cases 2, 3 years old
- COMMENTARY: Citizens of welfare states are happier
- Health Minister visits ongoing work at VG medical centre
- University awards honorary degree to local
- Sewerage ‘pressure’: Speak out or be voted out, Pickering told
- Absolutely ridiculous | Still can’t spend a cent of $65M CDB loan
- Political Newcomers | John Samuel the man to unseat Maduro-Caines?
- Eyesore to attraction | Community repairs East End court
- Minor earthquake felt Sunday night
- Digicel increase network capacity with upgrade of new LTE sites
- Public meetings about UK inquiry begin next week
- Gov’t accused of pushing independence agenda through conflict
- Labour Ministry prompts probe into ‘expat slavery’ reports
- Case dropped for 1 BVIPA worker accused of handling stolen goods
- Taxis to be inspected upon Disney’s return this month
- Second court needed | Authorities to assess, repair old courthouse
- Best-behaved prisoners return from St Lucia
- Mother pays for son’s sins | Man allegedly commits burglary while on bail
- Premier responds to UK inquiry: ‘Britain will know our position’
- Fahie spends over $9K ‘out of pocket’ for Opposition duties
- Rotary Int’l donates $100K worth of equipment to Peebles
- Elderly visitor held with cash at airport changes plea to guilty
- Another tropical wave affecting the area, says DDM
- Fahie promises enhanced contract-issuing laws under VIP gov’t
- Large number of vessels fleeing BVI for hurricane season
- CXC RESULTS: Great grades and high pass percentage
- Help us | Businesses still struggling to bounce back
- ‘Come forward’, witnesses of latest murder told
- Gov’t still investigating fish kill incident, climate change a factor
- BVIPA donates to FSN through yard sale
- ‘I found loaded gun, nobody is perfect’, offender tells court
- Mitsy Ellis-Simpson seeks At-Large candidacy with VIP
- Yadali Thomas Santos: The beauty who almost never became queen
- Gov’t devising nat’l tourism master plan for BVI
- COMMENTARY: The BVI’s indebtedness
- NDP executives now to ‘ratify’ party’s election candidates
- Britain opens inquiry on future of BVI-UK relationship
- Fresh calls | Parimutuel betting laws needed more than ever
- How do locals feel about UK? Fahie hosting meetings to find out
- New HIV cases in BVI all young persons
- Some disappointment for closing night at festival
- Meet Mr and Miss World BVI 2018
- UPDATE: Police confirms gunshot victim’s death, probe launched
- Police confirm attempted abduction, 4 nabbed for guns
- ‘Surprising success’ | Booth owners report strong sales this year
- Worth the wait: Dexta Daps rocks festival village
- Polling laws to be amended ahead of upcoming elections
- BVI to compete in Mr World pageant | Miss World BVI Saturday
- BFEC produces 20% of BVI’s top Grade 12 students
- Prime tourist attraction returning to BVI
- Man bites off ear in bar brawl, police probe
- Road to repairs | Gov’t inviting bids for work on admin complex
- 276 derelict or abandoned vessels now online
- Destra delivers | Another entertaining night at festival
- Let’s return to living within our means — Fahie
- ICWI looking to next 50 years
- ‘Local leaders must stop abusing their power’
- COMMENTARY: Snap election will make things worse for BVI
- Gov’t extends Customs duty exemption again
- PHOTOS: VIBE, Xtreme Band both named Road March winners
- Water quality tests to be done at Josiah’s Bay pond
- COMMENTARY: Is BVI able to pay its financial obligations?
- Strong BVI performance at football tournament in St Barths
- PHOTOS: Revellers unwind at 2018 Rise & Shine Tramp
- C’bean people should embrace each other, we all came from Africa
- Phillips crowned | Readies for Miss Universe in Thailand
- PHOTOS: Artistes thrill patrons inside festival village Saturday
- Hundreds of fish found dead in Josiah’s Bay pond
- UPDATE: Police recover firearm, bullets in botched attempted robbery
- Trouble shipping horses leads to August races cancellation
- Dexta Daps’ performance postponed, village admission free August 3
- 2018 property tax assessment lists now available online
- BVI Emancipation Festival officially opens
- RDA boss concerned port workers, students still under tents
- Three additional magistrates appointed
- Two tropical waves to affect BVI this weekend
- Festival blessed: Songstress cries for BVI to ‘return to God’
- Bill drafted: Gov’t gets fresh drive to introduce Oil Spill Prevention law
- Fewer booths at festival village this year, Gospel Fest tonight
- Pickering Acting Premier, Dr Smith departs for unspecified trip
- Traveller held at airport with nearly half-million in jewellery
- A’yana Phillips named Miss BVI 2018
- Where’s the evidence? No proof public registers will harm BVI
- Env’l Health to food handlers: Don’t own up to food illnesses so easy
- Rotary refurbishes St George’s bus stop
- BVI bags 3 medals, sets records at CAC Games
- Janet Smith says farewell, HLSCC told to explore full potential
- Smuggled $577K was laced with fake cash to buy BVI boat, court hears
- BVI hasn’t mentioned any public register legal challenge — UK minister
- Gov’t accumulates $256K sewerage bill for CGB since hurricanes
- Premier: Looters can now be brought to justice with new court
- COMMENTARY: Recent Tortola fires were a nat’l setback
- ‘BVI will never be alone, UK is with you’ — Lord Ahmad
- Walwyn: No proof NDP corrupt, VIP just wants power
- Top university willing to sign MOU to train BVI locals in FinTech
- Major traffic buildup as fuel tank falls off truck
- Peak season rush | 9 awarded debris clearance contracts
- Local authorities undergoing ‘training exercise’ with UK navy
- Youth ambassadors assisting with BVI’s readiness activities
- Crackdown: Students will not graduate without completing community service
- Advice to be sought: Gov’t, civil servants to share pension liability
- Governor addresses 2-year delay of TPP audit report
- Gov’t reinstates public road after dispute with Belmont landowner
- In Pictures: Summer Sizzle’s Global Glamour runway show
- Digicel, DDM launches emergency alert app
- 4 BVI athletes receive scholarships to sports academy in Florida
- Feud between gov’t, Belmont landowner leads to road closure
- Businesses to learn about opportunities in project financing
- Purcell Road closed August 2 and 3
- Walwyn vindicated | Says opening schools swiftly after hurricanes paid off
- BVI cop fined over $40K for defrauding Social Security Board
- Gov’t spends millions on rent every year
- Females dominate top achievers list at ESHS graduation
- Post-summer introduction? Still no sign of Freedom of Information
- Audit being conducted into BVI Airways deal
- COMMENTARY: Toward a vision for recovery of BVI
- UK Minister for Overseas Territories to visit BVI next week
- First 40-foot container of recyclables head to US from BVI
- HOA Speaker told to enforce House rules ‘despite friendship’
- BVIEC’s 25% revenue loss won’t mean higher bills, consumers told
- Hundreds join VIP in the last 4 months — Fahie
- UN: BVI recovering well but needs to improve building standards
- COMMENTARY: Even bad gov’ts will do better if held accountable
- BVIEC open bids for petroleum products: SOL, Delta propose big bucks
- Labour Department on Tortola to close on Friday
- FS: Gov’t can’t get loans because of unaudited annual reports
- RDA: Legitimise your business before bidding for contracts
- Puerto Rican firm signs deal to ‘share skills’, construct NEOC
- UK to probe fatal BVI airport plane crash
- New law: 30 days to claim vehicles deemed as derelicts
- C&W sponsors BVI FinTech conference
- Gov’t having challenges collecting revenue — Financial Secretary
- Isabelle George ‘missing’ again
- Calls to stop naming contractors in HOA amid corruption claims
- Epic calypso show promised for festival this weekend
- Gov’t purchases three fire trucks for $230K
- VG residents prepare for banking woes with tech conference
- Flow Festival Fiesta swings into high gear
- Arbitration centre partners with YEP for outreach on dispute resolution
- Shots fired in armed robbery at Cane Garden Bay
- RT post office flooded, closed till further notice
- Fahie: Insufficient fire equipment concerning, airport closure shameful
- RDA to contractors: Politicians can’t help you secure projects
- FIA: Money laundering prevalent, 530 suspicious activity reports in 2016
- Still no settlement | HLSCC insured days before Irma
- COMMENTARY: Trump is producing for USA; who is for BVI?
- UPDATE: Gas station fire contained (photos)
- Airport temporarily closed due to gas station fire
- New Parole Board appointed for 3 years
- Former BVIPA workers behind cruise pier audit delay
- Labour to get major overhaul, modernized processes
- Agriculture suffers $13M in losses; help arrives
- Repairs to 3 emergency facilities to be completed in weeks
- Env’l Health Division moves to improve disposal systems
- Fahie: VIP won’t be pulled into NDP’s ‘weapons of mass distraction’
- Man injured in Baugher’s Bay shooting on Thursday
- ‘Unfortunate’ | Walwyn responds to eligibility witch-hunt
- 4-year case ends | Cop convicted for leaking information
- Hurricanes prevented me from fulfilling old campaign promises
- Trade to be transformed | BVI ranks low in ease of doing business
- COMMENTARY: The Trump economy and deflation
- UPDATE: Aircraft crash victim dies
- Henry rubbishes claims that premiership contenders should run At-Large
- STUDY: Public registers may cause over 2000 job losses
- Hanley fined for stealing from Immigration
- Pickering pitches sargassum warning system to OECS
- Tropical wave to move over BVI area tonight — DDM
- Willock eyes At-Large candidacy for VIP
- Festival fever on at Digicel
- Faulty line caused today’s outage | Nothing of great concern
- Heads of gov’t agencies neglecting duties, PWD singled out
- Cost of booths at festival village cut by half
- The BVI could use more ‘Supa Cops’, legislator says
- Strong’ BVI team heads to CAC Games in Colombia
- Bank of Asia to host official BVI launch
- Archer is Acting Governor
- BVI’s Bayside Blazers competing in St Maarten basketball tournament
- Festival budget cut down to $350K
- VG airport may reopen by September — BVIAA
- R City, multiple dancehall, soca artistes for festival
- NDP gov’t department heads named among VIP candidates
- FSN wants ‘safe house’ for domestic violence victims
- Lawful marijuana $$ can fund recovery projects — Wheatley
- Not adequate for full operations; gov’t seeking community input on dock
- Visitor missing | Have you seen this man?
- Thomas shot ‘old friend’ 5 times in self defence, court hears
- FS, BVITB Chairman endorsed BVI Airways to gov’t?
- Getting set to race | Work underway at Ellis Thomas Downs
- France vs Croatia | A guide to Sunday’s World Cup final
- Jellyfish alert | Residents, visitors urged to be cautious
- Nat’l Information System for Health Policy coming to BVI
- CEO finally appointed for recovery agency
- Accused VG shooter charged with attempted murder
- Correlation? Protection order requests skyrocket during festival time
- I’m not stalling Lee Road project, gov’t must do better
- Structure arrives at West End port, opens next week
- Banco Popular wants to open VG branch, says O’Neal
- Re-installation of warning equipment moving full steam ahead
- Greater assistance coming to Anegada, governor assures
- ‘Snide remark’ upsets HOA | Fraser attempts to storm out
- Addressing System resurrected | Streets to be named
- We should’ve invested locally | Gov’t can’t reach BVI Airways
- Skelton Cline switches to VIP, considers contesting in elections
- Adopt A Roof initiative shelters 8 families, more to benefit
- NGO heads meet with governor
- UPDATE: Suspect in custody, gunshot victim stable
- Eco-brick structure being introduced on local farm
- Proposed Havers Development amended, residents still disapprove
- Decision March Committee considering to involve UN
- Residents urged to purify stored water, steer clear of wells
- ICWI giving back to BVI community for 50th anniversary
- BVI officials trained at communication in emergencies workshop
- Donovan appointed Interim Director of BVI London Office
- Residents: JVD dumpsite could be next big fire, clear now
- Beryl passing | Unstable weather now affecting BVI
- Tough times | Local magazine features competing destination while BVI recovers
- PHOTOS: Medical marijuana businessmen testify about benefits
- Still operating: All gov’t workers told to report for work
- World Cup: BBC predictions for semi-final round
- Beryl to pass BVI at ‘a safe distance’, says forecasters
- Tourist Board holding stakeholder meetings across BVI
- Governor activates NEOC ahead of Hurricane Beryl
- 2 local jetties to be named domestic ports
- Stop using deodorizers on preparation surfaces, food handlers told
- Triple threat | Rotary placing more focus on sister islands
- Speedboats win big at BVI Exquisite Boat Show
- Arrest Blotter: 7 arrested
- Police discover over 20 marijuana plants at Foxy’s
- VIP officially kickstarts election campaign, video released
- UPDATE: Tropical Storm Beryl forms | Affects BVI late Sunday
- Rotary tackles major mangrove initiative, rebranding disaster-hit projects
- Females dominate ‘Cash for Work’ cleanup programme
- Stakeholders to discuss small & medium enterprises policy
- Construction of retaining wall at Windy Hill
- Immigration officer robs woman on VG, police allege
- Message from youths: We’re not fooled, we see the political wrongdoing
- Governor ‘missing in action’ on cruise pier scandal — Malone
- Weather disturbance develops in the eastern Atlantic
- Nat’l Bank would be virtually useless on VG — Wheatley
- Lock your phones | Pocket dials affecting 911 call centre
- Cleanup begins for festival | Artistes to be revealed soon
- VG might get Nat’l Bank branch | Scotia leaves sister island
- Protocol breach? Gov’t skips bidding process for ferry dock project
- VG landowners causing delay in Lee Road project
- FSC earns more $$ in 2018 compared to last year
- Territory Day to become a full-day affair, all schools involved
- Premier attending CARICOM meeting in Jamaica
- World Cup: Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarter-finals
- Flow highlights role telecoms during career expo
- BVI chefs bag medals in regional competition
- COMMENTARY: Voters may want a coalition gov’t
- Man beaten in alleged attempted robbery recaptured, still hospitalised
- 37 trained in SMART school standards
- No extradition | Hodge, Harrigan wins court appeal
- BVI on alert after USVI airport flags swapped with ‘Allāh’ banners
- Fahie’s fault gov’t wasted $7M on BVI Airways, says Premier
- Public warned not to ‘touch’, harm hatchling turtles
- Judith Vanterpool named new HLSCC President
- 93 HLSCC grads urged to promote unity in the BVI
- NAGICO renews support for long distance champ
- Sell out? Gov’t offering residency to rich investors
- Brace for water shortages as reservoirs undergo repairs
- Medical school to open in BVI
- Setbacks: 911 call centre not fully functional months later
- Premier to Walwyn: ‘Always put the people first’
- Arrest Blotter: Minors among 8 persons charged
- Community joins in BVIOC’s Sports Festival
- 100 vulnerable families to receive help to replace household items
- VIP finalising candidates next month | Fahie not running At-Large
- Chinese can only stay for 6 months | Business and tourism only
- Three men held in BVI waters with roughly $100K cash
- Months of promises, no result | Vanterpool being held to account
- Defending champs Germany knockout of World Cup
- COMMENTARY: When is it right to lose our rights?
- Accused robber ‘under observation’ after suspected suicide attempt
- Financial services workers mull relocating to Crown Dependent countries
- Tough year: Fewer students to graduate in 2018
- Readiness update: 26 facilities currently ‘can’ be used as shelters
- Cabinet sees revenue increase despite disasters
- Scholarship created in honour of late Anegada resident
- Visa exemption for Chinese sparks outrage | Online petition launched
- New NDP leaders say election results won’t split party
- Another earthquake felt in BVI
- 2018 Food Fete on, kicks off this month
- Reflect on BVI’s journey this Territory Day, residents told
- World Cup: England clobbers Panama with 6-1 win
- Walwyn elected as NDP leader, Penn new party VP
- PAHO donates garbage truck to BVI
- Airport expansion will continue despite NDP leader change — Premier
- Policy change: China no longer needs visa to visit BVI
- I am not retiring from politics, just as NDP leader
- BVI still remembered | Local tourism gets more top ratings
- World Cup: Mighty Argentina suffers crushing 3-0 defeat
- Bank of Asia opening BVI branch | Locals to get jobs, says Premier
- BVIEC was repaired in haste | Lightning storm hurts faulty grid
- Locals don’t yet possess skills to run HMP — Foot
- Big drop in murders, 12% drop in overall crime
- 30 persons trained in emergency relief operations
- COMMENTARY: Wasted youthful enthusiasm facing gov’t corruption
- World Cup: Spain defeats Iran 1-0
- Programme launched to expand BVI businesses to wider region
- Liquor licence renewal fees to be paid at Inland Revenue Dept
- Residents to support District 3 community clean-up this weekend
- General Election next summer, maybe sooner — Premier
- Undecided: Christian weighing whether to continue in politics
- Local sprint queen retiring | Hopes to be spokesperson for athletes
- Cops arrest accused teen burglars | Dishonest, says Matthews
- COMMENTARY: A hard climb out economic hole; ongoing blame game
- World Cup: Hail Ronaldo! Portugal defeat Morocco
- Update Construction Continues on Six Senses Freedom Bay Resort in St Lucia 2018
- Unstable weather affects BVI, sections lose power
- Premier not seeking re-election as NDP leader
- Disney to return to BVI in 2 months
- St George’s girls the top-2 champs at 2018 Spelling Bee
- Bids: Gov’t selling derelict vehicles to residents
- Salmonella threat: RiteWay recalls Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereals
- Collect mail at general post office in Road Town
- World Cup: England defeats Tunisia 2-1
- Police reportedly nab Purcell Estate man with cocaine, marijuana
- Brokers, importers discovered in ‘duty-free’ Customs fraud scheme
- NHI expanding, negotiating with Dominican Republic
- A proud dad: I knew Kyron would excel but not at this level
- Queen Honouree: ‘Never in my wildest dreams I thought this would be’
- BVI delegation returns from successful Caribbean Week New York event
- World Cup: Mexico defeat defending champs Germany
- World Cup: Favourites Brazil draw with Swiss
- Road closure for festival kick off
- McMaster steers Puma to assist BVI athletes
- BVI bags $50K as Trini moves cockfight $$ through airport
- Works Ministry: Xmas promises lots of work opportunities, cash
- Pickering selected to represent OTs at upcoming int’l conference
- World Cup: Uruguay score late winner to beat Egypt
- Leading island property search website expands to BVI
- Keeping music alive | ESHS hosting fundraiser to replace instruments
- Setback: Fire flare-ups as workers clear Cox Heath dump
- BVI now financially covered for cyclones, excess rain, earthquakes
- BVI eyes Africa as financial services expand, says Premier
- 2-year contract | St Lucian BVI’s new prison boss
- Springette allegedly burglarizes 4 churches, school
- Premier: BVI’s Asia mission very productive
- £300M offer still stands | UK OT Minister still visiting BVI
- 2018 FIFA World Cup starts in Russia tomorrow
- Public servants should not march, gov’t not transparent — Adams
- 12 shelters being assessed, 14 undergoing repairs — DDM
- Vanterpool in command — a woman of historic firsts
- I did not boycott the Queen’s parade, says Christian
- 21 Registered as British citizens
- Out of the woodwork | Skelton, Turnbull vie for top 2 NDP posts
- My church is available for shelter if needed, says bishop
- NHI hopes to limit health coverage of select beneficiaries
- Vice presidency, other posts also up for grabs in NDP elections
- 16-y-o student reportedly mixed up in iSmart burglary
- Deputy Premier discusses support for recovery during Hertfordshire visit
- 3 locals named in Queen’s 2018 birthday honours
- COMMENTARY: Where are BVI’s env’t-friendly initiatives to reduce climate change?
- Victimization fears caused low turnout for anti-gov’t protest — Fahie
- Pickering heads to UK for high-level meetings
- Vanterpool now Acting Premier, Finance Minister
- Confirmed: Fraser launching new political party for elections
- Leaked report: Roughly half-a-billion in insurance paid
- Man allegedly breaks into home, attacks sleeping woman
- PHOTOS: Majority legislators, residents boycott Queen’s parade
- Gov’t releases ‘interim’ list of emergency shelters
- UPDATE: Missing teen located and now safe
- Prospect Reef receives $261K to pay off workers, settle debts
- Gov reminds territory of UK’s kindness amid BVI-UK dispute
- Licence your dogs | Strays will be put to death, owners prosecuted
- Fix it or close it: Elevator road a disaster waiting to happen
- Food handlers to get certified early for festival
- Erasing remnants of Irma | Prickly Pear to get cleaned
- Arrest Blotter: Gun, theft, and assault charges
- Notice of scheduled outage on Wickham’s Cay I
- $600K airport spending while prepping for defunct airline
- Green Tech expands, turning trash into fertilizer
- Another set of alleged burglars arrested
- Malone launches foundation to help storm-struck businesses
- COMMENTARY: UK, hurricanes exposed BVI’s one-culture economy
- Have you seen this girl? Teen missing for days
- Walwyn: I am vying to be the next NDP leader
- Clearing Cox Heath | Metals to be shipped away in days
- Gov’t signs $400K deal for consultancy on sewerage
- Harvest sargassum: smelly seaweed has benefits too, residents told
- Tourism competition to raise funds for special needs school
- Cox Heath fire finally out
- Committee distances from Cline’s ‘boycott Queen parade’ talk
- UK OT Minister bypasses BVI in regional visit | Bad timing, says Premier
- GPS tracking leads cops to accused phone thief
- 14 advance to semi-finals of Nat’l Spelling Bee
- First gov’t buildings receive solar panels, elderly homes renovated
- TRC to distribute storm preparation items to residents
- Flow customers get more convenient new features
- Debris free | VG residents rally to clean metallic dump
- Most primary schools to be ready within first term of next school year
- BVI’s airport arrival experience was ‘miserable’, now improved
- Decision March Committee establishing group to advise gov’t
- Highest number of gov’t retirees in 5 years
- Local chef to adjudicate regional culinary contest, Jr team readies
- COMMENTARY: Why are we marching against the marchers?
- Roughly 3K persons sign anti-public registers petition
- BVI athletes coming home on June 14
- A mother’s struggle: Still in shelter as hurricane season begins
- We are reviewing BVI’s marijuana laws, says Premier
- Anegada ranked among top 18 islands to visit this year
- No clue how fire started or when it will end — Fire Chief
- Season starts | Gov’t, UK readies as residents told to prepare
- Statement from Premier Smith on 2018 hurricane season
- Still burning: 5 pumps malfunction trying to out Cox Heath fire
- Gov’t hires Farara, int’l lawyers to challenge UK
- Policy change | Driving schools, instructors must get certified
- Pier audit to be ready in few months, maybe weeks — Premier
- BVI Red Cross ups hurricane preparedness with $3M grant
- Election Officers being recruited ahead of 2019 elections
- CIBC FirstCaribbean bank help restock FSN pantry
- June 1 sitting for liquor licence
- Another march: Anti-corruption protest against gov’t planned
- Famous photographer returning for Summer Sizzle
- Seaweed causing ferry dock stink | Stench welcoming visitors
- Repair setbacks: Delayed reopening projected for ESHS
- No challenge for leadership: My allegiance is to Premier
- Hundreds more motorists licensing vehicles, DMV reports
- Young players net goals galore in Primary Football League
- Cops nab accused VG gunmen after alleged armed robbery
- First, early 2018 storm rocks region; at least two dead
- Fahie fires at NDP: You breached Constitution too
- Stop it! Shipping Registry reports increase in illegal anchoring
- Wheatley to UK Gov’t: You buckled to political pressure
- Save our elderly | Senior citizens programmes may merge
- UK navy vessel docks in Miami in preparation for hurricane season
- Do not block garbage bins with bulky waste
- Old structure: Cost to repair Robinson O’Neal shoots pass $1M
- Concerns over metallic dump on VG as hurricane season looms
- 15 months to rebuild WE ferry dock | Gov’t hunts consultants
- LETTER: The march was a circus, not a protest
- DDM receives telecoms equipment
- PHOTOS: The 2018 Poker Run
- Visitors reminded of envt’l and tourism levy
- T&T authorities intercept major cocaine shipment bound for BVI
- Female pedestrian struck down in Road Town
- UK put on notice, BVI has ‘declared war’ — Pickering
- BVI men allegedly try to smuggle kilos of coke through USVI
- BVI’s population drops by 4,000
- PHOTOS: Things to know about BVI’s Decision March
- World day of prayer for children at risk
- Hundreds in BVI march against UK
- More local businesses might go online | Trade offers training
- BVI banks on legal wrangling to block public register law
- Students, teachers told to march; school to end early
- Oil Nut Bay expanding
- Extra equipment coming to tackle 2-week-old fire
- COMMENTARY: Financial services survival not fully reliant on public register
- Residents report hearing explosions in Baughers Bay
- Arrest Blotter: Burglary and assault charges
- David Archer is Acting Governor
- College offers tourism courses for unemployed residents
- One day till march | ‘Make the sacrifice, this affects everyone’
- $15K needed to cover animal medical bills — PAW BVI
- JVD man gets $10K bail for marijuana possession
- The search is on for 2018 festival slogan
- Trucking companies adding fuel to fire at Cox Heath
- Malone to graduate Florida special needs school this week
- New carrier, fees, and bank being introduced at airport
- UK legislator: Public registers the result of political feud
- Cane Garden Bay renovation progressing well
- $20K earmarked to create VI Heritage Centre
- BVIFA Under-14 squad runners-up in St Maarten
- UK’s House of Lords also approves public register policy
- ‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports
- HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry
- Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit
- COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef
- Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22
- ‘This could alter our relationship with the UK’ — Premier
- BVI properties to be reassessed over next 3 years
- Norwegian, Disney: Many tourists requesting BVI, advanced bookings
- Boat owner hires exotic dancers for Poker Run
- USVI senator to advocate legalization at Foxy’s marijuana fest
- COMMENTARY: We know defends the rich but who defends the poor
- ‘I never thought I would march again’ — local activist
- BVI will be ready by peak of hurricane season — Pickering
- ‘Authorities’ told us not to rebuild yet, says Cable TV
- 3 nabbed, charged in connection to BVI burglaries
- Gov’t opens ‘hotline’ for Cox Heath fire, smoke
- Penn gets gov’t contract to build homes for 9 residents
- Families compete for top prize at Charity 5K run/walk
- Historic Britannic Hall undergoes major renovation
- Submit liquor licence applications early
- Smoke causing residents to evacuate West End communities
- World-class | ‘BVI has the Rolls Royce of bathrooms’
- Visitor held with over $20K cash at airport
- Road Town flood risk study made public, says gov’t
- COMMENTARY: BVI has been ‘reactive’ for too long
- Be safe, have fun: Safety alert for Poker Run 2018
- BVIEC selling damaged utility poles at festival grounds
- DISNEY: Encouraging progress but BVI not fully safe for tourists
- Major resort to be built on Norman Island
- Willy T moving to Peter Island
- BVI students caught up, good CXC scores expected — Principals
- Tourist Board hosts Immigration education event for Puerto Ricans
- Pulsating weekend of Nat’l League football
- Businesses to be trained in disaster recovery planning
- Father of dead infant released from custody
- $700K to fund festival this year
- Former law enforcer allegedly breaks into home, beats woman
- United front | This transcends politics
- Seabed at Norman Island is gov’t property, Willy T told
- Cox Heath fire update from Deputy Governor
- Penn is vice-Chair of Intergovernmental Tsunami Programme
- Premier, Fahie head to UK to discuss ‘public register’ dispute
- Willy T considers legal action to remain on Norman Island
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘Festival dump’
- Non-negotiable: BVI will not impose unfair public registers
- Cline confirms getting gov’t contract for greenhouses
- Road Town Ferry Dock reopens Sunday
- $15M for urgent resurfacing of airport runway
- Fire to be fully extinguished over next few days
- Willy T is here
- Free legal consultations on May 12 and 19
- Persons urged to take precautions due to Cox Heath fire
- Still burning | Multiple agencies merge to out fire
- Gov’t workers told: You’re not granting favours, treat outsiders better
- Stop boats from pumping human waste in bays, lawmakers told
- Bullish | Bomba Shack is coming back
- COMMENTARY: Bad leadership made us a beggar country
- Massive fire at Cox Heath dump
- BVI explores vote-tallying tech ahead of 2019 elections
- Arrest Blotter: Drugs, theft, wounding among charges
- BVI one of the most requested destinations now — cruise lines
- Penalty warning | regular inspections for sister island businesses
- Senior citizen sentenced to over 2 years in prison
- Flow observes girl in ICT Day
- Bitter End Yacht Club supports VISAR
- Horse racing track to be ready for August festival
- Inmate reportedly attacks UK prison guard, breaks tooth
- At least 5 vehicles collide in parking lot
- Nearly $2M worth of cocaine | J’can answers to charges
- PHOTOS: VISAR’s SUP fundraiser a success
- COMMENTARY: Attacking offshore territories popular with UK public
- Food handlers clinic scheduled for May
- Move heavy equipment from Wickham’s Cay I, owners told
- $100K reward | Trinity, Penn probably not intended targets
- We can’t play dead | 20K hoped to sign ‘anti-UK register’ petition
- More $$$ to assist impacted taxi operators
- Governor backs BVI in UK’s ‘public register’ controversy
- Gov’t signs MOU with Nat’l Bank for housing assistance
- BVI re-elected vice-chair of regional committee
- VIDEO: McMaster finishes third at Diamond League meet
- Hydrology and Flood Risk study useful in rebuilding
- $1.7M to get CGB, Brewers Bay tourist-ready in 4 weeks
- Inspectors coming; private drivers steal passengers from Anegada taxis
- Economic task force proposed to legislators
- Update: Bank manager still in critical condition in US
- Experienced detectives to join RVIPF
- COMMENTARY: Messages of love and anti-racism
- How to check your blood pressure the right way
- Truck topples, dumps cargo in Fish Bay
- One Love, Islanders, and Rebels weekend victors
- £300M loan guarantee deal suffers setback — Premier
- Gov’t to seek legal advice about UK dilemma
- Gov’t to launch investment strategy for BVI
- DDM pushes to install warning systems by July
- COMMENTARY: A vision for the Virgin Islands
- Thunderstorms, possible flooding forecast this week — DDM
- Arrest Blotter: Five recently charged
- ‘Father would never intentionally hurt that child’
- We will be taking action — Premier on UK decision
- Local lawyers donating free legal advice; $20K to schools
- Poker Run definitely on; massive support
- East End senior citizens receive TV donation
- How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI
- Father of dead infant taken into custody — Police
- UK votes against BVI | Premier calls emergency meeting
- BVI to host first Flood Protection Awareness Week
- Gov’t labourers still not paid months after hurricanes
- Hospital CEO resigning for ‘personal reasons’
- ‘Open for Business’ app selected for int’l award
- Regional groups defend BVI; UK votes on financial services today
- Tragedy | Infant found dead in vehicle
- PHOTOS: Ellen Skelton laid to rest
- Thieves stripping unsecured vehicles for parts
- No power, water at VG shelter; gov’t workers without internet
- We’ve been paying our loans; ready to borrow $50M
- Honour Premier, Ralph O’Neal while they’re alive
- Rider injured in vehicular accident
- Governor Jaspert wears blue in support of child protection
- Scotia manager seriously injured in ‘hit and run’ abroad
- Greenland sewerage issue to be fixed by year end
- REPORT: BVI tourism showing massive declines
- UK targets BVI on beneficial ownership register again
- Walwyn responds: ‘Fahie has tenuous relationship with truth’
- Fahie: Walwyn signed fake contracts, breaks law
- Historic! North and South vow to end Korean war
- UK donates armed response vehicles to RVIPF
- BVI behind | Months till major cruise ships return
- VG taxi drivers’ meeting with Mark Vanterpool
- Still negotiating with UK; 6 approved for recovery board
- Road paved this month back in disrepair
- Over 15 kilos | Visitor hides cocaine in suitcase, court hears
- Defying the odds | Differently abled local earns diploma
- Shipping Registry applications move online
- Sugar Boys still on top
- ‘Mile-a-thon’ sponsorship drive for breast cancer awareness
- Rise & Shine Tramp will remain for Emancipation
- ARREST Blotter: 3 charged
- Stolen devices being resold for cheap, cops suspect
- Parade to be held for Kyron, local athletes
- Planning process for hurricane season activated — Premier
- Gov’t receives new heavy equipment vehicles
- Local couple featured on major porn website
- ‘I will not entertain any overruns for August Fest’
- UP’s partners with Flow for another Marvel blockbuster
- Its official | Florida-based company acquires Seaborne
- BVIAA hires Canadian company to recruit airport investors
- Gunman targets VG construction company for wages
- BFEC wins Inter-Secondary School debate
- VISAR to host annual fundraiser
- BVI hosts ‘day of prayer’
- Vincentian man reportedly attacks woman at hospital
- Tortola Ladies Club rakes in over $17K for FSN
- BVI in threat of losing centuries of historical archives
- ESHS dominate Education Awards
- Local gospel artistes capture awards in Antigua
- Vaccination Week commences; activities planned
- COMMENTARY: BVI’s Labour and Immigration injust
- Restart the discussion | Foxy’s to host marijuana fest
- PHOTOS: Elton Georges receives memorial tribute
- Fire truck malfunction causing airport to close — BVIAA
- BVI recovery slower than other countries, says surveyor
- Engine firing up | New Willy T nearly complete
- BVI to host Green Fete | Tackles plastic waste
- COMMENTARY: 2019 elections the most important in decades
- Virgin Gorda airport closing indefinitely
- Gov’t receives $11M payout for Admin Complex
- No more free rides | Law to make driving schools pay gov’t
- Student allegedly swears at police, resists arrest
- Up to a year before fire stations repaired
- ‘This small-town boy did it’ — C’wealth features McMaster
- Irma Diaries touring US | Heightened BVI awareness
- Scholastic Aptitude Test on May 5
- Less dust! Road works long time in coming, says Penn
- Tourists did body shots, not cocaine — beach operators
- BVI-Miami route was our idea — VI Airlink pilot
- 8 offences | Cops hold confessed dealer with marijuana, cocaine
- Education Week focuses on discipline
- BVI mangrove population nearly wiped out
- Remove all derelicts for hurricane season, residents told
- Probe launched into Saturday’s fire | Firefighter injured
- Top teams draw in heated match-up
- All still not well in NDP camp
- BVI gospel artistes are finalists in Antigua music awards
- Salmonella alert | US supplier recalls 207 million eggs
- School meets raffle target, more fundraisers ahead
- Dr Allison Flax-Archer visits schools on VG
- Remove materials from festival grounds
- HMP gets 12 prison officers from Scotland
- Visitors caught on camera allegedly snorting cocaine
- Fahie: Workers suffer as gov’t rejects free West End facility
- Old police HQ becoming market not ruled out — Premier
- PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives
- Elton Georges to receive state funeral
- BVI Snuba assisting to replant VG
- Business complex in Pockwood Pond catches fire
- Kyron has inspired me, says Premier
- Gov’t finds potential airport investors, holding talks
- Local tricks ‘white’ cocaine buyer with baking soda, court hears
- BVI will be financially covered if another disaster hits
- First annual Surf Classic on this weekend
- BVI receiving support from UN
- Approved: Governor signs off on Recovery Agency bill
- Rotaract donates learning supplies to Autism Centre
- VIDEO: McMaster wins historic gold for BVI
- I haven’t accepted ‘hush money’ | Cline blasts gov’t
- Farmers want old police HQ transformed into market
- BVI receives grant, expert help from CARBICA
- ARREST BLOTTER: Police nab 7 this month
- Premier wants ‘visual aids’ to get public excited about recovery
- Trellis Bay Parking Lot Closed On Friday
- 4 BVI athletes in finals | Flow to host watch party
- Lifetime of therapy | Father gets 3 years for molesting daughter
- Farmers, fisherfolk earning more at temporary market
- Tortola Ladies Club seeks $10K in ten days for FSN
- Anthea Smith appointed to Legal Services Commission
- One Love closes in on Sugar Boys lead
- Taxi operator stabbed during armed robbery
- Local chef features BVI cuisine in London kitchen
- Telecoms companies given until end of year to improve internet
- ‘Disorderly’ teen freed after improved behaviour
- BVITB undertakes territory-wide greening initiative
- Public servants thanked for work in ‘less than ideal conditions’
- Prepare for another active hurricane season, residents told
- BVITB hotel aid workshops on April 10
- ‘BVIEC worked miracles — I didn’t have much faith initially’
- Brewers Bay road drainage works continue
- Businessman gets 66 months for illegal gun
- All eyes on McMaster for 400m hurdles
- Persons with mental illness landing jobs locally
- Harrigan-Scott lauded after semifinals run at Commonwealth
- COMMENTARY: How can BVI ‘build better’ with a real vision?
- Boat owners told to insure before hurricane season
- Earthquake felt in BVI
- Voters rate Walwyn as best-performing minister, says survey
- BVI athletes showcase at 2018 Commonwealth Games
- Inmates charged in prison for intent to supply drugs
- No stoplights, reckless driving causes barriers on highway
- Over 4K cruise visitors expected on Tortola this month
- Multi-hazard monitoring network being installed in BVI
- Ira Smith dies
- 45% drop in reports of child sex abuse in BVI
- Education Ministry seeking invigilators
- Former Deputy Governor dies
- At wits end: ESHS student reportedly stones business
- Report on fatal police shooting in; not ready for public’s eye
- Labour flooded with requests for ‘skilled workers’
- Premier saddened by Elton Georges’ death
- Tourist Board relocates headquarters
- Legislators should have full disclosure on all bills
- Inmate discharges noxious substance in prison guard’s face
- Give each sister island its own representative — Wheatley
- Premier the preferred leader; Walwyn, Fahie close — survey
- Premier dispels rumours of UK spies in BVI
- I would have voted no, says Christopher
- COMMENTARY: Recovery Agency a path to ‘great governance’
- BVI swimmer cops two silver medals at CARIFTA
- A stellar 2018 Spring Regatta
- SURVEY: BVI heading wrong direction, residents want new party
- $1M for phase-two of prison repairs; starts today
- Businesses need to enforce policies like Pier Park
- Vendors galore | Easter Fest a record-breaking success
- Sweet 6-1 victory for Sugar Boys
- UPDATE: BVI’s silver swapped for bronze at CARIFTA
- Mayflower finally plucked from ferry dock
- SCHEDULES: VG Easter Fest starts today
- Prison tightening security, hiring a dozen officers
- I am not dead, just hospitalised — Georges
- Archer listening to concerns on sister islands tour
- Shelters to be ready before peak hurricane season
- COMMENTARY: Fighting for power and wrecking economy
- Archer acting as governor
- Athletes get send-off ahead of CARIFTA
- Premier distances himself from UK critics in gov’t
- BVIPA: Unclaimed goods will be auctioned, discarded
- CIL forks out nearly $200M in insurance payouts
- UEFA license holder appointed BVIFA Technical Director
- Premier ‘relieved’ by majority vote | Turnbull explains ‘no’
- Young person will be appointed Recovery Agency
- Founder of local ferry company dies
- High surf warning issued for BVI
- Premier responds: Fahie ‘claiming victory’ unsurprising
- Premier, UK buckles to legislators’ requests on Agency
- Outgrown: SSB constructing new HQ, inks deal
- 2 days to go | CARIFTA team gets phones from Flow
- Easter Fest still fun, starts this weekend
- Gov’t launches public service transformation initiative
- Recovery Agency bill passes: Only Fraser, Mitch votes no
- More wins for Islanders, Sugar Boys in Nat’l League
- Accused burglars in latest arrest blotter
- Hard to do business in BVI: Bad attitudes, over-regulated
- Hire our own | Add HLSCC grads to Agency law
- CGB cemetery threatens community’s tourism
- Agriculture becoming main economic pillar a welcomed idea
- COMMENTARY: Borrow from home or abroad?
- Set-up for suicide: UK pulls ‘backdoor move’ on BVI?
- Do what UK says, borrowing locally 5 times more expensive
- Father, daughter jailed | More around with fake BVI visas
- McMaster, Malone inks deal with Puma
- Vanterpool: Show some respect, UK was hostile to Premier
- 47th BVI Spring Regatta kicks off today
- Vehicle hits teen in Road Town
- I don’t support Recovery Agency bill either — Penn
- No Agency | I will not repeat BVI Airways mistake
- Gov’t members align with opposition, Premier loses support
- PHOTOS: Governor treats local hurricane responders
- Local athlete lands sports scholarship in US
- Four certified in Hospitality Assured Programme
- Governor joins VISAR
- Job seekers get opportunities in financial services
- Premier withholds ‘secret’ UK document from public
- Major cruise lines to assess BVI before return
- Premier the downfall of BVI, Fahie suggests
- ‘Every time we clean, they dump illegally’
- Walwyn scores assistance from more donors
- Hurricane-ready | Red Cross heightening operations, hiring
- Arrest Blotter: Minors among 10 charged
- BVI’s Nat’l Disaster Management Plan under review
- Put money where your mouth is, Premier told
- Customs duty exemption expires March 31
- School putting on fundraiser for excursion to Jamaica
- Court dismisses Hodge’s appeal, reduces sentence
- EU, UK undermining BVI’s vulnerable economy
- BVI tourism set back by 5 years
- UK being our guarantor means BVI doing well
- COMMENTARY: BVIslanders not entitled or lazy
- Labour, Immigration process merging next month
- Islanders, Sea Argo net points; Sugar Boys cement lead
- Residents billed for the months without power
- Control your kids | No tolerance from ministry
- 72-year-old confesses to smuggling 21 immigrants
- Economy will grow over 6% next year — Premier
- 2018 budget breakdown
- ESHS students involved in another public fight
- UPDATE: Budget $23M less, major spending projected
- 3-vehicle accident in Road Town
- No new taxes in upcoming budget — Premier
- Punish me and release my daughter, says guilty father
- Another timeline promised for reopening West End dock
- No animosity with gov’t, I have not resigned
- VISTS starts recruitment drive to double student population
- Police release murder suspects
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cheerful Chicken Hawks
- Immigration officer charged for stealing
- Pier Park to fully reopen in May; wins award
- Local couple selected as guest chefs on cruise ship
- BVIHSA records first pacemaker insertion surgery
- Winner aiming to make impact through music
- ‘Gov’t marketing a lie to residents’
- Police arrest two in double-murder investigation
- Budget Address postponed for tsunami exercise
- Road Town ferry terminal getting upgrades
- Necker Island to reopen in October
- Sister Island schools advance, sweep wins in debates
- Drug offender sentenced to 42 months in prison
- BVI completes tsunami exercise
- Harrigan now charged with Daway’s murder
- Malone doubles for CARIFTA
- Ports Authority workers taking pay cut since hurricanes
- Families abandon patients at Safe Haven Centre
- 3-year-old drug case ends with guilty verdict
- Over 75 job seekers eye financial services, expo
- 11 become British citizens
- Man reportedly nursing head injuries after rock assault
- Statement from the Premier on March 12
- Rotaract donates to Cancer Society
- BVI natives will get preference for all projects — Premier
- No more debate, no reconsidering; we need to borrow
- More promises | Water to be fully restored ‘soon’
- Stop leaving HoA for other functions, Premier told
- One Love sharing top spot on Nat’l League points table
- PHOTOS: African fever at UP’s for Black Panther premiere
- Tourist Board promotes BVI across South Florida
- COMMENTARY: Marching for Commonwealth or just following the blind
- Premier holding office hours on VG March 13
- 45% chance next hurricane season above normal
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Miss World meets local princess
- Man in murder case allegedly tries to set business on fire
- Sense of ‘entitlement’ crippling BVI natives — Businessman
- Hospital sacking security guards to get better service
- Technical school moves to get CXC accreditation
- Digicel’s network rebuild enters final phase
- COMMENTARY: BVI could have been offered billions if …
- Pickering sidesteps questions about post-hurricane food shortage
- Father, daughter caught using fake BVI visas
- Accused murderer reportedly attempts suicide
- Training facility to be built for local farmers
- Bring back locals living abroad to help rebuild
- Association confident about BVI in CONCACAF Nations League
- PAHO donates to Solid Waste Department
- BVI’s Anegada ground iguana replaces Lacoste clothing logo
- Father convicted for ‘touching’ daughter
- Arrest Blotter: Alleged murderer and thieves among 10 nabbed
- Gov’t implementing witness anonymity law
- British territory top cops discussing mutual aid agreement
- All schools must grow garden; more agriculture focus
- Stop this petty nonsense, billboard sponsors told
- Accused woman the ‘honeytrap’ used to lure victim, court hears
- Gun crimes hurting businesses, BVICCHA stepping in
- CXC CEO congratulates Walwyn
- Law coming to govern architects and engineers
- Liquor licence will be renewed once yearly
- MALE, local bikers ‘ride for life’ this month
- PHOTOS: Anniversary celebration of H Lavity Stoutt’s birth
- Rough seas disrupt ferry service | Brace for worse
- Three now charged in connection to Daway murder
- UPDATE: Police name woman linked to Daway’s murder
- UPDATE: Man’s body found among rocks on VG
- No swimming at The Baths | Dangerous seas ahead
- Outside criminals in local gang war, narcotics feud
- Expats don’t have to leave if they get job offers — Premier
- New, bigger Willy T coming this month
- Consumer protection, Freedom of Info arriving this year
- Return to BVI by March 31, financial service providers told
- New Deputy Governor sworn in
- 15 youths get post-hurricane jobs through YES
- Explosions heard in Road Town area
- Mothers told to call cops on criminal sons
- Hurricane throws body miles from grave
- Ports Authority employee gets suspended sentence for theft
- Fresh curfew not to be ruled out, says Premier
- BVI tops OECS in CXC sittings last year
- Limited insurance adjusters slowed pace of payouts
- Male hospitalised after stabbing on Tortola
- Rider dumps gun, bullets before last night’s murder
- UPDATE: Victim in month-end murder named
- I am deeply disturbed — Premier on latest murder
- Controversial billboard erected in Road Town
- I’m being kicked out though I saved lives, says UK native
- $$ saved from festival scale-down will pay outstanding bills
- Cornwall allegedly makes ‘credible threat’ in robbery case
- Security Plan | Drones to be implemented to fight crime
- Community leaders being selected on sister islands
- Fahie: Why are expats still being sent away?
- Imported pests killing local plant, invading park
- India on the islands | Countrymen cure queen’s homesickness
- Miss World queens bond with special needs students
- UPDATE: Missing 93-year-old woman found
- Major scale-down: Village being excluded from VG Easter Fest
- Waste Management Department has new contact info
- Students call for resident doctor on Anegada
- Miss World head: Branson should start commercial flights in BVI
- ‘I have never seen anything more beautiful’ — Chhillar on BVI
- PHOTOS: Over $55K raised to rebuild special needs school
- Sugar Boys, Old Madrid net big wins in nat’l league
- Robinson O’Neal school to be ready for September
- Jack Husbands new head of Insurance Tribunal
- She’s here! Reigning Miss World now in BVI
- Immigration rolling out appointment system next month
- Headley allegedly opens fire in front of cop; denied bail
- Cabinet to announce plans to improve security
- Inspect imported building materials, plants at ports — UK experts
- Residents quality of life ‘remarkably improved’, says Premier
- Rebuild homes with bunkers, gov’t told
- Local anticrime video challenge circulating on social media
- Gov’t collects over 600 derelict vehicles for recycling
- Fear over faith: Cline says pastors quiet on crime
- Arrest Blotter: Accused burglar among 9 arrested this month
- Public reminded of plant importation procedures
- Man allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Ghetto
- Airport expansion project an illusion
- Not seeing police doesn’t mean we’re not working
- More residents getting sick from backyard fires — Evntl Health
- Gov’t workers battling mould on VG too; building in disrepair
- Malone jumps on to nat’l team for CARIFTA Games
- Flow network rebuild making progress
- Gunmen target home in Belle Vue last night — police
- Expats struggle to survive while awaiting work permit transfers
- ESHS wins Recovery & Development plan competition
- Repairs to VG Police Station, barracks to begin soon
- Christopher wants cultural village status for Fahie Hill
- 98% of electricity now restored in BVI
- VI Softball – Baseball Association hosting park clean up
- Marijuana imported in boxes of baby products
- BVI still beautiful place to vacation, visitors endorse
- What should the new public sector look like?
- Public invited to participate in essay contest
- Miss World, other beauties visiting Sunday
- Public meeting to analyze recovery plan
- April date promised to fix pooling problem on Lee Road
- SURVEY: Majority of residents against 2018 VG Easter Fest
- BVI likely to start producing marijuana for medicine
- HMP inmates to attend court from prison
- Gov’t hopes to reopen fire station before June
- Schools vie for $10K in recovery plan competition
- Multiple gunshots heard in Baughers Bay
- UPDATE: Police don’t know if shootings related; one brother unharmed
- Another shooting on Tortola; man injured
- New online application system for Immigration
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Business basket
- DDM one of the ‘most robust’ in Caribbean, says Penn
- BVI still in control even with UK-mandated Agency — Premier
- Premier stepping in to fix Immigration mess
- Territory’s leader ‘satisfied’ with pace of recovery
- Fischer’s Cove to be fully functional by 2019
- VG fire officers operating under ‘trying conditions’
- UK official visiting BVI today
- Agriculture will be BVI’s main economic pillar — Pickering
- Immigration department told to open weekends
- BVI firms own 23,000 properties in UK
- Residents struggling to access healthcare post-hurricanes
- David Archer Jr appointed Deputy Governor
- Random and restricted operations at crowded Immigration
- DDM assessing BVI readiness for next hurricane season
- Priority shift: $$$ now available for farmers, fisherfolk
- Skelton-Cline leading lawsuit against ‘criminal’ insurers
- Vision: ‘Quality’ teachers to augment refurbished schools
- More locals qualify for 2018 CARIFTA Games
- Grounds broken: Haycraft funding ‘every brick’ for primary school
- Do you know this man?
- Occupants with ‘options’ don’t want to leave shelter
- Local gunmen trigger-happy; easily provoked — James
- Landslide concern: gabion baskets for Tortola road
- Power restored to Carrot Bay
- Local author launching children’s storybook
- Less lip service; more stop searches to tackle crime
- BVI Immigration one of the ‘most difficult’ in world — Volunteer
- Cabinet to get involved before Mayflower removed
- Political injustice killed my wife — Bunbury
- All hands and hearts cleaning up ESHS
- Gov’t to open mobile clinics, says Health Minister
- COMMENTARY: Evidence of deflation in BVI
- Police name murder victims; apparent drive-by shooting
- Murders: broad crime scene extends from school to highway
- Murder witnesses told to speak out, Premier condemns crime
- Two feared dead after early-morning shooting
- UK team in BVI to replant local botanic gardens
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘High lights’
- First District getting ‘big’ bite of $65M loan
- Consultants hired to improve cargo port operations
- Noisy scooters a nightly nuisance in Baughers Bay — resident
- 6th District might erect structure similar to YEP centre
- VG Easter Fest still on; Lyra George lead organiser
- Gov’t discontinues home inspections for persons renewing permits
- Nearly 12% of BVI benefits from financial assistance programme
- ‘Cost of construction increasing rapidly’
- Premier wants zoning regulations for roadside parking
- Immigration officer accused of slashing tyres
- Resident says children fearful after Baughers Bay shooting
- Earthquake monitoring equipment to be restored
- Another traffic fatality on a sister island
- Troy Christopher the new NDP chairman
- Gov’t should help fund Summer Sizzle — event organiser
- UPDATE: Multiple assailants during shooting, says ‘eyewitness’
- Gov’t to roll out ‘incentives’ to attract new hoteliers
- $4.2M to rebuild West End Ferry Terminal
- PanAm Sports to repair track at local facility
- Male doctors needed on sister islands during disasters
- COMMENTARY: Recovery plan needs clarity
- Cops receiving gun training on Beef Island
- Banks secretly recruiting buyers for homes late on mortgage payment
- Don’t buy expensive items with gov’t grants, loans — Skelton
- 6-month sentence for $14K worth of fraudulent Speedy’s tickets
- Form mentoring groups to stop crime on infamous basketball court
- Global ministry donates 10 generators to First District
- Public Notice from National Bank
- Pregnant woman, minors injured in hit-and-run
- Bitter End raises $800K to support laid-off staff, VG
- Clean them! Debris in buildings habouring rats, insects
- Cashiers accused of stealing nearly $60K from store
- Scar sentenced to 7 years for illegal gun
- Premier wants churches to be more vocal
- Local hotspots light up with Super Bowl fans
- COMMENTARY: Cruise visitors not big spenders; high-end tourism better
- First District donates to FSN
- Cane Garden Bay beach now safe for swimming
- Asbestos at Palm Grove centre nothing to fear, says expert
- Horseracing a national sport; include in recovery plan
- Gov’t starts laying lines to expand underground electricity
- DRCC chairman endorses prayer council for recovery plan
- Give a little more to culture in recovery plan — Walwyn
- Minor earthquake felt in BVI this morning
- Tenders invited for roadworks at Windy Hill
- Western Union relocates, reopens in Road Town
- Electricity now up to 80% territory-wide
- BVI #16 on global Financial Secrecy Index
- Gov’t not rushing recovery plan for election — Pickering
- Faster gun probes: Cops trained to run new ballistics system
- Send hazardous waste off island, gov’t told
- A letter to the Disaster Recovery Coordination Committee
- Minister says gov’t can’t clear hillside debris
- Gov’t should be commended for post-hurricane progress — Fraser
- Road Town ferry terminal expected to reopen in March
- 8th District has worst roads in the BVI — Penn
- Probe into prison escapee’s killing nearly complete
- Gumbs first to qualify for 2018 Carifta Games
- Schools to become more accessible to the disabled
- Why gov’t just ‘taking licks’? Residents confront Premier
- Maybe months before police stations fixed
- Over 100 persons daily: Immigration workers frustrated too
- Gov’t taking back its generators soon
- COMMENTARY: Not brain surgery, persons just need help
- UK donates £1.2M to RVIPF to spend by March
- Immigration inspecting homes of persons renewing work permits
- Don’t be afraid to get tested, says widower of popular cancer victim
- Telecoms companies not cleaning up shabby cell sites
- Prepare to pay sewerage bills — Turnbull warns
- BVI hosting third Wagner Sailing Rally
- COMMENTARY: Economic planning in an austere culture
- Fatal motor scooter accident on Anegada
- Irma leaves woman paralyzed from neck down
- Visitor denied entry for bad behaviour
- Upgrades: New Enis Adams Primary to be ready by 2019
- Over $1 million for new sewerage plant in CGB
- Better inter-island communication system to be developed
- Quito’s to reopen by October
- Don’t be fooled by persons claiming to be VIP candidates
- Local agriculture regulatory body coming
- Scientists study the impacts Irma on Anegada
- BVI Under-12 boys to compete in Puerto Rico
- Almost there — new Village Cay centre prepares for opening
- Improve internet, or else! Vanterpool warns telecoms providers
- Recovery plan too vague, give more details
- Gov’t should fund private schools — Farara
- Visible Change: BVI 4 months after hurricanes
- ‘Voters have to campaign for me if they want me’
- Streetlight restoration starts this week
- BVIEC workers accused of accepting bribes
- Fierce competition: BVI tourism in danger of falling behind
- Over 1,000 of VG population gone; businesses battered
- BVI places second in annual Painkiller races
- Safety restored at Port Purcell, cargo clearance resumes
- Vance Lewis appointed Interim CEO of pier park
- Man faces 9 charges after stealing scooter
- Reigning Calypso Monarch contemplates politics
- NDP taking recovery funds to finance election campaign — Fahie
- Official auditing relief distribution was probed for missing aid
- Change House of Assembly policies for loans
- Gov’t creates contractor database to organise home repairs
- Out of retirement: Webster back as Auditor General
- $25 vigil to honour former magistrate, fund charities
- Stop robbing poor and giving to rich, NDP told
- UK votes against beneficial ownership register in BVI
- There will be no local Deputy Governor soon — Fahie
- $15M approved this month to assist residents rebuild
- District meetings on recovery plan start Wednesday
- COMMENTARY: Irma, austerity, and strategic planning
- Electricity will be fully restored in BVI by Easter
- Jost Van Dyke to host Painkiller Cup on Saturday
- Job-loss after hurricanes lead to upsurge in illegal businesses
- Private investors to control airport for 20 years
- Tourism bounces back: hundreds of rooms occupied
- VOX POP: What should be ‘top priority’ in recovery plan?
- 2018 goal; consumer protection draft on Premier’s desk
- Farewell ‘People’s Man’
- 2017 Youth and Junior Athletes of the Year named
- Laws coming for residents to sell solar energy to BVIEC
- Sister Islands more dependent on Tortola post-hurricanes
- Probe — BVIPA not to blame for delays at ports
- Add glass when building structures — Green VI
- DDM receives $442K to restore national warning system
- Public views body ahead former legislator’s funeral
- Create separate plans: Airport not part of ‘recovery’
- Massive fire caused by garbage exposed to ‘hot ash’
- Ministry ignores scholarship offer to train health workers
- Local cows major moneymakers for BVI
- National tsunami exercise scheduled for March
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Empty lots
- Students to develop idea for recovery plan
- Redeployment: No job cuts when gov’t privatizes departments
- Man with small arsenal imprisoned for over 9 years; fined
- Court being moved to a temporary structure
- Persons matched to jobs with ‘vulnerable residents database’
- COMMENTARY: Creative destruction and Irma
- Gov’t implements Insurance Tribunal for aggrieved residents
- Pole stops vehicle from lunging into ditch
- Int’l summit with world leaders, celebs to be held in BVI
- Excavators destroying roads; tougher laws ahead
- Taxi industry wants to be included in recovery plan
- Retirees under 65 still required to pay NHI
- Sister islands not forgotten; will be part of recovery agency
- Nearly 150 businesses receive gov’t grants; loans coming
- National Bank offers higher savings rate
- COMMENTARY: National Property Insurance can rescue BVI from insurers
- Former world boxing champion in the BVI
- Mammoth boat finally righted at Nanny Cay
- WASTED: Gov’t departments leave bags of cement to harden
- Independent audit to be conducted on relief distribution
- Train more locals in health services; hospital short-staffed
- Next-generation 911 call centre coming next month
- I agree with UK’s strict conditions; BVI’s own fault
- Another $540K donated to secondary school
- Last external officers departing BVI next week
- 19 miles of road to be rebuilt
- Public servants not coming to work; prioritize mould issue
- Calls made for agriculture legislation; laws promised
- Gov’t workers need to volunteer more labour — Deputy Governor
- Cane Garden Bay beach still unsafe, residents told
- Documentary filmed on hurricane response in BVI
- Private deal for airport; gov’t not spending $250M – Penn
- Gov’t moves to ship out all derelicts in a few months
- ‘Where is our money?’ Taxi operators decry unaccountability
- Unite BVI donating $1M to rebuild secondary school
- SCHEDULE: Recovery plan consultations start today
- Tsunami advisory cancelled for BVI
- $4.7M facility coming to house emergency centre
- Former legislator to be laid to rest on January 18
- Jamaican linesmen protest late pay outside BVIEC
- Fisherfolk pushing to start local fishing company
- Airline being sold because of hurricanes, liabilities
- Irma blows publicity on arbitration centre; cases start
- Pay water bills by this month or get cut off
- Gov’t now issuing three-year entry permits
- Rider escapes as scooter wedges under pickup
- Shock, disbelief expressed over Nathaniel Jr’s passing
- Officials assessing whether Joe’s Hill housing project will increase
- UK further criticised for low-grade treatment
- West End school closed because of strong winds
- Police recover bags of drugs in community centre
- COMMENTARY: The road from soup kitchen to El Dorado
- West End school tents displaced by strong winds
- Power outage scheduled on Tortola today – BVIEC
- A father’s grief – ‘Nathaniel the only son I have … had’
- Gov’t launches ‘BVI Open for Business’ app
- BVI local found dead in dorm at UK university
- Airport project needed but give businesses more $$$
- Still struggling: drop in registered businesses expected
- Anegada gets fire truck after 3 years
- Local women awarded by Queen
- CCT donates modem to school
- Architectural firm offers to design gov’t facilities free
- Former coach starts ‘walk fundraiser’ to replace roofs
- Nine cruise ship arrivals this month
- 2 dozen students the constant troublemakers
- BVIAA wants to name facility, event in Dag’s honour
- We will need bigger prison if anger not tackled – FSN
- Denial of illness killing persons – Cancer Society
- Airport expansion cost increases by over $95M
- Doctors Association VP: Legalize weed for medical use
- Principal supports Pier Park ban; indiscipline a longtime issue
- Tourism boost anticipated this year — Christian
- BVIHSA distributing mosquito nets to at-risk residents
- Pride, culture a $2M priority for BVI recovery
- Bomba Shack dilemma BVI’s newsmaker of 2017
- New, bigger school to be built on Jost Van Dyke
- Hundreds turn out for fireworks at Trellis Bay
- Sowande to weigh in on $721M recovery plan
- COMMENTARY: The road to boom and bust
- PHOTOS: Massive turnout at Foxy’s Old Year’s Night Party
- Charmaine Rosan-Bunbury dies
- Another man allegedly held with cocaine
- Fire Chief laments ‘sheep pen’ condition at station
- Get psycho-emotional help, public servants urged
- We must jealously guard our lands from expats
- Schools running out of space for returning students
- Sea Cows Bay had become the funeral capital — Fraser
- Controversial policy at Pier Park paying off
- NDP’s $65M deal with CDB suspicious
- Irma blamed for incomplete greenhouse project
- Give litter wardens more powers — environmental chief
- Gun robbery in Port Purcell
- RTW raises $8K for BVI Diabetes Association
- Man stabbed on Christmas Eve
- Omar Hodge was a true patriot – Pickering
- Recovery for next 5 years to cost over $721M
- NDP proposing to privatize sections of gov’t
- Plans to modernize CGB sewerage plant; beach still closed
- 15 tanks, 25 generators donated to residents for holidays
- Decomposed body found in Tortola apartment
- COMMENTARY: Hurricane Irma and the dearth of nat’l planning
- CTL Home Center spreads Christmas cheer
- Walwyn treats over 500 to Christmas meal
- We still have a lot to celebrate – Jaspert
- I’ll bring back accountability to gov’t – Fahie
- Christmas Message: Political leaders must do better
- Mixed reactions on Pier Park’s ban on minors
- Walwyn urges Pier Park to reconsider ban on minors
- Unaccompanied minors banned from Pier Park
- Pedestrian injured after being hit by bike
- Curfew lifted today!
- ‘Deficient’ residency, Belonger policies to be changed – Premier
- Another payday for persons on Household Assistance Program
- Start meeting with local tourism players, Premier told
- Generous businessman donates cash to residents
- Hard Decision: Zoe tells why she skipped pageant in China
- UPDATE: Power restored after roughly 8 hours
- Former legislator Omar Hodge has died
- Three months extension for duty-free imports
- ‘Let him speak’ – Pickering defends Turnbull
- Gov’t allocating $15M to assist impacted homeowners
- Split decision: HOA votes to borrow $65M
- DPP recovers over $100K since hurricanes
- Displeased event planner: ‘Let insurance kick a**’
- Lower interest rates not promised despite SSB investment
- No more backlog of court cases in BVI – Farara
- Beef Island airport resumes night operations
- Carrot Bay festival may be restored to three days
- Boats gone; Thomas breathes sigh of relief
- Bank closing early on December 22
- $15M deal – SSB buys shares in National Bank
- West End station to reopen in 4 months – Gov’t
- Dengue is back – Official confirms
- Gov’t to pay over $78K for 21 inmates in St Lucia
- Bank offers short-term loans to customers awaiting settlements
- Man with ‘extensive rap sheet’ gets $20K bail
- Hundreds walk, run to help rebuild Autism Center
- Vehicle overturns on Tortola
- Over 1,000 gifted at annual Tree of Hands fun day
- ESHS students ‘wreaking havoc’ in town – Walwyn
- I kept guns for protection from crime
- Seek help from ‘colonial masters’ to solve crime – Gov’t told
- Isabella Morris Primary might become junior high school
- BLOG OF THE WEEK:
- COMMENTARY: Trickle down of wealth
- Curfew will end before Christmas — Governor
- Scores bid young Trinity farewell
- Law coming to allow ‘video call testimonies’ in court
- Stop sending people to prison for a little weed
- Two new ambulances arrive
- Candlelight vigil held for Kylo
- Look out for fake money, police warns
- Gov’t issues notice of breach to BVI Airways
- Tuberculosis test no longer required to enter BVI
- Ministers blast Turnbull for ‘disrespecting’ Premier
- BVI prisoners likely to spend months in St Lucia – Foot
- Gov’t members want Finance Ministry taken from Premier – Turnbull
- Cane Garden Bay beach to reopen soon, expert assures
- New Auditor General gone, says PAC chairman
- External police nab resident with cocaine, marijuana
- Mother, family of murdered 11-year-old speak out
- Amnesty, waiver on property tax being sought
- Don’t let it grow cold – legislators beg for info on double murder
- Water to flow from Capoons Bay plant in 2 weeks
- First local athlete selected as ‘change-maker’ for Olympics
- Seven vying for Flow domino competition
- Man pleads guilty to 3 guns, 99 bullets, kilos of drugs
- Police name employees accused of stealing from BVI Ports
- I will not stop welcoming tourists, critics told
- Speedy’s left with $7 million repair bill after Irma
- We’re not restoring power to our friends first
- Temporary building arriving for West End ferry dock
- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
- Secondary students receive book on BVI’s economic history
- Premier accosts banks, insurers about questionable service
- Man hospitalised after daylight shooting
- Conspiracy? No public facility working in 1st District
- Hire consultants to fight unfair insurers, banks – Fahie
- Two visitors jailed, one freed in ‘gun in toilet’ case
- Be careful around mangroves, Pickering urges
- BVI entertainment fraternity mourns death of Stylee Band member
- Hundreds turn out for annual Speedy’s Feel Good Holiday Concert
- BVIEC offering temporary jobs to residents
- Thad Lettsome to represent BVI in Youth Sailing World Champs in China
- COMMENTARY: The threat of a long recession post-Irma
- Two caught on camera allegedly stealing electronics
- EXCITING: Taxi operators react to cruise passengers arrival
- CGB Beach Closed: High bacteria, sewage in water
- We don’t support gay marriage here, visitors told
- Trellis Bay Market and Grill goes modern; explores floating dock
- Walters fined $26K, sentenced to 22 months
- Five dead in plane crash near USVI airport
- Airline starts flights between BVI, 4 new countries
- Masa sentenced to years in prison for gun, ammo
- Independent probe into fatal shooting of prison escapee
- Don’t dumb down, BVI not ready for cruise ships – Turnbull
- ‘Sometimes all parliament members against me’
- Faster internet with full restoration, Digicel promises
- ‘The Irma Diaries’ book launch set for this month
- Accused murderer reported dead
- American singer pledges materials, labour to JVD clinic
- UPDATE: Accused murderer shot, recaptured
- Visitors excited! Good sign for local tourism
- Brace for more increased prices, residents told
- Nearly 200 laid off as Peter Island closes for renovation
- Insurance companies chastised for issuing deadlines
- Flow partners with BVIEC to reconnect VG
- US citizen suspectedly drowns
- PROBE: Today’s generator fire not first, others recent
- CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma
- Cruise ships officially return this week!
- Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station
- Norman Island reopens!
- Most of $3m CDB loan already spent
- Over $200K pledged to repair commercial court
- Select expats can stay while changing jobs
- Acting Governor orders continuation of curfew
- Impacted farmers, fishermen not priority
- Gov’t importing trees for damaged beaches
- Faley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon
- Thomas still in limbo more than two weeks later
- ‘Awesome success!’ Big turnout on DeCastro Street
- COMMENTARY: The Austerity Club
- Tree of Hands goes int’l – 2,000 kids targeted
- Marine Association wants tax waiver extended
- Christmas goal; possible rental housing for shelter residents
- Fingers crossed for Xmas on DeCastro Street going beyond curfew
- Cayman Islands profit from BVI devastation
- Airline no longer accepting cash
- Still no leads into double murder – Police
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Afternoon zzz
- Bizarre Loyalty: Residents protect killers, distrust police
- Branson’s Necker Cup raising funds to rebuild BVI
- Two held in marijuana bust
- Hong Kong rallies to assit BVI, funds raised
- Fifth highest hurricane season ends today
- Clergyman, Captain being awarded Badge of Honour
- Power back on parts of Jost Van Dyke
- DMV not administering road tests
- Gov’t will assist persons booted from shelters
- Fingerprint persons entering the BVI
- Over 800 to get financial help under Household Assistance Program
- Crush misused scooters! Lawmakers, parents responsible
- Slaves being auctioned in Libya
- BugOut responds to post-hurricane mosquito threat
- Fresh calls for BVI to ban soft drinks, unhealthy foods
- UK Prime Minister offers £300m in loan guarantees
- Digicel’s regional boss pledges to overhaul BVI network
- ‘We were right in action’
- BVI scores high at regional crossfit competition
- RVIPF cops being retrained for post-hurricane
- Organizers gear up for Xmas on DeCastro Street with far less vendors
- More hurricane talks: Premier, Governor leads charge
- BVI talks partnership with Clinton Foundation
- New 300-seat vessel for Road Town Fast Ferry
- Foot being booted? Prison boss post up for grabs
- ‘Jealous’ man remanded for allegedly choking, beating lover
- Big turnout: Lobster Fest ‘exceed expectations’
- Nowhere to go! Persons told to vacate shelter
- Governor departing on ‘official business’
- Lobster Fest hopefuls flock ferry; over 100 left
- COMMENTARY: Cleanup a national responsibility
- Police release names of victims in double murder incident
- “Boss Irma Dung Deh” – Calypso Monarch pens hurricane song
- Homeowner weeps; seeks answers from insurance company
- Service organization considering help for Freeman
- TRC dodges blame for bad internet report
- Communications network to be moved underground
- Over $2B pledged to BVI, hurricane-struck countries
- Increased security measures for Xmas – Commissioner
- Curfew could not stop 11-y-o girl’s murder – Matthews
- Hurricane set back BVI football by decade
- CIBC branch closes on Virgin Gorda
- Murder rate reaches 10; highest in nearly a decade
- No hoarding of relief supplies – DDM dismisses claims
- Employee’s death shocked Tourist Board
- UPDATE: Minor, man feared dead after shooting
- Cop charged for looting-related offence
- Supermarket donates $30K in supplies to DDM
- UK REPORT: BVI internet one of the worst on earth
- Airport expansion more important now – Premier
- No Shame – Gov’t urged to swiftly restore HoA building
- GDP to shrink considerably next year
- PAHO donates vehicles for vector control
- Several ex-employees rehired – Digicel
- Gov’t introduces reconstruction policy
- ‘Smart serve’, gaming lounge at fresh Digicel store
- Gov’t awaits UK money; monitors hurricane funds
- 72-year-old living in hospital lobby
- Reigning Miss World to visit BVI; Helina did well!
- Walwyn touts importance of Culture Week post-Irma
- Motorists struggle to repair vehicles; gov’t to address
- Popular J’can dancehall artiste convicted of murder
- UPDATE: Hospital lockdown lifted; educator shot
- PROBE: Gunman fires shots in bar, steals cash
- PHOTOS: BVI hosts Women’s Football Day
- ‘Heartbreaking’ – Premier opens up about surviving Irma
- Insurance delays may extend no import duties order
- Curfew will remain until more power restored
- Gov’t to offer soft loans to struggling residents
- Virgin Islands ‘patriot’ Aubrey Levons laid to rest
- Flow donates equipment to BFEC
- COMMENTARY: $3.5B and counting – the true cost of Irma
- Good Publicity: Prince visits ESHS; residents flock
- Governor deactivates emergency centre
- PHOTOS: FSN, education to benefit from NY fashion show
- BVI loses $16M+ in revenues
- Apple Bay land swap deal likely – Vanterpool
- More RVIPF cops may get guns
- Gov’t receives 50 generators for local businesses
- More debris removal vehicles received
- BVIPA opens temporary container lot today
- New financial services bill passes in HoA
- Walwyn donates half his salary!
- Cops get generators; work from living quarters
- Cargo companies delaying power restoration – Vanterpool
- BVI athlete ranks No.1 in US; signs with top school
- Vanterpool promises better roads; no quick fix
- More success in finding stolen items – CoP
- EXTRADITION: Magistrate denies bail to Hodge, Harrigan today
- Prince Charles to visit BVI on Saturday
- Shop owner wants boats off his property; seeks compensation
- Premier clears air about Branson and IMF
- Accused killer’s phone pinned near Snoopy’s body
- Gov’t hopes to train 1,000 students in construction
- Walwyn rolls out digital textbooks for grades 7 and 8
- Bob Hodge, Tico Harrigan lose extradition case
- Diabetes data troubling; warning issued for the BVI
- Premier backpedals on no gov’t layoffs guarantee
- Prison-break kept quiet because of telecoms issue
- Phone number portability one step closer – Vanterpool
- UK couldn’t take our prisoners, says Premier
- CDB giving nearly $3M in loan, grants for cleanup
- Inspections on Anegada ahead of Lobster Fest
- State of emergency before hurricane pointless – Premier
- Peter Haycraft donates $1M to rebuild primary school
- Let it go! Social worker warns against post-hurricane stress
- Phones, weapons, drugs found inside local prison cells
- Xmas on DeCastro Street on; to be scaled down – City Manager
- Start-up tourism business blooms after hurricane
- Every bit counts: Fahie distributes $25 gift certificates
- COMMENTARY: BVI’s medicine austerity or stimulus?
- CTL explores other shipping options
- UPDATE: Minor earthquake felt in BVI; active zone
- Why didn’t gov’t act sooner? Premier’s lead questioned
- NHI expires this month for evacuated residents
- BVI experiencing drop in crime – Top Cop
- Bad treatment causing many to shun relief – Dr Simmons
- Foxy’s still to host Old Year’s Night party
- They’re here! Digital textbook distribution next week
- Move them! RT parking lot used as illegal dump site
- Branson meets with IMF for BVI
- Scar hospitalized ahead of court appearance
- Arrest Blotter: Drugs, theft, gun busts
- Ogier donates $20K to repair Joyce Samuel Primary
- UPDATE: Flash flood watch discontinued
- Brodrick Penn shelves role as Permanent Secretary
- Landowner blocking rebuild of Bomba Shack
- B’More says Barbados show will be big career boost
- Governor pressured by gov’t – Fahie suggests
- Call made for more religious leaders to enter politics
- UK donates 8 trucks for debris cleanup
- Late Police Inspector given grand send off
- BVIEC: Electricity to be fully restored 30 days sooner
- BVI still contending for int’l crowns
- REPENT! Local preacher says witchcraft, incest rampant in BVI
- Residents energize dead power lines; endanger BVIEC workers
- Thunderstorms likely; watch for falling rocks – DDM
- Bregado Flax Educational Centre gets new school
- PHOTOS: Christians pledge faithfulness to God
- Schools ordered closed today
- Neglected: Carrot Bay kids suffer; residents blast gov’t
- Man hospitalized after shooting; cops probe
- Apple Bay residents willing to swap land for new road
- Beaches not safe for tourism yet, gov’t told
- Another flooding on Tortola
- McMaster begs for caution on bad roads
- Scar charged for Snoopy’s murder
- UPDATE: Man in fatal crash identified
- ‘Explosions’ heard in Huntums Ghut area
- COMMENTARY: BVI likely to face recession
- Fix your vehicles before inspection – Gov’t Warns
- Repairs to ‘unusable’ schools start this month
- McMaster promises solution to sewage water along highway
- Stop ALL construction works now – Building Authority
- PENN: Gov’t not split; people just ‘talk’
- Cruise ship arrival does not mean USVI runs better
- Acting Governor extends curfew
- You will be dead: Authorities urge generator safety
- Word on the Street: Should expat looters be deported?
- Human rights concerns raised for prisoners in St Lucia
- Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation
- Fashion show in New York for BVI relief
- ‘YES – Ah looking ah Wuk’
- Tourist board backs Premier; welcomes visitors
- Rule change: BVI now eligible for development aid
- O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics
- Pier park partially reopens today
- Premier playing politics; BVI not back on feet
- 300 percent increase in imports, BVIPA extends hours
- It’s not easy being a leader – Pickering
- Crackdown at ports; fleeing looters arrested
- PAHO donates $1M for hospital, clinics, elderly homes
- Telecoms company brings relief to pregnant women
- Pickering appointed Acting Premier, Finance Minister
- PHOTO OF THE DAY: Steep sweep!
- Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers
- Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting
- Expat looters to be deported
- Gov’t calls on private sector; help ‘displaced’ homeowners
- After-school programme for morning shift students
- Family mourns: Former First Lady laid to rest
- Fairwell Inez Turnbull!
- Accused murderer, two other inmates still at large
- Body identified; police launch probe
- Customers benefit from millions in top-up credit after hurricanes – FLOW
- Construction courses to be offered at HLSCC
- Governor departs for UK today; Premier to follow
- BVI Airways flights still expected, work ongoing – Premier
- Gov’t might approach IMF for money
- CXC makes adjustments for BVI students
- We are back on our feet; open for business
- Businessman helping to restore hope after Irma
- No gov’t worker will be laid off
- BVIEC distributing one-third of regular power
- Probe: Dealerships selling tax-free vehicles at duty cost
- Don’t be ungrateful; dark days ahead
- Nightmares: Residents affected by post-hurricane disorders
- Electrical inspections needed for buildings, residents told
- Monthly cash for families under Household Assistance Programme
- Family man and friend: Mouners say final farewell
- Three days remain to apply for loan suspension – NBVI
- More unstable weather conditions
- BVI Angie’s List: Workers registry to be created
- Visas being issued on arrival – Premier
- Students barred from classes at HLSCC
- Gov’t working behind the scenes, residents told
- Tropical wave may cause showers tonight
- Roughly $50M to rebuild electricity grid – Vanterpool
- UK promises private sector task force to help BVI
- Tertiary scholarships from gov’t to continue
- Cooper Island Beach Club to reopen by Easter
- Take a stand against domestic violence, residents told
- C&W charitable foundation launched with US$500K donation to support hurricane relief
- Curfew relaxed further
- Full list: Registration stations for vulnerable households
- COMMENTARY: Jack and Jill Looter
- Special help coming for low-income, single-parent families
- BVIEC not short of funds for repairs — Vanterpool
- Better roads promised soon; concrete for potholes
- Local coach to be laid to rest on Saturday
- Employers told to report status of their business
- Supermarket donates another $5K to pre-school
- Int’l banks to back recovery, says Premier
- Three arrested for hurricane heist at Int’l Motors
- Concrete roofs in high demand
- Nanny Cay announces opening this season, fewer docks
- Shelter boxes only for family units – Rotary
- BVI regional position questioned in prison outrage
- Our people are the most underused – Turnbull
- Scammers use BVI to steal $2M – Branson
- Residents urged to be vigilant, avoid leptospirosis
- Horse track ripe for private investment – Lake
- Caines blasts ‘heartless’ employers
- Residents get deadline to remove damaged vehicles
- If each person does a little, you won’t have a load
- Centenarian gets generator
- Company gives more than $50K worth of relief supplies
- Vincy officials to help with passports, schooling
- No loss of confidence – BVI Finance
- Government, several others beg funds online
- UK expected to help BVI lobby for policy shift
- BVI accepting visitors again
- Too much negativity in the territory, Walwyn claims
- Opinion: Renewing ourselves to rebuild the BVI
- Opinion: Improve building roofing systems
- Tropical wave gone, but showers remain
- FIFA rep wants urgent help for BVI
- First shelter box installed in BVI after hurricane
- High demand for tarps – More than 3000 distributed
- Stay alert, governor urges as tropical wave nears
- Complaints, criticisms not being ignored – PREMIER
- BVI seeks loans, investors after some $3.3B damage
- Business owners down-spirited, done with BVI
- Pay finally ready, public workers told
- No import duties on vehicles, food, clothing
- Vanterpool appointed acting premier
- Several job openings for residents
- Traffic lights restored on dual carriageway
- I will not abandon my school
- Generators leave boy, man in hospital
- Gov’t seeks volunteers to build houses
- Bank to host outreach sessions on loans
- Flow reconnects in more communities
- Clarification: Marlon Penn not involved in stealing
- BVIEC to residents: Pay bills to fund reconstruction
- BVI under flash flood watch
- Rain closes early childhood centres on Tortola
- Looting not part of BVI culture – Christian
- Stop criticizing the premier – clergyman
- Irma In Pictures: Main Street, Tortola
- DDM loses nearly 40 years of investment in technology
- Gov’t told not to downplay hardship
- HireBVI connecting employers with workers
- BVI resident murdered in St Kitts
- Tropical wave forecast to move across BVI on Saturday
- Gov’t begins scouting for housing beneficiaries
- Diaspora wants say in reconstruction of BVI
- BVI politician chides May for not visiting
- Layoffs not surprising, premier indicates
- Continue to spend money, Christopher urges residents
- Unruly students to be ‘punished’ with work
- Don’t rush it – Mitch wants careful return to normalcy
- Two more tropical waves threatening BVI
- Persons living in cemetery after hurricane -Fraser
- School starts – Underhill upbeat despite hiccups
- All 4 casualties of Hurricane Irma now identified
- Another tropical wave floods sections of Tortola
- Photos: The hills becoming green again
- Fahie brings in Labour reps to assess job situation
- ‘God has been good to us’ – BVI marks Irma
- Pay for gov’t workers further delayed
- Cop dies after falling ill
- Major disaster averted at power plant
- Walwyn pleased – Right governor at the right time
- Relief supplies to reach right hands, Rotary assures Digicel
- One taken to hospital after crash
- CIBC promises to help customers; gives $100K
- Get out of my country – Skelton to expat looters
- Prison sentence likely for curfew breach – Bill passed
- New curfew announced – residents get more hours
- A story on disaster: Hurricane Irma and the Virgin Islands
- Politician weeps in post-hurricane parliament
- Gastro threat heightened
- Fahie wants special curfew for bad behaving minors
- Gov’t getting 100K worth of materials to distribute – Digicel
- State of emergency being lifted – curfew to remain
- Most soldiers leaving within days
- NO MORE BILLS – Cable company formally signs off
- No charge for service not used during hurricane disruption
- 3 charged – Drug found in vehicle during curfew
- Hurricane Stress – Duo gives free massages in town
- Price gouging not addressed in current laws – Penn
- Kyron finds new coach
- No payout for workers laid off – Cable TV
- Penn mulls free labour initiative to rebuild houses
- You can learn even under mango tree, students told
- Airline distances itself from claims about theft
- Significantly impacted – dealer loses 131 new vehicles
- Skills training boost – HLSCC to adjust curriculum
- Irma in Pictures: Going somewhere…
- Commentary: Gov’t should build domes, revise building code now
- Walwyn appeals for help from business community
- 313 relief workers recorded
- Digicel brings connectivity to Anegada
- Murder rate reaches eight -Cops confirm gun attack
- 4,240 houses reported damaged or destroyed in BVI
- More than 6000 displaced in BVI, premier indicates
- HLSCC scraps evening sessions, classes on VG
- All tourists alive – season to be delayed in BVI
- 68-year-old man missing for nearly a month
- Public sector pay delayed; time-sheets required
- Irma injures 125 in BVI – Report
- My store not price gouging – gov’t minister
- Authorities accused of stealing hurricane supplies
- Temporary houses needed urgently – Skelton
- Persons leaving forever get 3 months NHI coverage
- Cape Air resumes commercial flights to the BVI
- Harneys lays off 18 workers; over 60 evacuate BVI
- Lift curfew so people can unwind, gov’t told
- IRMA IN PICTURES: FSN homeless
- You are not crazy – How to deal with hurricane trauma
- BVI resuming commercial flights on Monday
- LIAT announces limited flights out of BVI
- He was a good man – Premier lauds late VI Airlink owner
- Five dead, thousands lost everything in USVI
- Wife of former BVI leader dies
- Henrique Liette Freedom Bay Eco-Resort Project
- UK sends 54 new officers; first batch leaves BVI
- Cell phones in class – Walwyn turns to technology
- Special measures in place for skilled workers
- Uniform optional -Students told register near home
- We don’t usually seek help; we need it now
- Processing of police reports, visa waivers halted
- Names of 21 transferred prisoners released
- BVI may evacuate citizens from Puerto Rico, USVI
- Importers urged to be patient amid issues at ports
- Walwyn reveals plan for early childhood students
- Tropical wave may affect BVI
- NHI now accepting contributions
- State of emergency relaxed – Premier in control
- Gov’t goes undercover – Price gougers busted!
- Brathwaite turns 100
- Premier should be in charge; not governor – FRASER
- Gov’t generators will not be donated willy-nilly
- UK requests ‘framework for support’ needed in BVI
- 5 health facilities suffer major damage; help promised
- Digicel resumes service in more communities
- Hundreds of jobs delayed – Little Dix not opening this year
- Premier reveals ‘priority’ businesses to help
- Electricity expected today on VG; Cabinet meets
- Body recovered – Nothing suspicious so far
- Adams takes charge – Gov heads to UK for more help
- Students, teachers must be counselled – Walwyn
- Relief supplies are for expats too, premier notes
- Jobs affected – Cable company cites major loss
- Help residents get solar panels, Skelton urges gov’t
- Looters sentenced
- Public Fear: St Lucia separates BVI prisoners
- Landlords raising rent, booting tenants
- Underground power cables take too long – Vanterpool
- Stop joining long lines, fuel in abundance
- Commercial flights this week, says gov’t
- Prisoners to be transferred to St Lucia
- Gov’t promises to assist students moving to St Vincent
- Development fund created for businesses
- Temporary water plants being shipped to BVI
- Don’t get angry, relief not for everyone
- Territory mourns passing of Merrit Herbert
- Curfew hours reduced
- Major hurricanes causing CCT to rebuild
- Tourism bouncing back; 120 boats promised for November
- Gov’t concerned about possible oil spills
- Pickering promises quick work permits for select workers
- Tax free! Gov’t approves tax waiver on imports
- 6 low-risk prisoners still on the run – Walwyn
- HELP! ‘Crackheads’ among minors and elderly at shelter
- Residents banned from festival grounds
- We never raised our prices – RTW
- BVIEC: Fallen poles may have live wires
- Residents flock ATMS
- Communications desk set up for sister islands
- Commercial court to reopen this month
- Governor gives official ‘all clear’ for residents
- 8 suspected looters arrested
- Chance of cholera outbreak very slight – Premier
- Hurricane watch ends, flash flood warning remains
- Survey identifies most needy
- $4 billion to rebuild the BVI – Branson estimates
- Gov’t gives all-clear signal to emergency workers only
- Expats share experience after fleeing BVI
- UPDATE: Maria downgraded to category 3 hurricane
- You are in my prayers – Queen Elizabeth to residents
- Premier begs residents not to take Maria lightly
- Discussions underway to reward helpful prisoners
- Governor assures prison will hold up during Hurricane Maria
- Sports Complex announced as shelter; others checked
- Gov’t moves to minimize security risks after Hurricane Maria
- Don’t use tarps yet, residents told
- Nanny Cay sets up free water station for community
- Volunteer ahead of Category 3 Maria, residents told
- Distribution centres announced on Tortola
- UPDATE: Hurricane Watch issued as Maria approaches
- Man feared dead after robbery, shooting
- Vanterpool to customers – No price increase at OneMart
- 640 shelter kits arrived today
- Immigration Department to open Monday
- PHOTOS: Road Town under flood waters
- Branson concerned about cholera, other potential disease outbreak
- Shift school starts at old CTL in under 2 months
- Over 100 escaped prisoners captured
- ‘Concerned’ Premier to review BVI’s building code
- Two disturbances showing signs of development
- Premier mulls duty-free merchandise for affected businesses
- Residents told: Chip in, gov’t can’t do everything
- National Bank offers loan concessions
- Money Available: Gov’t workers urged not to worry about losing jobs
- BVI too rich to benefit from UK’s aid budget, report finds
- Power restored at hospital, sections of Road Town
- Premier laments BVI’s needs to UK, tourism listed
- CARICOM sending food aid
- Those who leave can return
- Piped water to start flowing soon – Vanterpool
- ‘Where do I start?’ – Walwyn laments destruction of ESHS
- We won’t run out of food, water, fuel – Premier
- Gov’t to ease tax on building materials
- Airline starts commercial flights from Tortola tomorrow
- Gov’t to host meeting series with BVI businesses
- SVG Gov’t Delegation Visiting the BVI
- Full electricity restoration could take 6 months
- Insurance companies ready; property-owners told to claim
- Premier to discuss loan reprieve; banks reopen tomorrow
- Some prisoners captured – Police Commissioner
- Hurricane results in prison break; security on alert
- InterCaribbean flights available from Tortola
- No deaths on VG, Anegada after Hurricane Irma – Vanterpool
- Curfew hours extended
- Judgment was passed on us – Bishop Cline
- CASH-STRAPPED: ATMs to reopen this week
- $50k worth of tech items stolen – Bishop Cline laments
- Looters being identified – Commissioner Matthews
- Irma’s Aftermath – What you need to know (Sept. 11)
- Premier eyes UK financial support to help rebuild
- Scenes of chaos at gas stations
- Some businesses survived, says Premier in latest statement
- Residents lament food shortage; Vanterpool says food flowing
- Guyanese killed inside shop by Hurricane Irma
- Health Services makes appeal for private medical volunteers
- Residents running low on cash
- PHOTOS: Medical supplies delivered
- Hurricane Jose moving away from the BVI
- Five fatalities resulting from Irma – Governor
- PHOTOS: VG gets sweet relief
- LIAT waives fees for passengers stranded in Irma, Jose
- Gas siphoning, looting continue
- Flow: Access to telephone services available in parts of the BVI
- Tropical Storm Watch discontinued; flooding still likely
- Help at last! Heavy military presence now on the ground
- 14 shelters named as Jose approaches
- What of Jost Van Dyke?
- Curfew imposed after reports of widespread looting
- Gov’t warns – Jose close enough to cause further damage
- Branson says Necker Island ‘devastated’; promises help for BVI
- We Shall Overcome! Premier stirs hope after Irma
- BVI could be hit by second hurricane – Governor warns
- Governor declares State of Emergency; says fatalities reported
- Premier via BVI London Office: Humanitarian efforts under way
- Scenes from Virgin Gorda
- UK sending help to the BVI; other Overseas Territories
- Help Us! Cries for assistance after Irma leaves widespread devastation
- Stay indoors – Hurricane won’t weaken for BVI
- 56 people in 9 shelters up to Tuesday night
- Half of Anegada left behind; residents speak out
- New storm forms, may turn hurricane by Friday
- REMAIN CALM, leaders urge as hurricane roars
- Hospital scales down service; will remain open
- RELOCATE, residents in all vulnerable areas told
- Hewlett chosen for Miss World pageant
- Vox pop: Residents singing ‘preparation’ tune
- Hurricane now ‘extremely dangerous’ category 5
- ‘We are in this thing together’
- 7 emergency shelters opening Tuesday
- BVI told electricity, piped water may be disconnected
- UPDATE: Gov’t outlines help to leave Anegada
- BVI closing all airports
- FULL SPEECH: Premier on Hurricane Irma
- INSPIRE BVI: Winter opens up about tough life
- Ferries affected – USVI declares state of emergency
- Man found under bed, money and gun in toilet tank
- Seaborne: Hurricane to affect flights
- BVI banks to close at noon on Tuesday
- Get familiar with emergency shelters
- Learning, education, and technological disruption
- Rock urges churches to reach out through sports
- Vanterpool: Stock up on medicine, food
- Digicel kicks hurricane preparation into ‘high gear’
- Submit documents for pay, flood workers told
- Restore ponds in CGB by any means, gov’t told
- Commercial Court gets new judge
- 287 work permit exemptions announced
- 34 cases of pink eye recorded on VG
- UPDATE: Category 3 hurricane still strengthening
- Labour urges patience, still recovering from flood
- British Virgin Islanders should also be blamed
- Move all booths, dismantled structures urgently
- Cops reaching out through music
- New $10 fee takes effect for visitors
- UPDATE: Cops seek armed man for threat, indecent exposure
- Give telecom firms a bit more time – Vanterpool
- 2 guns found, 5 charged on Tortola and JVD
- Don’t rush cards before an election – Pickering
- 25 new jobs
- UK didn’t send me with hidden agenda – Governor
- Men charged for home burglaries, theft
- Phone companies urged to support app developers
- Storm forms, may affect BVI
- Four men facing marijuana charge
- Referendum on independence would fail – Malone
- Governor not ruling out prisoner transfer to UK
- ‘Be strong VI’
- Gov not sure he will invoke power like Duncan
- Happy with ‘quick’ recovery – Ships are back!
- Watch this one!
- Mosquito nuisance bites at airport
- ‘We want you to clean up your yards’ – Israel
- Border security may have to be expanded – Matthews
- Destruction looms – Too many young men lost
- Drug bust at airport
- Back to school treat – Cosby show actress coming
- Youth charged for a second prison wounding
- Many not insured – Penn calls for more options
- Fresh persons needed for high posts; Adams leaving
- Twice the price -Telecom firms making life harder
- $95K jump in reward for info on murder
- Rymer banking on ‘fair share’ of tourists
- Motorists endangering lives on ‘closed’ roads
- The true meaning of national prosperity
- The flood that cancelled emancipation festivities
- 21-room hotel to open December in CGB
- We must do things differently – climate change board
- Probe underway – Criminals leave prison at night?
- 100 years!
- Financial services gets big vote of confidence
- Stop dumping garbage in ghuts!
- Larger police force needed? Criminals now smarter!
- BVI athlete defeats World, Olympic champions
- Another major power cut; another explanation
- Zika, others still a serious threat in BVI
- BVI internet woes reach regional body
- PHOTOS: Cleanup continues
- Conflict of interest costly to taxpayers – Dawson
- Gov’t spending $100K to improve ICT chances
- Man charged after incident at Festival Village
- More than 100 flood victims get help – task force
- Great expectation – John Duncan lauded
- Politics took a wrong turn in the BVI – Dawson
- Minister tells region learn from ‘ship’ decision
- Extra money handy – more than half already used
- Cemetery to get facelift
- Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims
- FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief
- UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests
- PHOTOS: Governor promises open ears, no nonsense
- New gov tours, lauds post-rain leadership
- Premier mulls help from UK amid ‘significant’ cost
- Cops call out parents – Minors steal near midnight
- Drains to get removable covers
- Recovery claims deadline announced
- BVI U15 ballers wow at CONCACAF tournament
- New governor arrives
- Two women robbed at gunpoint
- $45K bail for man on marijuana charge
- 3 beat 3 at prison
- Minors steal 2 scooters from police station
- Believe in your power – Malone
- Gov’t will spare no cost to recovery – O’Neal
- Help after rain – O’Neal reveals Gun Creek plan
- Vanterpool to raise two bridges
- Don’t watch eclipse with naked eye, unapproved devices
- Police recover ‘bone’ in Long Trench
- Walwyn silent amid outrage over ‘top student’
- The resurrection of Jim Crow
- Top students in CXC announced – CAPE and CSEC
- Results in subjects – English outshines Math
- Gov’t meets bank reps – Damage in the millions!
- DIRT SOURCE – Don’t blame development alone!
- Not missing – Vanterpool accounts for Christopher
- Traffic stop leads to marijuana find, court hears
- Vanterpool: SHIP WASN’T NEEDED!
- LIAT cancels several flights – BVI affected
- Storm affecting region, not directly BVI
- Help needed!
- Gov’t clamping down on sale of ‘flood’ food
- BVI native retires after 31 years in US Navy
- REPORT: Company incorporation finally increases
- FSN feeds 20 families since flooding
- AUDIO: Sharman vows to ensure good governance
- BVI under flash flood watch again
- Ground floor evacuated at Labour, Immigration
- BVI to welcome ‘excited’ governor next week
- Penn leading post-rain recovery task force
- Students to spend 2 more weeks in school
- Damage to beach project seems ‘significant’
- Walwyn upbeat – CXC releasing results this week
- Gov’t wary of heavier rains, makes appeal
- Rain, mould delay schools by 2 weeks – Walwyn
- Concern over water quality, sewage overflow
- Vehicle runs through wall at Hannah’s Estate
- Five charges – Skelton allegedly runs red light
- Even the Bible flooded – church loses about $6K
- Sowande: More cameras needed!
- Aaron blames flat tyre for missing curfew
- Governor leaves, tells politicians choose wisely
- Walwyn’s youth giving $25K for back to school
- Fire at store again – Arson now suspected
- More than usual – Tropical wave expected today
- UPDATE: Boss’s best not good enough in Anguilla
- Bail revoked – Man wanted in US back in custody
- Help fight mosquito breeding, premier urges residents
- Massive dust nuisance – cleanup too slow?
- Uninsured merchant loses about $27K, chides DDM
- Recovery is steady and swift – DDM
- COMMENTARY: ‘It was a sign’
- Two cruise ship calls cancelled
- COMMENTARY: BVI emancipation – reality or fantasy?
- Premier defensive: 30,000 can do the cleanup!
- British ship turned back – Premier
- Tropical wave may be very close by Monday
- Pastor Turnbull passes away in hospital
- Technical experts coming; all main roads cleared!
- Water back 70% and electricity back 90%
- Be wary of post-rain diseases, residents urged
- Major clean up operation announced for Saturday
- New wall prevents total devastation – Walwyn
- Floods, storms, and very human responses
- Vendors upbeat despite making no profit
- Ivan Dawson was ‘completely flooded’
- Students to gain credit in cleanup
- Malone seeks podium finish after making history
- Flood water knocks out wall -School badly affected
- Problem worse than thought – Flow offers more help
- ‘Unprecedented Experience’ – 17 inches of rain
- Cancellation of festival is ‘depressing’ – Youth
- Nearly 500 ferry tickets found –Speedy’s targeted
- One prisoner – 2 wounding incidents within months
- Electricity in most areas; water may return today
- Off to Anguilla – Dr Dawson gets new college job
- UPDATE: Gov’t offices to reopen Thursday
- Tourism industry still ‘open for business’
- Help coming, but resources are ‘stretched’
- Flow equipment damaged, replacement coming
- FirstBank to reopen on Thursday
- MORE PHOTOS: Damaged by the rain
- Man robs jerk shop, leaves shoe behind
- ‘We are closed from distributing water’
- PHOTOS: What’s up at the Downs?
- Take further precaution, residents urged
- No more festival – BVI crippled by rainfall
- Parade postponed amid flash flood warning
- MORE PHOTOS: Revelers hit the streets!
- I was consistent, says newly crowned Miss BVI
- Caribbean people should feel welcomed, BVI told
- Independence talk would have made us better
- Cline, Turnbull to start doing a lot more together
- Another pageant contestant taken to hospital
- COMMENTARY: The third party Trojan horse
- PHOTOS: Entertainers rock the city!
- VIDEO: McMaster disqualified; Kelly advances
- PHOTOS: Massive crowd, superb performances!
- VIP seeking candidate for District 3 too – FAHIE
- Gun found during raid – Four charged with robbery
- Festivity marred – No water for two days
- JJ wants locals prominent on festival posters
- I did my homework – JJ wins Soca clash again
- Don’t be silent when you are owed – Premier
- Reynold O’Neal receives IAAF Plaque of Merit
- Gunman imported, lost direction after shooting
- Convicts using relatives to avoid tough penalties
- Destra injured, may not come to festival
- 3 complete rehabilitation programme
- UPDATE: Man found hanging identified
- UPDATE: Tall gunman takes nearly $1K
- Boss is back, thanks to ‘old age’
- PHOTOS: Name village after Paido, says Cottoy
- Pedestrian struck down in Road Town
- National Bank officially sponsors Kyron McMaster
- Aaron charged with attempted murder
- Premier claims new minimum wage makes a difference
- VIP president accuses Fraser of not doing his job
- Motion filled with tired complaints -PREMIER
- My gov’t will fight with every ounce of strength!
- Lawmakers put politics above country – FAHIE
- DO NOT EAT: Sarbrett Beef Franks recalled
- PHOTOS: Bands rule in ‘couple up’ atmosphere
- Young locals intern at CIBC
- 7 more police vehicles – Premier wants impact felt
- No support for Fahie – Motion against finance minister fails
- Airline seeking investors to fulfil promise to BVI
- Woman locates murder victims for gunman – DPP
- Premier says info not given to auditors is ‘small’
- Let peace reign – Festival opens in Road Town
- Sky High to fly between BVI and Jamaica
- Man in murder case refuses to attend court
- DeCastro among winners in regional competition
- BREAKING NEWS: Third person charged in murder case
- Funds needed to prepare pageant contestants
- Significant, uncontrolled rise in prices – FAHIE
- Man accused of murdering Penn finally gets lawyer
- Inspire BVI: Family affair in festival booth
- BVI man among two held overseas in drug bust
- Man accused of fingering woman’s rectum
- Many young people frustrated, not coming back
- PHOTOS: Festival village blessed
- Photo: Car flips at Zion Hill
- Contestant falls ill, cuts performance short
- PHOTO: kiddies Fiesta ‘very very successful’
- Man stabbed at prison
- Smith, Hodge crowned Mr & Ms Junior BVI
- A national identification super card
- Man, woman charged for 2 murders
- Young athlete charged for alleged unlawful sex
- Business leaders complain to me daily – Fahie
- 54 y-o accused of raping friend’s step-daughter
- Expats should have permits to work at festival – Gov’t
- Fahie tells gov’t pick new finance minister
- Visitor’s phone stolen – Huggins ‘got away easy’
- Hotel expanding – More conference rooms for BVI
- Sailing reunion to take place in BVI
- Property tax assessment list now available
- Senior citizens invited to tent
- We are better now – OMG launching festival album
- Two children abused in separate cases
- BVI arbitration not viable – Jamaica’s arbitration leader
- MY GUN: Businessman says he wanted protection
- Fahie banking on God, says he won’t push Fraser
- Trainee cops hit the street for a dose of reality
- ‘You keep coming back!’ Freeman fined $7K
- CIL gives back to community after soap box derby
- Secondary school graduations now online
- Body recovered
- Man fined over $9K for vehicle tint
- Make yourselves trustworthy, politicians urged
- Financial crimes bad for the BVI- 2 sent to prison
- Nibbs sent to prison – Not his first conviction
- Scooter rider robs wholesale at mid-day
- Vendors warned: Respect law enforcers at festival
- Nelson’s body returned home
- RiteWay upbeat about new store on VG
- TWO CHARGED – Police find illegal gun, marijuana
- Troubled youth escapes from hospital, recaptured
- ‘We cannot wait until general election’ – FAHIE
- Winners!
- I am ashamed of myself, other women
- Helicopter important to BVI – Royal Navy captain
- PHOTOS: BVI welcomes personal bests
- History makers return home
- Gov’t approves work permit exemptions for business visitors
- Premier to face no-confidence motion
- Saved by studies – offender told to finish school
- Chief planner wants land ownership law checked
- INSPIRE BVI: Lena opens store, for Ashburn
- Liquor thief appeals for more counselling
- Lawyer wants duo fined – not sent to prison
- Passenger tax – a tax on all their dreams
- Crime and Virgin Islands society
- Regional bank approves $9.28M for BVI
- Gumbs wins historic medal for BVI
- Persons rescued from sinking boat
- With us or against us: VIP giving Fraser ultimatum
- Defending champion out of Calypso competition
- Don’t sue them – VIP thinks airline would win
- National airline coming? Gov’t accused of conspiracy
- Flow launches TV service
- Digicel announces unlimited rollover data and talk
- Man sentenced to just over 6 years for incest
- Jamaican promoted to Digicel’s top job in BVI
- Woman injured in crash
- Donovan to replace Lorna Smith
- Theft of dinghies rising in summer again!
- Over $23K up for grabs at fishing tournament on VG
- Standoff continues – Gov’t reminds airline to fly
- Prince in ‘hammer attack’ claims he is victim
- Gov’t misses out on more than $30K
- Jones notes ‘weird’ split between two departments
- Internet too expensive, poor for gov’t project
- Lawyers playing Candy Crush in court
- Premier should speak full truth about hospital jobs
- Man accused of beating woman for password
- Lower Estate man slapped with traffic charges
- Enforcement needed throughout ‘lawless’ BVI
- Youngster fined $300 after completing rehab
- Two suspected thieves being sought – POLICE
- Winair announces turn-around after near bankruptcy
- Two injured in crash
- 19 students recognized after quiz
- It wasn’t me – Man contradicts about 21 immigrants
- Airport project poses serious threat – BVI Airways
- How much are people prepared to suffer under NDP?
- Woman blocks road to beat woman, court hears
- We need money to fly – BVI Airways lays off staff
- Investment under threat – Climate board meets
- Magistrate tells man to substitute marijuana
- Magistrate: Message must be sent to escapees!
- Photos: Shameful!
- 2017 crown revealed as competition starts officially
- INSPIRE BVI: From night club cleaner to boss
- Robbers sentenced -Contractor had sleepless nights
- Kezzia Jones: The scholar who paints the mural
- Man confesses in court but pleads not guilty
- Visitors to start paying environmental levy on September 1
- COMMENTARY: A layman’s view of Brexit economy
- Body found at sea without life jacket
- Jahmiel, Bounty Killer to perform at Carrot Bay
- GUILTY: Money came from criminality!
- Gun possession was ‘honest mistake’
- Woman in hospital after attack
- Sidewalk coming! Vendors had permission to sell
- Masa chooses silence
- Political will needed to remove roadside vehicles!
- Parking lots on ‘most expensive’ shorelines in BVI
- Walwyn ‘delivering on the promise’
- Magnitude 3.50 quake felt in BVI
- Cruising permit fees to increase effective August 1
- In whose interest? Land owners called out!
- 16 PILLS – Minor vaguely knows who impregnates her
- Buildings being approved without ‘strong basis’
- BVI residents want EU-funded plan in manifestos
- Bad Reputation -Man allegedly tries to kill friend
- Widespread disruption amid overnight rain
- BVI training intensifies to crack down on child abuse
- Mystery – Two brothers missing one year apart
- Man still missing at sea
- Maduro to pray ‘bad’ prayer in vending dispute
- Illegal vendors depriving businesses of sale
- 7 illegal guns seized – Cops lament porous borders
- Fahie fires back: Everyone knows the economy bad
- Two face court after boats crash in BVI
- Premier spending a week in the UK
- Son charged for shooting – father charged too
- Gunmen attack businessmen on Tortola, VG
- Gov’t gets $30K vessel after drug-related case
- Public invited to ‘land’ meetings
- Premier wants ‘tipline’ to help catch litter bugs
- PHOTOS: Soapbox Derby
- BVI in private airline’s name a burden – Gov’t
- Tourism meetings
- Lawyer peeved – nearly two years without evidence
- Foreign companies turning locals criminals – BVI
- 2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door
- Festival Clampdown! Vacationers illegally vend too
- Government: Stop all vending near round-about now!
- $90M hotel deal signed – Hundreds of jobs promised
- Gun case crumbles – Former lawmaker freed again
- Minister promises road relief on VG
- Man beaten for allegedly threatening to murder
- Cashier allegedly steals over $8K from airport
- INSPIRE BVI: Kaydia breaking gender barriers
- Premier faces petition to ban plastic straws
- VIDEO: McMaster finishes second in London
- Premier ‘staying on path to prosperity’
- Culture and race
- Trinidad hard? Two allegedly try to smuggle $67K
- Motorists warned again
- Man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm
- Three women, one ultimate vacation goal
- Control the children during festival, Parents told
- VG puts on gallant fight to reach quarter final
- Men confess nearly three years later
- Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN
- Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle
- Festival means different things to different people
- Woman sexually assaulted on highway
- Grant decries division during festival
- Sherika was very dear to us – FAMILY
- ‘My formula is to pray, work hard, and sleep’
- Male graduates top class of 18
- New offices acquired for Supreme Court Registry
- Opinion: Work permit increase threatens businesses
- Expert finds ‘perfect match’ against Aaron, Smith
- Fahie flip-flops again on airport runway
- Premier fires back at airline: START FLYING NOW!
- Walwyn supports merger; lauds pageant leaders
- More Money Needed – Cow may fly before BVI Airways
- International lineups worth the $25 – Trefor Grant
- I was a witness at wedding – Murder victim’s uncle
- Incomplete lineup announced weeks before festival
- Festival vendors told early: Pay may be late again
- Airline fully regulated, blames gov’t for delay
- Mother gets chilling message; autopsy report released
- Belizean court orders Destra to pay for bladder
- App launched to help fight high prices in BVI
- Governor blamed for crime, court problems
- Man tells court his version of jaw-breaking story
- Minor accused of stealing thousands
- Locals under psychological attack, grads told
- Unprecedented challenge – Tourism school needed!
- Makers of ‘BE.V.I’ celebrate 10 years