Akeem Sebastian – the taxi operator charged with having sexual intercourse with a minor last year – is back before the court for allegedly having sex with another 14-year-old girl while on bail this year. Magistrate Giselle Jackman-Lumy revoked the 33-year-old […]
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Eviction notice moves B&F to construct own business complex
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff After 20 years at the Mill Mall in Road Town, B&F Medical is getting set to relocate to the James Frett building in Road Town, but only for a short time. Co-Founder of B&F […]
Consultants absent | Gov’t appeals for more locals to bid on contracts
The Ministry of Finance is appealing for more local contractors to participate in the various bidding processes for government contracts being issued under the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan programme. The ministry made the appeal following a […]
Walwyn rides road safety message
Chairman-elect of the governing National Democratic Party, Myron Walwyn is riding a message of road safety for motorists traversing the streets of the British Virgin Islands. The government minister delivered the message while noting the road safety issues that exist […]
BVI being positioned as ‘culinary tourism destination’
In a move to position the territory as a destination of for culinary travel, the BVI Tourist Board has secured a place for two local chefs at an international culinary/sporting event. The Tourist Board became a sponsor for the annual Citi […]
Arrest Blotter: Several major busts in last few weeks
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting several arrests between July 29 and August 11. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from attempted abduction, burglary, illegal entry, among other things. In its […]
6 ESHS orientation sessions over 3 days
The 2018/2019 academic year is a few short weeks away and Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is kicking things off with its usual orientation sessions. The secondary school will be hosting this year’s orientation proceedings at the New Testament Church […]
Taxi meeting to discuss return of ships
PRESS RELEASE: All taxi operators who work at the cruise pier are invited to an important meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 2pm on the Second Floor of the Ward’s Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss upcoming cruise […]
Local attorneys: Poor internet choking BVI business env’t
At a time when the British Virgin Islands is focused on recovering its hurricane-struck economy, two prominent local attorneys have said poor internet service is retarding the territory’s progress. Those sentiments came from Queen’s Counsel Gerard Farara, as well as […]
Palm Grove centre being demolished, deemed ‘unsafe’
The Palm Grove Shopping Center located on Waterfront Drive – one of the busiest streets in Road Town – is in the process of being demolished to avert any potential misfortune or injuries. City Manager Janice Braithwaite-Edwards said the decision […]
