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Proposed Havers Development amended, residents still disapprove

Proposed Havers Development amended, residents still disapprove

A number of changes have been made to the multimillion-dollar Havers Development Project since it was first introduced some three years ago. However, residents still seem to be generally dissatisfied with the proposed project. Project developers, JSSR Holdings Limited, is […]

by / on July 10, 2018 at 8:10 AM /
Decision March Committee considering to involve UN

Decision March Committee considering to involve UN

The Decision March Committee has said it is considering to engage world leaders in the United Nations about the ongoing public registers saga. Committee member Bishop John Cline told BVI News they will stop at nothing in the fight for […]

by / on July 10, 2018 at 7:55 AM /
Residents urged to purify stored water, steer clear of wells

Residents urged to purify stored water, steer clear of wells

With an increased dependency on stored water in the territory, residents are being urged to purify water before use. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael told BVI News in a recent interview, it is of absolute importance to make water […]

by / on July 10, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
ICWI giving back to BVI community for 50th anniversary

ICWI giving back to BVI community for 50th anniversary

The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) is in its 50th year since inception and now plans to include the BVI in recognizing the milestone. ICWI President, Paul Lalor, was careful not to give away too much detail on […]

by / on July 10, 2018 at 6:34 AM /
BVI officials trained at communication in emergencies workshop

BVI officials trained at communication in emergencies workshop

PRESS RELEASE: Officers from a cross-section of the Government are now trained to meet the unique communication needs of communities in the Territory before, during and after an emergency. The officers were trained at a Communication in Emergencies workshop held […]

by / on July 10, 2018 at 5:10 AM /
Donovan appointed Interim Director of BVI London Office

Donovan appointed Interim Director of BVI London Office

Elise Donovan has been appointed as Interim Director of the BVI London Office. Donovan, who is Director of the BVI House Asia (Hong Kong Office), will be transitioning into the post as Director of the BVI London Office from August […]

by / on July 9, 2018 at 3:15 PM /
Residents: JVD dumpsite could be next big fire, clear now

Residents: JVD dumpsite could be next big fire, clear now

With the massive Cox Heath fire still fresh in the minds of many, residents of Jost Van Dyke believe proactive steps need to be taken to prevent what could be another massive dump fire in the British Virgin Islands. The […]

by / on July 9, 2018 at 9:58 AM /
Beryl passing | Unstable weather now affecting BVI

Beryl passing | Unstable weather now affecting BVI

Residents are being told to brace for unstable weather as the British Virgin Islands begins to experience the effects of the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said there is 80 percent or higher chance […]

by / on July 9, 2018 at 9:30 AM /
Tough times | Local magazine features competing destination while BVI recovers

Tough times | Local magazine features competing destination while BVI recovers

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff With a large number of BVI-based resorts still undergoing renovation after the 2017 hurricanes, a local magazine has opted to feature a competing tourism destination in its publication. The Virgin Islands Property & Yacht […]

by / on July 9, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
PHOTOS: Medical marijuana businessmen testify about benefits

PHOTOS: Medical marijuana businessmen testify about benefits

Local government is being reminded of an unexplored avenue to healing the sick, and a new way to provide more jobs and funds for the economy — medical marijuana. Kevin Hoffman, the owner of Full Circle Incorporated – a licensed […]

by / on July 9, 2018 at 7:35 AM /