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Construction of retaining wall at Windy Hill

Construction of retaining wall at Windy Hill

PRESS RELEASE: The public is informed that works are underway at Windy Hill to construct a retaining wall; slipper drains, kerb walls, kerb, and reinstatement the road. Motorists are advised that heavy equipment will be used in the construction process […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM /
Immigration officer robs woman on VG, police allege

Immigration officer robs woman on VG, police allege

An Immigration officer has found himself on the wrong end of the law and is now facing robbery charges. Charged is 35-year-old Virgin Gorda resident, Donald Hanley. Police allege Hanley approached a woman one night in March while she was […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 3:42 PM /
Message from youths: We’re not fooled, we see the political wrongdoing

Message from youths: We’re not fooled, we see the political wrongdoing

The reported political wrongdoings by leaders in the British Virgin Islands are not escaping the notice of the younger generation, religious educator Trevaughn Todman has said. Todman, who was delivering an address known as ‘The Youths’ Perspective’ at the Territory […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 1:16 PM /
Governor ‘missing in action’ on cruise pier scandal — Malone

Governor ‘missing in action’ on cruise pier scandal — Malone

Having only taken up office nearly a year ago, Governor Augustus Jaspert has inherited responsibilities which some argue his predecessor failed to act on while serving in the post. One matter a number of residents have been hoping Governor Jaspert […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 8:33 AM /
Weather disturbance develops in the eastern Atlantic

Weather disturbance develops in the eastern Atlantic

A weather disturbance has been identified in the Tropical Atlantic, roughly 1,950 miles east of Trinidad. Effectively, a weather disturbance is a pulse of energy moving through the atmosphere, and is important because a disturbance can lead to the formation of […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM /
Nat’l Bank would be virtually useless on VG — Wheatley

Nat’l Bank would be virtually useless on VG — Wheatley

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Sister Islands Programme Coordinator Vincent Wheatley believes the limited banking options offered by the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI), would make it unsuitable for some sections of the Virgin Gorda community. Wheatley’s […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM /
Lock your phones | Pocket dials affecting 911 call centre

Lock your phones | Pocket dials affecting 911 call centre

Russell Jones, Project Manager for the Next-generation 911 emergency call centre initiative wants cellphone users to be more aware of their devices since a considerable number of 911 calls to the centre are found to be ‘pocket dials’. Jones said […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 7:57 AM /
Cleanup begins for festival | Artistes to be revealed soon

Cleanup begins for festival | Artistes to be revealed soon

Less than a month away from the annual emancipation celebrations, debris from the disasters that happened almost nine months ago are finally being cleared from the festival grounds in Road Town. City Manager Janice Braithwaite-Edwards told BVI News the work […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 7:54 AM /
VG might get Nat’l Bank branch | Scotia leaves sister island

VG might get Nat’l Bank branch | Scotia leaves sister island

Government is exploring the possibility of opening a branch of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the announcement on Tuesday, following news that Scotiabank is closing […]

by / on July 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM /
Protocol breach? Gov’t skips bidding process for ferry dock project

Protocol breach? Gov’t skips bidding process for ferry dock project

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Government may have breached the Protocols of Effective Financial Management — an agreement signed with the United Kingdom roughly six years ago to ensure transparency and accountability as it relates to handling public funds. The […]

by / on July 3, 2018 at 8:25 AM /