For the next few days, the importance of vaccinations will be high on the agenda for the British Virgin Islands, as the world celebrates Vaccination Week. Vaccination Week is being held from April 21 to 28, and the Ministry of […]
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COMMENTARY: BVI’s Labour and Immigration injust
By Alred Frett, Contributor These rough times are getting rougher and more rather than less we find ourselves complaining about the problems we experience and the pains we face. We allow ourselves no time for concern about others as we […]
Restart the discussion | Foxy’s to host marijuana fest
Cultural stalwart and tourism icon Philicianno ‘Foxy’ Callwood is gearing up to host the first ever Hemp and Cannabis Festival on Jost Van Dyke. The date has been tentatively set for July. A media release from organisers said ‘Extrava-Ganja 2018: […]
PHOTOS: Elton Georges receives memorial tribute
Residents, public servants, and legislators flocked the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church on Thursday for a special viewing ceremony for the late Elton Georges. The former deputy governor died on April 4 and will be laid to rest tomorrow, April […]
Fire truck malfunction causing airport to close — BVIAA
A malfunctioning fire truck is the reason the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has opted to close the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda. The BVIAA announced on Thursday that the airport was being closed indefinitely. While responding to BVI News […]
BVI recovery slower than other countries, says surveyor
The British Virgin Islands’ recovery is less advanced than other countries that were also affected by the September 2017 hurricanes, a representative from the Caribbean Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) has said. Paper conservation expert Valérie Martens-Monier […]
Engine firing up | New Willy T nearly complete
Owner of the William Thornton (Willy T) Floating Bar & Restaurant, Ewan Anderson said after months of ‘an awful lot of work’, the new vessel is getting ready to make its way to the British Virgin Islands. The world-famous vessel […]
BVI to host Green Fete | Tackles plastic waste
The British Virgin Islands will observe Earth Day with a Green Fete this year and will focus on ending plastic pollution and replanting the territory. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 globally where various activities are […]
COMMENTARY: 2019 elections the most important in decades
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The economy is front, centre and rear, of any disaster recovery effort post-hurricanes Irma and Maria. Then the new government, after a 2019 General Election, must adopt a specific, and measured economic vision, spanning 10 to […]
Virgin Gorda airport closing indefinitely
The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is being closed indefinitely. The BVI Airports Authority made the announcement on Thursday but gave no explanation. “The Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda will be closed effective Sunday, April 22, 2018, until further notice. […]
