Government has, once again, resurrected the National Addressing System (NAS), which was first introduced in the BVI some 23 years ago. NAS effectively refers to a framework that provides for the naming of streets in the territory. When the addressing […]
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We should’ve invested locally | Gov’t can’t reach BVI Airways
While stating government should have invested in a local airline, Junior Minister for Tourism Archibald Christian has said the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration has no inkling where the owners and operators of the reportedly defunct BVI Airways are located. Christian […]
Skelton Cline switches to VIP, considers contesting in elections
Former National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Claude Skelton Cline is now officially a member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). He is also now considering to throw his hat in the ring for the upcoming general election under the VIP […]
Adopt A Roof initiative shelters 8 families, more to benefit
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Eight Tortola families who were unable to replace their hurricane-destroyed roofs can now breathe a sigh of relief. Local vulnerable families such as single-parent households, struggling families, the elderly were gifted with brand new […]
NGO heads meet with governor
PRESS RELEASE: Heads of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) met with His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert yesterday, June 9, to address plans being made for the hurricane season. Governor Jaspert commended the Heads for their commitment to the communities throughout […]
UPDATE: Suspect in custody, gunshot victim stable
A suspect is in police custody in connection to the shooting on Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, July 10. The suspect is now being held at the Virgin Gorda Police Station for questioning, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it […]
Eco-brick structure being introduced on local farm
A local farm could have its first eco-brick plant nursery by mid-November this year. Manager at Tidal Roots Farm, Samantha Brown told BVI News the idea is to reduce the number of plastics that end up at local dumps. She […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
