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 […]
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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 […]
Still operating: All gov’t workers told to report for work
Government workers are being told the public service will be open for business today (July 9) as normal. Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr gave the notice amid concerns about the Tropical Storm Beryl, the remnants of which are now affecting […]
World Cup: BBC predictions for semi-final round
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is making a prediction for every match in Russia. Lawro picked the winner in three of the four quarter-finals and six of the eight last-16 ties. He enjoyed a 46% success […]
Beryl to pass BVI at ‘a safe distance’, says forecasters
Tropical Storm Beryl has increased in speed but not in strength, and is expected to pass “a safe distance” south of the British Virgin Islands when the territory begins to experience storm conditions later today into Monday, July 9. “However, […]
Tourist Board holding stakeholder meetings across BVI
The BVI Tourist Board invites all tourism industry stakeholders to a series of industry meetings to discuss the latest developments in tourism. Meetings will be held on: Anegada — Tuesday, July 10 from 10am to 12 noon at the Lobster […]
Governor activates NEOC ahead of Hurricane Beryl
In anticipation of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to pass south of the British Virgin Islands late Sunday, Governor Jaspert has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). He activated the NEOC Friday on the advice of Director of the […]
2 local jetties to be named domestic ports
At least two jetties in the British Virgin Islands are being officially changed to domestic ports of entry. The Trellis Bay jetty on Beef Island and the Setting Point jetty on Anegada are the facilities currently undergoing the change, Permanent […]
Stop using deodorizers on preparation surfaces, food handlers told
The Environmental Health Department has sounded an alarm on the use of deodorizers on food preparation surfaces, and is calling on food handlers and establishments that serve food to put a halt to the practice. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel […]
Triple threat | Rotary placing more focus on sister islands
Three Rotarians with strong ties to Virgin Gorda are simultaneously leading the territory’s Rotary Clubs, and with this triple threat, plans are afoot to lend greater attention to the sister islands this calendar year. Lynette Harrigan is the 2018/2019 President […]
