British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): England recorded their biggest win at a World Cup to overwhelm Panama and secure a place in the last 16 before their final Group G game with Belgium. Harry Kane played a captain’s role once more […]
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Walwyn elected as NDP leader, Penn new party VP
Education Minister Myron Walwyn is the new leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP). NDP delegates elected him as party leader tonight, June 23. He defeated Health Minister Ronnie Skelton who was also vying for the post. It is not […]
PAHO donates garbage truck to BVI
The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has been gifted with a brand new 2018 International 7600 SBA garbage compactor by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The keys were officially presented to DWM Manager Greg Massicotte this week. According to […]
Airport expansion will continue despite NDP leader change — Premier
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff It is not globally uncommon for an initiative spearheaded by one government leader to be shelved when another leader succeeds him/her. But, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he is confident that will not […]
Policy change: China no longer needs visa to visit BVI
Chinese nationals are no longer required to have a visa to enter the British Virgin Islands. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the pronouncement during a press conference on Thursday, June 21. “We made the decision a few weeks ago […]
I am not retiring from politics, just as NDP leader
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said he will remain in representational politics despite his intention to not seek re-election as the leader of the National Democratic Party come Saturday, June 23. Dr Smith made the statement at a press conference […]
BVI still remembered | Local tourism gets more top ratings
Though still recovering from the onslaught of the September 2017 hurricanes, the British Virgins Islands continues to receive top ratings in the tourism industry. The Caribbean Journal recently rated Anegada among the top 18 best islands to visit in the […]
World Cup: Mighty Argentina suffers crushing 3-0 defeat
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero set Croatia on their way to victory and a place in the last 16. On a night […]
Bank of Asia opening BVI branch | Locals to get jobs, says Premier
The British Virgin Islands will soon have an additional bank and more employment opportunities for persons in the financial sector. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made the announcement to members of the press today, June 21, while giving an update […]
BVIEC was repaired in haste | Lightning storm hurts faulty grid
General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham said a faulty grid, old electricity distribution equipment, and unstable weather were the leading causes of a power outage that affected almost all the territory on Tuesday, June 21. Eleven […]
