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Visitor held with over $20K cash at airport

Visitor held with over $20K cash at airport

Local enforcement officers have reportedly held a visitor at the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport with more than $20,000 cash. The visitor is said to be a national of the twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago. He was reportedly […]

by / on May 16, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
Road Town flood risk study made public, says gov’t

Road Town flood risk study made public, says gov’t

Initial findings of a Hydrology and Flood Risk study of the Road Town capital has been made public. During the first staging of the annual ‘Flood Protection Awareness Week,’ government’s hydrology team shared information on how to reduce flood risks, […]

by / on May 16, 2018 at 6:37 AM /
COMMENTARY: BVI has been ‘reactive’ for too long

COMMENTARY: BVI has been ‘reactive’ for too long

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor What type of learning culture is required to take the Virgin Islands into the next epoch in its history and development? OK. It is clear that all Virgin Islanders, and citizens of paradise, fully understand the […]

by / on May 16, 2018 at 5:30 AM /
Be safe, have fun: Safety alert for Poker Run 2018

Be safe, have fun: Safety alert for Poker Run 2018

PRESS RELEASE: The public, participants, boat owners, and mariners are advised to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measures during this year’s Poker Run on May 27. There will be various water sports activities including swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 5:43 PM /
BVIEC selling damaged utility poles at festival grounds

BVIEC selling damaged utility poles at festival grounds

Utility poles dumped at the festival grounds in Road Town are now being sold. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) said the company is putting the items up for sale “in an effort to assist with the cleanup of the festival […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 2:33 PM /
DISNEY: Encouraging progress but BVI not fully safe for tourists

DISNEY: Encouraging progress but BVI not fully safe for tourists

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Representatives from major cruise lines have arrived in the British Virgin Islands to evaluate the territory’s readiness to accept their ships, and at least one cruise line said they are pleased with the progress […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 8:22 AM /
Major resort to be built on Norman Island

Major resort to be built on Norman Island

A major resort development is to take place on Norman Island. Dr Henry Jarecki owns the island which is located on the southern tip of the BVI’s archipelago. Dr Jarecki also owns Guana Island. According to Premier and Minister of […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 8:05 AM /
Willy T moving to Peter Island

Willy T moving to Peter Island

William Thornton (Willy T) floating bar and restaurant has found a new location to operate. “We are pretty well confirmed to be definitely moving. We are not going to be in The Bight [but] at Great Harbour on Peter Island,” […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
BVI students caught up, good CXC scores expected — Principals

BVI students caught up, good CXC scores expected — Principals

Despite the significant setback at the beginning of the academic year in September, Principals at two major secondary schools in the territory are reporting that senior students are adequately prepared for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams, which began this […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 7:57 AM /
Tourist Board hosts Immigration education event for Puerto Ricans

Tourist Board hosts Immigration education event for Puerto Ricans

PRESS RELEASE: With the upcoming Poker Run on May 27, and Christmas in July on July 22, The BVI Tourist Board continues to enhance the welcoming experience extended to visitors from Puerto Rico, at its various ports of entry. On […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 7:02 AM /