Xiomara ‘Gia’ Malone of Fast Lane Track Club is now eligible to compete in two disciplines at the CARIFTA Games. She previously qualified to represent the BVI in the Women’s High Jump at the games this year and has also […]
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Ports Authority workers taking pay cut since hurricanes
Employees at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) are on reduced pay. Roughly 50 of 180-member staff have been on reduced pay since the hurricanes last year. Acting head of the state-owned organisation, Akeem Pickering said the BVIPA initiated pay-cuts to […]
Families abandon patients at Safe Haven Centre
A number of families with relatives receiving care at the Safe Haven Transitional Centre have virtually abandoned these patients. The facility, which is formerly known Sandy Lane Centre, assists chronically homeless individuals to develop skills and resources for independent living […]
3-year-old drug case ends with guilty verdict
Leshaughn Smith has been convicted of importing 1.4 kilograms of marijuana into the British Virgin Islands. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards handed down the guilty verdict last week. Smith is said to have smuggled the drugs in the territory by shipping […]
Over 75 job seekers eye financial services, expo
More than 75 job seekers are currently being considered to join the local financial services industry. That is according to BVI Finance, which is hosting a Financial Services Opportunities Expo next week to facilitate the process. “We already knew that […]
11 become British citizens
PRESS RELEASE: Eleven persons are now British citizens after having been previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories citizens. The new citizens accepted their certificates and recited the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen and the Pledge of Loyalty […]
Man reportedly nursing head injuries after rock assault
A man is reportedly nursing head injuries while another has been taken into police custody on suspicion of wounding. BVI News understands that the reported victim and the suspect in question had a verbal altercation in Fat Hog’s Bay last […]
Statement from the Premier on March 12
PRESS RELEASE: Ladies and Gentlemen, after much reflection, prayer, widespread discussions with Government colleagues and with you; as Premier of the British Virgin Islands I have come to the decision we must move forward with the total and complete restoration […]
Rotaract donates to Cancer Society
The Rotaract Club has footed the bill for a mammogram and ultrasound for two needy persons in the territory. The club did so by donating to the BVI Cancer Society. The $390 donation was handed over on Tuesday (March 13) […]
BVI natives will get preference for all projects — Premier
Virgin Islanders are being assured that they will be shown favouritism to acquire contracts or work arising from the recovery plan. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith gave that guarantee while allaying growing fears about the Recovery Agency that is being […]