A Virgin Gorda based-company intends to donate a percentage of its profits towards replanting the sister island. Elaine Couper of BVI Snuba told BVI News yesterday that for every booking the organisation receives from April 20 to 22, twelve percent […]
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Business complex in Pockwood Pond catches fire
A section of the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond reportedly caught on fire on Saturday evening, April 14. A burning glow and clouds of smoke could be seen rising through the windows on one of the structures on the […]
Kyron has inspired me, says Premier
Twenty-one-year-old 400-metre hurdles sensation Kyron McMaster has inspired the territory’s leader, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. The 73-year-old Premier said he gained inspiration from McMaster after watching him make athletic history in Gold Coast, Australia on Thursday. McMaster won gold […]
Gov’t finds potential airport investors, holding talks
Government has found potential investors to develop the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith announced on Thursday that his government is now holding talks with these possible investors as well as the BVI […]
Local tricks ‘white’ cocaine buyer with baking soda, court hears
A man who allegedly tried to sell baking soda as cocaine to a Caucasian buyer has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court on drug charges. Sea Cow’s Bay resident Verne Forbes, Jr is charged with two counts of possession of […]
BVI will be financially covered if another disaster hits
The British Virgin Islands will have quick access to needed funds for recovery if another natural disaster devastates the territory. This will become possible through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC); an organisation in which the BVI is […]
First annual Surf Classic on this weekend
A beehive of surfing and family-oriented activities is scheduled to take place at Josiah’s Bay on the island of Tortola this month. Event organiser and part owner of Surf School BVI, Alex Dick-Read told BVI News the first annual Josiah’s […]
BVI receiving support from UN
PRESS RELEASE: Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D Orlando Smith, OBE has said that his government will be receiving project management support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to execute development projects for the territory. Premier […]
Approved: Governor signs off on Recovery Agency bill
Governor Augustus Jaspert has approved the controversial Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act, which parliamentarians passed in the House of Assembly two weeks ago. Most of the 13 legislators in parliament had objected to the bill but later voted […]
Rotaract donates learning supplies to Autism Centre
The BVI Autism Centre is the latest beneficiary of donations from the Rotaract Club. The Centre received learning supplies, sensory toys, and other educational materials at their Road Town location on Thursday, April 12. According to Rotaract, the supplies were […]
