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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘Festival dump’

PHOTO OF THE DAY: ‘Festival dump’

This BVI News photograph of the festival grounds in Road Town was captured this week. The grounds, which was used as a ‘staging area’ to offload containers of relief supplies after the hurricanes, is seemingly now being used as a dump for […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 3:05 PM /
Non-negotiable: BVI will not impose unfair public registers

Non-negotiable: BVI will not impose unfair public registers

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said his government will not comply with the United Kingdom’s controversial amendment to its Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which passed in British parliament last week. The amendment is forcing the BVI and other Overseas […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 8:56 AM /
Cline confirms getting gov’t contract for greenhouses

Cline confirms getting gov’t contract for greenhouses

Majority shareholder of Infinite Solutions, Bishop John Cline has confirmed that government has granted his company the contract for the controversial Greenhouse Project in Paraquita Bay. Back in February, Minister responsible for agriculture Dr Kedrick Pickering said three companies were […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 7:41 AM /
Road Town Ferry Dock reopens Sunday

Road Town Ferry Dock reopens Sunday

After more than seven months of being closed, the ferry terminal in Road Town is finally resuming regular operations. The ferry terminal officially reopens on Sunday, May 13. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) made the announcement in a media release […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
$15M for urgent resurfacing of airport runway

$15M for urgent resurfacing of airport runway

Some $15 million worth of remedial works is expected to be done to the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island this year. Minister responsible for airports, Dr Kedrick Pickering said the runway at the facility needs to be […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 7:27 AM /
Fire to be fully extinguished over next few days

Fire to be fully extinguished over next few days

The fire at the Cox Heath Dump has been contained and will be fully snuffed out over the next few days. “Fire officials have advised that we expect the core flames to be extinguished within three to five days,” said […]

by / on May 11, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
Willy T is here

Willy T is here

The William Thornton (Willy T) Floating Bar & Restaurant is in the British Virgin Islands. Willy T recently cleared with Her Majesty’s Customs at the cruise pier on Tortola after travelling from the United States mainland. Owner, Ewan Anderson told […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 2:48 PM /
Free legal consultations on May 12 and 19

Free legal consultations on May 12 and 19

PRESS RELEASE: The BVI Bar Association will be hosting a Legal Aid Clinic for members of the public from 2pm to 5pm on May 12 and 19 at Aromas at the Tortola Pier Park. Lawyers will be available to discuss […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 1:52 PM /
Persons urged to take precautions due to Cox Heath fire

Persons urged to take precautions due to Cox Heath fire

PRESS RELEASE: The Department of Disaster Management is advising persons living in close proximity to Cox Heath and who may be impacted by the smoke, particularly the elderly, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses to take extra precautions to avoid […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM /
Still burning | Multiple agencies merge to out fire

Still burning | Multiple agencies merge to out fire

After feverish efforts to put out the blaze that raged at the Cox Heath dump last evening, the fire is still burning. However, head of the Department of Waste Management Greg Massicotte has assured that the fire has been contained. […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 10:32 AM /