A document believed to have influence over the establishment of the controversial Recovery and Development Agency is being kept secret. The document is titled the High-level Framework for UK Support to BVI Hurricane Recovery. It is believed to be an […]
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Major cruise lines to assess BVI before return
The British Virgin Islands will be assessed on its readiness to accept larger cruise lines back into the territory. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works, Anthony McMaster told BVI News that representatives from the Norwegian and Disney […]
Premier the downfall of BVI, Fahie suggests
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith is impliedly being described as the downfall of a now vulnerable British Virgin Islands. According to Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie, the Premier has been signing documents in relation to the future of the territory based […]
‘Every time we clean, they dump illegally’
Employees of the Department of Waste Management (DWM) are disgruntled about the issue of illegal dumping in the territory and want government to intervene. BVI News was recently invited to witness the day-to-day activities of the workers of that department, […]
Walwyn scores assistance from more donors
Education Minister Myron Walwyn has successfully solicited more donors to help rebuild one of the many schools that were ravaged during last year’s hurricanes. United States businessman Curt Richardson and the BVI Social Security Board are the new donors who […]
Hurricane-ready | Red Cross heightening operations, hiring
The BVI Red Cross is considerably augmenting its operations ahead of the looming Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. The non-profit organisation is hiring four additional staff; thanks to funding it will be receiving from the United Kingdom […]
Arrest Blotter: Minors among 10 charged
Roughly 10 persons were arrested and charged between March 4 and 18 for a variety of offences. Two minors are among the most recent batch of arrested persons. In its latest arrest blotter, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force listed […]
BVI’s Nat’l Disaster Management Plan under review
PRESS RELEASE: The Territory’s National Disaster Management Plan is being reviewed in light of the impacts caused by the 2017 unprecedented trio – August floods, Hurricanes Irma and Maria. In support of this plan enhancement process, the Foreign and Commonwealth […]
Put money where your mouth is, Premier told
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith has been asked to give a deserving budget allocation to the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Myron Walwyn made that request after his ministry was allocated the second largest share of […]
Customs duty exemption expires March 31
PRESS RELEASE: The public is reminded that the Customs Duty exemption period will expire on March 31, 2018. The Government has recognised the challenges experienced with the procuring and shipping of goods. As such , residents who can provide proof that […]
