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Notice of scheduled outage on Wickham’s Cay I

Notice of scheduled outage on Wickham’s Cay I

PRESS RELEASE: The BVI Electricity Corporation is hereby notifying customers on Tortola in the area Wickhams Cay I that there will be no electricity supply on Sunday, June 10 between the hours of 8am and 12 noon. The purpose of this outage […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 10:27 AM /
$600K airport spending while prepping for defunct airline

$600K airport spending while prepping for defunct airline

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has said some $600,000 worth of preparations were being made at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport in anticipation of BVI Airways, which was supposed to commence flights between […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 8:10 AM /
Green Tech expands, turning trash into fertilizer

Green Tech expands, turning trash into fertilizer

If all goes as planned, the British Virgin Islands could become a model for transforming waste into resource for food security as early as 2019. “We can be an example to the world. I really think we can,” said Abigail […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 7:38 AM /
Another set of alleged burglars arrested

Another set of alleged burglars arrested

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made further headway in solving the series of burglaries that have been happening in the territory. Police this month arrested another three men on burglary charges. These busts come less than a […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 7:36 AM /
Malone launches foundation to help storm-struck businesses

Malone launches foundation to help storm-struck businesses

Businesses which were severely impacted by the 2017 hurricanes can now receive further assistance with the newly launched BVI Restoration Foundation. The non-profit organisation offers technical and financial assistance to members of the local business community who are in need. […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 7:12 AM /
COMMENTARY: UK, hurricanes exposed BVI’s one-culture economy

COMMENTARY: UK, hurricanes exposed BVI’s one-culture economy

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Countries that depend upon a single product and a single market for their economic existence put all their eggs into a single basket. When that basket takes a hit, deep recession and depression are the result […]

by / on June 7, 2018 at 6:42 AM /
Have you seen this girl? Teen missing for days

Have you seen this girl? Teen missing for days

A 16-year-old girl has gone missing in the territory and police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the youngster. Missing is Isabelle George, police said in an alert on Wednesday, June 6. “Her mother stated that she was last […]

by / on June 6, 2018 at 4:07 PM /
Walwyn: I am vying to be the next NDP leader

Walwyn: I am vying to be the next NDP leader

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Education Minister Myron Walwyn has confirmed plans to contest for leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP). In an audio-visual statement seemingly intended for party members, Walwyn campaigned to be voted as the next […]

by / on June 6, 2018 at 1:38 PM /
Clearing Cox Heath | Metals to be shipped away in days

Clearing Cox Heath | Metals to be shipped away in days

Now that the fire at the Cox Heath dump is out, authorities said they are working to clear the site and return it to pre-hurricane condition. As the clearing initiative intensifies, the Zebalon McLean-led fire department has returned full control […]

by / on June 6, 2018 at 8:04 AM /
Gov’t signs $400K deal for consultancy on sewerage

Gov’t signs $400K deal for consultancy on sewerage

Government has signed a $408,000 contract to receive consultancy services for the National Sewerage Programme. Government signed the contract with St Lucia-based firm, FDL Consult Incorporated. The firm has worked with the BVI on a number of other contracts over […]

by / on June 6, 2018 at 7:49 AM /