The May 24, 2018 Decision March in the British Virgin Islands pulled a massive crowd and march organisers have indicated that, unofficially, the number of protestors was more than 1,000. The Decision March was a protest to the UK’s controversial […]
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World day of prayer for children at risk
PRESS RELEASE: Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Virgin Islands will join their international counterparts in observing the World Day of Prayer for Children at Risk on Saturday, May 26. This day of prayer places special emphasis on the millions of […]
Hundreds in BVI march against UK
“This is our land. This decision can’t stand,” were the words chanted as protesters marched today (May 24) to Government House, where British Governor Augustus Jaspert resides. The chants were directed towards United Kingdom (UK) legislators who this month decided […]
More local businesses might go online | Trade offers training
More Micro, Small and Medium-sized businesses in the British Virgin Islands might soon begin offering their services on the online market. That is the aim of a two-day entrepreneurial e-commerce workshop to be held on May 28 and 29 at […]
BVI banks on legal wrangling to block public register law
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Premier Dr D Orlando Smith says he is banking on legal support to block the UK’s policy that is forcing the BVI to implement public registers of beneficial ownership by December 2020. Though the […]
Students, teachers told to march; school to end early
Minister of Education Myron Walwyn has announced that school will end earlier than normal today (May 24) to enable students to attend the Decision March. Speaking at an organised student rally at Elmore Stoutt High School in Pasea Estate on […]
Oil Nut Bay expanding
Luxury resort and residential community, Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda is expanding. Manager of Oil Nut Bay Construction Company, Brendan O’ Reilly told BVI News on Wednesday that operators of the resort are increasing the number of villas available. […]
Extra equipment coming to tackle 2-week-old fire
Authorities are bringing in additional fire pumps and heavy equipment to help fast-track the process of extinguishing the two-week-old fire at the Cox Heath dump on Tortola. The additional equipment will arrive at the dump this week, said Chief Fire […]
COMMENTARY: Financial services survival not fully reliant on public register
By Mitsy Ellis-Simpson, Contributor This month symbolizes a proud moment, for me, witnessing the conviction of the people of our beloved British Virgin Islands. Not so much because I am for, or against, a march for our economic freedom, but […]
Residents report hearing explosions in Baughers Bay
Residents have reported hearing explosions believed to be gunfire in the Baughers Bay area of Tortola. They reported hearing roughly three explosions around 8 o’clock on the evening of Wednesday, May 23. But, up to press time, police did not […]
