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UK legislator: Public registers the result of political feud

UK legislator: Public registers the result of political feud

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff A suggestion has been put forward in the House of Lords that public registers are being imposed on the BVI and other Overseas Territories because of a political grudge between UK parliamentarians. Conservative politician, […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 8:15 AM /
Cane Garden Bay renovation progressing well

Cane Garden Bay renovation progressing well

Vice-president of the Cane Garden Bay Development and Restoration Group, Bishop John Cline has said the beautification project in the community is progressing well. “We are just about almost completed the wall by the graveyard and we have started painting […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 7:07 AM /
$20K earmarked to create VI Heritage Centre

$20K earmarked to create VI Heritage Centre

Creating a Virgin Islands Heritage Resource Centre at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is still in the pipeline and $20,000 has been earmarked for the project. Stakeholders raised the funds through campaigns such as an anniversary gala at […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 7:01 AM /
BVIFA Under-14 squad runners-up in St Maarten

BVIFA Under-14 squad runners-up in St Maarten

PRESS RELEASE: The National Under-14 squad returned from a four-team tournament in St Maarten over the weekend of May 18 to 20, with the runners-up trophy, tucked proudly under their arms. Despite having lost their first two games, to a […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM /
UK’s House of Lords also approves public register policy

UK’s House of Lords also approves public register policy

The upper house of UK parliament known as the House of Lords has accepted the policy that forces the British Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories to reveal the names of beneficial owners of offshore companies registered in those jurisdictions. […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 6:54 PM /
‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

Visitors who utilise the BVI Tourist Board’s new Summer Sails promotion are being promised ‘VIP clearance’ at the territory’s ports of entry. The Tourist Board said this VIP clearance will include a greeter and expedited Customs and Immigration processes. The […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM /
HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is offering short introductory courses in the marine industry. Head of Marine Studies at the college Clive Petrovic said the courses are inexpensive and were introduced in an effort to help rebuild the local […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM /
Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

The Ministry of Health has received a communication kit to help re-establish the sector’s emergency telecommunications network. A media release from government said the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) donated the kit, which comprises satellite phones, VHF handheld radios, VHF base […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 8:47 AM /
COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Simple location and geography state that Prospect Reef, a Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated marina and resort, sitting on a spectacular and picturesque shoreline of Road Town, Capital of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is one of […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

PRESS RELEASE: A team from the Environmental Health Division will be carrying out mosquito control measures on Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday, May 22.  The team will be on island all day inspecting properties and implementing mosquito control measures.  An […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 4:46 PM /