By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff A number of local importers and Customs brokers have been implicated in connection to a recently launched scheme to defraud Her Majesty’s Customs and, by extension, the Government of the Virgin Islands. According to […]
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NHI expanding, negotiating with Dominican Republic
Management of the National Health Insurance (NHI) is seeking to expand their network of healthcare providers. The Social Security Board (SSB), which has responsibility for the NHI, are reportedly adding providers from the Spanish-speaking nation of the Dominican Republic. SSB […]

A proud dad: I knew Kyron would excel but not at this level
Recognizing Kyron McMaster’s unfettered thirst for athletic success, Anthony McMaster said he willingly pumped thousands of dollars into making his son’s dream of becoming a professional athlete an actuality. He said Kyron was determined to succeed in athletics and has […]

Queen Honouree: ‘Never in my wildest dreams I thought this would be’
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has awarded another British Virgin Islander for what is being described as unwavering commitment to the territory. Former Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Monica Allen last week received the British […]

BVI delegation returns from successful Caribbean Week New York event
PRESS RELEASE: Describing this as one of the most productive Caribbean Week events that she has ever attended, British Virgin Islands Director of Tourism Mrs. Sharon Flax Brutus, said that the Territory benefitted from fruitful discussion on tourism issues with […]

World Cup: Mexico defeat defending champs Germany
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Defending champions Germany made a disastrous start to their bid to win back-to-back World Cups with a shock defeat by Mexico. Hirving Lozano’s first-half goal was the difference between the two sides in an enthralling encounter […]

World Cup: Favourites Brazil draw with Swiss
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Pre-tournament favourites Brazil failed to win their opening game of a World Cup for the first time since 1978 as Switzerland earned a valuable draw in Rostov-on-Don. The five-time champions, so often lauded for their flair, […]

Road closure for festival kick off
PRESS RELEASE: The public is notified that Boo Bay Drive between Nagico Insurance and Marche Restaurant will be closed from Saturday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. Additionally, Parker Road between Little Denmark and […]

McMaster steers Puma to assist BVI athletes
Esther Durand, BVI News Staff More up-and-coming local track and field athletes will now be repping sponsored sportswear from German brand – Puma, largely because of the work of BVI’s star 400-metre hurdles athlete, Kyron McMaster. Puma this year signed major sponsorship […]

BVI bags $50K as Trini moves cockfight $$ through airport
Some $50,000 has been added to the public’s purse following the successful prosecution of a visitor who reportedly attempted to smuggle nearly $30,000 cash through the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport last month, the Customs Department has reported. The visitor […]