By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Premier Dr D Orlando Smith and the United Kingdom both yielded to the demands and requests from local legislators who had refused to support the now-passed Recovery and Development Agency legislation if it was […]
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Outgrown: SSB constructing new HQ, inks deal
The Social Security Board (SSB) is building a new base of operations and Edwin Adams Architects has been selected to create the architectural designs and construction drawings for the project. The SSB inked the deal with the architectural firm on […]

2 days to go | CARIFTA team gets phones from Flow
The 12-member team that will be representing the BVI at this year’s CARIFTA Games has received smartphones from telecommunications giant, Flow. The telecoms company presented the devices to BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) President, Steve Augustine on Monday during a press […]

Easter Fest still fun, starts this weekend
Preparations are moving full speed ahead for the 51st annual staging of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival being held from March 31 to April 2. The festival, which is one of the signature events for the sister islands, is being […]

Gov’t launches public service transformation initiative
PRESS RELEASE: Public officers numbering more than one thousand responded to the clarion call and turned out to witness the official launch of the much anticipated Public Service Transformation Initiative at Tortola Pier Park on March 26. The morning was […]

Recovery Agency bill passes: Only Fraser, Mitch votes no
The controversial Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act has passed. It passed in the House of Assembly on Tuesday evening (March 27) with a majority 10-2 vote. Opposition member Julian Fraser and government backbencher Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull are the […]

More wins for Islanders, Sugar Boys in Nat’l League
The Islanders have climbed to the number-two spot on the points table following their second consecutive win in the National League on Sunday. They bagged a 3-1 victory over One Love at the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town. […]

Accused burglars in latest arrest blotter
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting four arrests between March 18 and 24. Among those arrested are two persons accused of burglary. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and charges as follows: Burglary […]

Hard to do business in BVI: Bad attitudes, over-regulated
Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has stressed that the BVI needs investors. However, he said some public service workers and government policies are discouraging these investors from doing business in the territory. He said both local and foreign investors have lost […]

Hire our own | Add HLSCC grads to Agency law
Education Minister Myron Walwyn wants H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) graduates included in the controversial Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency legislation. Walwyn said if the legislation passes and the Agency is established, the Agency should facilitate jobs and […]