David Archer, Jr has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor. He was officially sworn in at Government House in Road Town on Thursday, March 1. Archer, who served as Acting Deputy Governor between June 2 and July 31 […]
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15 youths get post-hurricane jobs through YES
Despite the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the recent decrease in employment opportunities for many residents, the Ministry of Education and Culture is announcing the successful employment of 15 young people through its Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme […]
Explosions heard in Road Town area
The sound of explosions believed to be gunfire has been heard in the vicinity of Road Town on Tortola. Residents told our news centre they heard multiple explosions around 10 o’clock Thursday night. There have been no reports of injury. […]
Mothers told to call cops on criminal sons
Mothers are being told to alert the police if they suspect their sons are in possession of guns or if they are involved in criminal activity. President of the BVI Christian Council, Bishop John Cline made the call today, amid […]
Hurricane throws body miles from grave
The body of a woman was flung miles from her grave when Hurricane Irma impacted the territory last September. According to family members, the body was buried late July on their private property on Salt Island. BVI News understands that […]
Ports Authority employee gets suspended sentence for theft
Nicklin Joseph, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) employee who was caught stealing on camera, has been handed an eight-month suspended sentence. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo suspended the sentence for one year. That effectively means that Joseph will only serve […]
Fresh curfew not to be ruled out, says Premier
Government is not ruling out the possibility of reimplementing a curfew on Tortola. Premier Dr D Orlando gave that indication on Wednesday afternoon following a murder in Brandywine Bay on the main island. “It (a curfew) is something that we […]
BVI tops OECS in CXC sittings last year
The British Virgin Islands has ranked at the top of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for having the most students to sit five or more subjects in the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams last year. Education Minister Myron […]
Limited insurance adjusters slowed pace of payouts
A limited amount of claims adjusters in the territory was one of the biggest hurdles local insurance companies faced in the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. That is according to President of the Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI), […]
Male hospitalised after stabbing on Tortola
A male victim has been hospitalised after a stabbing incident on Tortola. He was stabbed before 6pm on Wednesday, BVI News understands. It is said that he was stabbed in the side. His condition is not known at this time. […]
