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USVI pushes marijuana law! No hope for BVI?

USVI pushes marijuana law! No hope for BVI?

The neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) is one step closer to making recreational marijuana a reality, as an advisory board last week approved critical regulations needed to fully implement the law in that territory. The USVI made it legal for […]

by / on February 20, 2024 at 6:29 AM /
Local media personalities, Cindy Rosan (left) and Floyd 'Heritage' Burnett.

Tola Radio, Cindy Rosan part ways… again

It seems media owner Cindy Rosan has parted ways with Tola Radio’s Morning Braff radio show, where she has been a co-host for some time now. Residents at home and abroad usually tune in to fiery discussions between Rosan and […]

by / on February 20, 2024 at 6:12 AM /
Smith

Gov’t has an implementation problem — Smith

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, said she believes the government has an urgent problem on its hands with executing its mandate and challenged fellow government members to help fix it. Smith gave that indication after the usual question-and-answer […]

by / on February 20, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Too much burden on Permanent Secretaries

Too much burden on Permanent Secretaries

A report on the implementation of governance reforms in the territory suggested that too much pressure is being placed on some public officers and argued that this may likely hamper the implementation process of those reforms. “Across the Ministries, I […]

by / on February 20, 2024 at 5:36 AM /
Three youngsters create unique BVI rum cake

Three youngsters create unique BVI rum cake

While a wave of BVIslanders continue to make their mark in sports, three youngsters are leaving a tasty mark in the culinary world with their new BVI rum cake, infused with rum from a traditional distillery in Cane Garden Bay. […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 7:41 AM /
Fahie’s lawyer ended call with undecided juror

Fahie’s lawyer ended call with undecided juror

New details have emerged concerning the interactions between an attorney for former Premier Andrew Fahie and a juror who changed their mind after agreeing that Fahie was guilty in his just-concluded drug and money laundering trial in Miami. One of […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Some persons want to be my enemy — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused some persons in the territory of waking up each day and wanting to be his enemy. The Premier made that statement while speaking in the House of Assembly recently. “I know that there are […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 7:10 AM /
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith.

I will take decisive action against discriminatory charter companies

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith said she would take action if it is shown that locals are being disenfranchised in the charter yacht industry. Smith was questioned by Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull over an apparent refusal […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 6:47 AM /
Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut.

Prison Visiting Committee gets special training

The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently held training for members of the Prison Visiting Committee to enhance their knowledge of their roles in helping to protect inmates at His Majesty’s Prison. The Prison Visiting Committee is tasked with […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 5:43 AM /
One dead, others harmed in barge incident

One dead, others harmed in barge incident

One person died this morning after losing consciousness in a tank on a barge located near Pockwood Pond, according to the police. BVI News understands that the deceased, whose identity is not yet known, was exposed to toxic chemicals around […]

by / on February 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM /