Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reminded residents that recent flooding and damage that resulted from tropical Storm Philippe is not unique to the BVI and is similar to challenges other countries are facing. “I don’t want persons to see it […]
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Green VI contributes to waste management
Amid increased concerns about the ill-effects of improper waste management in the territory, the Department of Waste Management has announced that they’ve received a recycling equipment from Green VI. “We recently received a Ford F450 Dump Truck and a glass […]
Education Ministry calls out ‘misinformation’ after ESHS fracas
The Education Ministry has expressed regret at the level of misinformation that circulated after an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) led persons to believe there were armed individuals on the campus. “Regrettably, there has been some misinformation […]
Alarming: Over 300 struck by cancer in 3 years
There’s a serious problem in Nature’s Little Secret. BVI News has received information from a local oncologist which indicates that the territory may be in the midst of a cancer crisis. Dr.Erole McLean Hobdy is a USVI-based physician who has […]
Security review and more patrols ordered after shooting, school fight
Officials of the National Security Council (NSC) have promised once again to step up security measures in the territory in the wake of yet another brazen daylight shooting. The NSC met in an emergency meeting yesterday, October 9 to review […]
ESHS bans scooters after major fracas at school
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has now implemented a ban on scooters, warning that students will no longer be allowed to arrive on campus using that mode of transportation. While it is not immediately clear whether the ban only […]
Leaders defend trip to Monaco Yacht show
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Junior Minister for Culture & Tourism Luce Hodge Smith were recently forced to defend their recent trip to the Monaco Yacht Show after one journalist told both leaders that their report did not make sense. […]
Gov’t to re-examine Main Street two-way plan
The government has promised to have a second look at a plan to implement two-way traffic on a section of Main Street in Road Town. A shift was introduced several weeks ago to allow for two-way traffic along a section […]
I’m not pushing for BVI’s independence — Premier
Although he is a huge proponent of BVI’s self-determination, Premier Wheatley has categorically stated that he is not pursuing independence for the BVI. At a recent press conference, the Premier gave a report on his recent visit to the United […]
Prison officer injured in shooting incident
A prison officer has reportedly been injured in a shooting incident on Tortola this morning, Monday, October 9. BVI News understands that the prison officer was injured after assailants opened fire on a prison vehicle. The extent of the officer’s […]
