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BioSafe boss says education programme needed on sewerage

BioSafe boss says education programme needed on sewerage

The owner of BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions, Patrick Mitchell, has called for residents to be educated on some of the sanitation practices taking place in the territory. Mitchell’s company was recently awarded a contract of $511,786.97 for the construction […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM /
Adaejah Hodge was presented with the Austin Sealy Award for being the most outstanding athlete at the 49th staging of the CARIFTA Games held in Kingston, Jamaica at the weekend.

Hodge named Gatorade Florida Girls Track Player of the Year

BVI sprint star Adaejah Hodge has been named the 2022/2023 Gatorade Florida Girls Track & Field Player of the Year.  The 17-year-old athlete was the first to achieve the feat for her high school, Montverde Academy, since Gatorade introduced the […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:23 AM /
wlan antenna

USVI gets $27M from America to improve internet infrastructure

Amid local complaints that the United States treats the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) better than the United Kingdom treats the BVI, the USVI is set to receive some $27 million to deploy affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service throughout the […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:06 AM /
Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, Dameon Percival.

Mission accomplished! Funds raised to save Dameon Percival’s home

Less than 24 hours after a public appeal was made for funds, organisers have raised thousands of dollars to prevent the bank from selling the home of radio personality and former Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, Dameon Percival. […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 6:54 AM /
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith.

Conference coming to capture crypto investors

In an effort to expand the BVI’s crypto currency and financial technology services, Minister of Financial Services Lorna Smith has announced a new conference that will attract a number of stakeholders in the fintech sector. Cryptocurrencies are virtual assets while […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
Judge sets Fahie’s trial for January 2024

Judge sets Fahie’s trial for January 2024

A Florida High Court judge has agreed to move the start date for the drug and money laundering trial for former premier of the Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, who was meant to stand trial in mid-July. Fahie, 52, is charged with one […]

by / on June 28, 2023 at 7:56 AM /
A sea salp

Be calm! Strange sea creatures are harmless

Residents who’ve been enjoying beaches across the territory have been reporting the presence of some strange marine creatures resembling jellyfish. In light of the public fears, officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources have appealed for calm in the community, […]

by / on June 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM /
Public rallies to save Dameon Percival’s home

Public rallies to save Dameon Percival’s home

Amid reports that the home belonging to Dameon Percival is set to be auctioned, members of the public have started donating funds to help the outspoken talk show host keep the property. According to reports, roughly $30,000 needs to be […]

by / on June 28, 2023 at 7:30 AM /
Kye Rymer

BioSafe inks contract for Long Look pump station

The government awarded a contract of $511,786.97 yesterday, June 27 to BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions as part of the ongoing East End/Long Look (EE/LL) sewerage project.  The contract was for the construction of inspection chamber wet wells and the […]

by / on June 28, 2023 at 7:21 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Health Ministry finalises social protection policy

After a productive workshop involving key stakeholders, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the completion of the Virgin Islands Social Protection Policy and Action Plan. The Health Ministry announced the breakthrough in a release yesterday, June 27. […]

by / on June 28, 2023 at 7:16 AM /