Amid four murders in the community since the start of 2023, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he shares the community’s sentiment and remains concerned about the number of gun crimes that have been rocking the territory. In addition to firearm-related […]
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Owners should be charged for their derelict vehicles
The government will be looking to put more pressure on the owners of derelict vehicles and could possibly ask them to pay the costs associated with getting old vehicles out of the territory. That’s the announcement made by Acting Manager […]
Gov’t to host free concert to celebrate AA service to BVI
To celebrate the resumption of non-stop flights to the territory, the government will be hosting a free concert on June 30, that will feature internationally acclaimed acts such as R. City, Monay, Vibe and reggae artiste Konshens. Premier Dr Natalio […]
Airport closes for hours after cargo plane mishap at the weekend
The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport suffered its second closure in as many days after the runway became encumbered by an aircraft for a few hours at the weekend. Travellers coming into the territory through the airport at the time […]
Governor urges preparedness as 6 hurricanes predicted this season
Governor John Rankin has warned that the BVI can anticipate as many as six hurricanes during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season which started yesterday, June 1. But even as the Governor warned of the likelihood of upcoming tropical weather hazards, […]
Rymer willed territory to non-stop AA flights — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has heaped praise on Communications and Works Minister, Kye Rymer, for his efforts in securing non-stop flights from American Airlines between the BVI and Miami. “It certainly feels good to deliver the goods for the people […]
Nearly half of Haiti facing acute hunger
In the months ahead, the BVI and other Caribbean countries may see an uptick in the number of illegal Haitian migrants trying to enter their jurisdictions, with more than half of the country’s population now facing acute hunger. The BVI […]
UPDATE: Masked men carried out targeted Harrigan Estate shooting
The BVI News centre has received additional information relating to the shooting that happened in Harrigan Estate this week. Our news understands that the victim – a man – was sitting on his porch when a vehicle pulled up in […]
Only D6 registered voters can get my free notary services
Sixth District representative Myron Walwyn has signalled that only registered voters of the constituency will be able to access his notary public services that will be offered once his constituency office opens on June 5. “We’ll be providing free notarial […]
Airport fanfare! American Airlines makes inaugural flight from Miami
The was much fanfare at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island today for the arrival of the inaugural American Airlines flight from Miami to the BVI on Thursday, June 1. There was a large gathering of residents […]
