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Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola. (Photo by Andre 'Shadow' Dawson

Ban on gov’t halts horse races, other events at Ellis Thomas Down

A public ban has been issued by the government on the use of a section of the Ellis Thomas Downs facility where horse racing events are usually held in the BVI. In a late-night release issued by the Ministry of […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 7:12 AM /
Police Officer loses ‘non-promotion’ lawsuit against Commissioner

Police Officer loses ‘non-promotion’ lawsuit against Commissioner

The High Court has dismissed a legal claim filed by a police officer who contended, among other things, that he was unreasonably denied a promotion in rank by the Commissioner of Police. In filing his claim against the Commissioner of […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 7:10 AM /
BVI’s anthem, protocols among changes in wake of Queen’s passing

BVI’s anthem, protocols among changes in wake of Queen’s passing

Inmates housed at the Balsam Ghut prison facility may be relieved in the coming weeks to learn that they, technically speaking, will no longer have to be housed at Her Majesty‘s Prison. But that relief may be short-lived when they […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 7:08 AM /
Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Premier to visit UK to offer condolences to royal family

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his condolences to the Queen’s family on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands. In a statement yesterday, the Premier said the […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 6:33 AM /
Governor announces plans to mark Queen’s passing

Governor announces plans to mark Queen’s passing

The Office of the Governor has organised a gun salute today to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II who passed yesterday, September 8. In a statement on plans by the Governor’s Office to honour the longest reigning British monarch, […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 6:24 AM /
Governor John Rankin

Condolence book to be opened at Gov’t House For Queen Elizabeth

The Governor’s Office will be opening a book of condolence at the Old Government House Museum for people wishing to offer their condolences to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement was made by Governor John Rankin earlier this evening. […]

by / on September 8, 2022 at 5:13 PM /
UPDATE: Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

UPDATE: Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. Buckingham Palace said in a statement moments ago: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will […]

by / on September 8, 2022 at 1:40 PM /
Cane Garden Bat Baptist Church. (Photo Credit: Tortola.PhotosAndPictures.net)

CGB Baptist to house Enis Adams students as school undergoes fixes

The Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church has partnered with the Ministry of Education to allow the use of the church’s annex — which includes classrooms and a hall — for the first school term while the second-floor classrooms at the […]

by / on September 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM /
A section of the British Virgin Islands

Government moves to address disposal of Crown Land Policy

The government says it has taken steps at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour to address its Crown Land Policy and technical aspects of Recommendation B30 outlined in the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) report. Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull […]

by / on September 8, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
Fraser

Territory failed to adequately prepare for Irma’s magnitude

Opposition Leader Julian Fraser said he believes the BVI failed to adequately prepare for the magnitude of Hurricane Irma back in 2017. The Third District Representative expressed this belief in a reflection posted on the government’s Facebook page in observance […]

by / on September 8, 2022 at 7:26 AM /