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Petr Kellner (Photo Credit: Kafkadesk.org)

Czech Billionaire with strong ties to VG dies in helicopter crash

Czech Republic billionaire and long-time Virgin Gorda resident, Petr Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska on Saturday. PPF Group, the investment company that Kellner co-founded, confirmed his death in a statement on Monday. Four others were killed […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Country Manager for Flow, BVI Ravindra Maywahlall. (BVI News photo)

Flow introduces faster internet speeds

Telecommunications giant, Flow is now introducing faster internet speeds as well as family-type plans to local consumers. Flow announced the roll-out of these initiatives at a press conference last Thursday. Country Manager for Flow, Ravindra Maywahlall said internet consumers can […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:17 AM /
Sailing boat in a sea, yachting, sailing, travel and active lifestyle concept

BVI looking to expand into ‘expedition cruising’

The government is making considerations for the BVI to expand its tourism product into expedition cruising. This type of cruising is much like the traditional cruise industry but evolves around small vessels, luxury cruise yachts, expedition ships and classic sailing […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
Teen arrested for burglary, damaging business cameras

Teen arrested for burglary, damaging business cameras

An 18-year-old male of no fixed place of abode has been arrested and charged for burglary and multiple incidents of criminal damage. A media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Monday alleges that the teen criminally […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 6:38 AM /
COVID Alert! Isolate if you attended SCB funeral on Saturday

COVID Alert! Isolate if you attended SCB funeral on Saturday

The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health & Social Development: The Ministry of Health is notifying the public that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the funeral held on March 27th, 2021 at the Sea […]

by / on March 28, 2021 at 1:23 PM /
Malone qualifies for 2021 Olympics!

Malone qualifies for 2021 Olympics!

Local Long Jump sensation Chantel Malone has officially secured her spot at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan this summer. Malone leapt her way into this year’s Games by surpassing the ‘6.82 metres’ Olympic qualifying standard for the Women’s […]

by / on March 28, 2021 at 10:42 AM /
Gov’t spending $24K to modernise Labour laws

Gov’t spending $24K to modernise Labour laws

The government is modernising its Labour laws and will be spending at least $24,000 to do it. That money will be paid to an Italian university professor, Michele Tiraboschi who has been hired to provide consultancy services for the project. […]

by / on March 26, 2021 at 12:25 PM /
Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Aggressive campaign coming to ramp up vaccination

Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that the government will be embarking on an aggressive marketing campaign to encourage more people to take the remaining COVID-19 vaccines available in the BVI. In a statement on March 25, Minister Malone also […]

by / on March 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM /
After frustrated cries, Paraquita Bay water woes being addressed

After frustrated cries, Paraquita Bay water woes being addressed

The government has commenced work to address the longstanding water woes faced by farmers at Paraquita Bay, with the installation of new distribution lines on farmlands in the area. A statement from Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the work […]

by / on March 26, 2021 at 11:45 AM /
Commissioner Matthews (left) and Sergeant Bakker.

Local police officer called to the Bar of England and Wales

A local police sergeant has been called to the Bar of England and Wales. Sergeant O’Neal Bakker — now Barrister O’Neal Bakker — achieved this success after spending the last few years acquiring a Bachelors and Masters degree in law […]

by / on March 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM /