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Ronald Smith-Berkeley

No enforcement to remove petrol company from unlawful land use

Delta Petroleum’s allegedly continuous violation of the law meant that another entity, Natures Way, was unable to get a lease to a portion of government land for several years, despite legal measures to remove Delta. This was disclosed when former […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM /
Strong comeback expected for Lobster Fest this year

Strong comeback expected for Lobster Fest this year

The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) expects a strong comeback for its ninth staging of the annual Anegada Lobster Festival to be held from November 26 to 28. The Director of Tourism, Clive McCoy said there will be […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 7:49 AM /
The BVI Financial Services Commission is the regulatory body for financial services in the BVI. It's mantra is 'Vigilance, Integrity, Accountability'.

BVI to be assessed on anti-money laundering policies

Ahead of an assessment of the territory’s anti-money laundering structure, Managing Director of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Kenneth Baker has said he anticipates the legislative process for this structure “will be complete” by year’s end. Baker, who is […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 7:38 AM /
Governor John Rankin

Governor rubbishes Speaker’s claims about Consolidated Fund

Governor John Rankin today refuted claims that he has chosen to dip into the territory’s Consolidated Fund in order to to pay for an attorney to represent him before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). The claims, which were made […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 3:01 PM /
Dr Wheatley

Tertiary education encouraged as more local employers hire outside

Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging students to pursue tertiary education after leaving high school so they can become more competitive in the evolving labour market locally. Speaking at the Education Labour Connect Initiative hosted by his ministry earlier […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 12:14 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Careless persons can’t hold BVI economy hostage — Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has insisted that his government has done all it can to protect residents against COVID-19 — including asking everyone to get vaccinated — and cannot allow careless persons to hold the BVI’s economy hostage. “I’m asking our […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 8:43 AM /
One of the planes from Tradewing Aviation's 25-aircraft fleet.

Tradewind Aviation looking to be more visible in BVI

Tradewind Aviation is looking to offer more private chartered flights into the territory and become more visible by providing commercial flights internationally and domestically. The American airline headquartered at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut, USA had a signatory flight from […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 8:17 AM /
A section of the main island of Tortola. (Photo by Davion Smith/BVI News)

Over a dozen social homes to be constructed in 2022

A little more than a dozen new social homes are slated to be built next year, even as the Ministry of Health & Social Development has been beset by various constraints in the past two years. This according to Premier […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 6:52 AM /
"Although there is potential for abuse, we do not believe it is as loose and uncontrolled as portrayed in the Premier’s statement." — Former BVIAA board

Anegada airport certified for night flights after simulation exercise

The Captain Auguste George Airport in Anegada has now received the certification via the Overseas Territories Aviation Regulation to accommodate night flights following a simulation exercise last Thursday. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement yesterday at the reopening ceremony for […]

by / on November 24, 2021 at 6:28 AM /
Test flight lands in VG to mark reopening of Taddy Bay Airport

Test flight lands in VG to mark reopening of Taddy Bay Airport

There was a sense of shared excitement among public officials today as the Taddy Bay Airport in Virgin Gorda reopened with a test flight from TradeWind Aviation. Speaking at the reopening ceremony, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr said, as a […]

by / on November 23, 2021 at 3:44 PM /