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Police uncover several guns, drugs, wads of cash at local apartment

Police uncover several guns, drugs, wads of cash at local apartment

Information reaching BVI News is that the police recently executed a raid at a local apartment and recovered several guns, ammunition, drugs and a large amount of cash. Unconfirmed reports are that the occupant of the apartment is a man […]

by / on December 8, 2021 at 7:05 AM /
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie delivering his Budget Address on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. (Photo by Esther Durand/BVI News Photo).

VIP government not about talk and no action

The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has not been ‘all talk and no action’ during its time in office, Premier Andrew Fahie has contended. “I want to say that, just in a closing passing note, that sometimes I get confused […]

by / on December 8, 2021 at 7:00 AM /
Government Minister Vincent Wheatley.

Funders looking for bankable eco-projects — Wheatley

The BVI has much work to do if it is going to be able to create revenue generating projects in a blue carbon economy.  This is according to Natural Resources Minister, Vincent Wheatley, who detailed some of the interactions he […]

by / on December 8, 2021 at 6:33 AM /
Principal advised teacher to wash child’s mouth with detergent, court told

Principal advised teacher to wash child’s mouth with detergent, court told

The Magistrate’s Court has been told that the school teacher who ‘washed out’ an 11-year-old child’s mouth with a noxious substance as a form of discipline was advised to do so by a superior at the school. In a tearful […]

by / on December 7, 2021 at 1:36 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie. (GIS photo)

Gov’t exploring Bermuda’s model for a local coast guard — Premier

The government is considering to adopt ‘Bermuda’s model’ of maritime security which would see the BVI having its very own coast guard. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication at a recent press conference. “That is a future project that we […]

by / on December 7, 2021 at 9:12 AM /
Man sentenced to five months for indecently assault co-worker

Man sentenced to five months for indecently assault co-worker

A Virgin Gorda resident broke down in tears in the Magistrate Court yesterday when he was told he had to serve time in prison for indecent assault. Derran Phillip, a 37-year-old St Lucian who has been living in the BVI […]

by / on December 7, 2021 at 8:30 AM /
A solar farm

Don’t allow outside investors to seize ‘green’ opportunities

With some ‘go green’ legislation and renewable energy initiatives already in place, Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that outsiders should not be able to seize opportunities that are readily available for locals. The Premier, speaking at a press conference recently, […]

by / on December 7, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
Rhapsody of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International cruises has arrived in the territory for a warm lay-up. (Photo by Kamal Haynes/BVI News)

The BVI must guard its name and reputation

Premier Andrew Fahie has argued that the BVI has to guard its name since it trades on its name and has built up a good brand over decades.  Speaking at a press conference recently, the Premier reiterated calls that an […]

by / on December 7, 2021 at 6:29 AM /
Ultra-cold Pfizer vaccine storage unit arrives in the BVI

Ultra-cold Pfizer vaccine storage unit arrives in the BVI

In a major announcement on ZBVI radio a short while ago, Health Minister Carvin Malone said the ultra-cold refrigerator that will store the territory’s supply of Pfizer vaccines has arrived in the territory. The minister said the cold storage unit […]

by / on December 6, 2021 at 6:53 PM /
Man charged in fatal heist has till mid-February to find attorney

Man charged in fatal heist has till mid-February to find attorney

One of the men held in connection to the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering back in April was given until February 16 of next year to obtain legal counsel when he appeared before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer […]

by / on December 6, 2021 at 4:28 PM /