The BVI Ports Authority’s decision to introduce a new ferry operator in the market has angered the existing ferry operators who transport passengers between the BVI and the US Virgin Islands. The three ferry companies — Native Son, Road Town […]
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Gov’t expected to detail how the BVI will assist St Vincent
The BVI government is expected to release an official statement today, informing residents of the kind of assistance it can offer St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano continues to affect that nation. […]
13M women lost jobs in Latin America, Carib’n due to COVID
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that some 13 million women in Latin America and the Caribbean lost their jobs in 2020 due to the onset of the COVID-9 pandemic. The ILO said this represents an increase of the […]
Customs seize container of big bikes imported in the BVI
Her Majesty’s Customs has seized a container of illegal motorbikes that were imported into the territory recently. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Tashima Martin said the bikes had engine capacities that were more than 125 cubic centimetres (CC). Currently, motorcycles with […]
LIAT suspends services due to volcanic activity
Regional airline, LIAT has suspended all flights in the southern part of its network as of Friday, April 9. LIAT suspended those flights because of the ongoing eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines. “The […]
Virgin Gorda holds vigil for Petr Kellner
Scores of persons tread through the streets of Virgin Gorda on Sunday in honour of the recently deceased Czech billionaire, Petr Kellner. Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash on March 27. His sudden passing brought shock and sadness across […]
One in custody after major drug incident in West End!
At least one person is in custody following a major drug incident at Fort Recovery on the western end of Tortola on Sunday. The BVI’s joint task force with the assistance of the US Coast Guard reportedly seized about 11 […]
BVI observes period of national mourning for Prince Philip
The British Virgin Islands is currently observing a period of national mourning in honour His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip, who was Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, died at Windsor Castle last Friday at 99 years old. A day […]
BVI will fully reopen in June, says Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that the BVI will fully reopen to visitors in June 2021. Government had previously said they would fully reopen when the majority of residents had been vaccinated. But having a few thousand doses of soon-to-be-expired […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Volcanic lightning over SVG
At 8 pm last night (Friday, April 9, 2021), the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre released this image showing volcanic lightning in a plume of smoke during the eruption of La Soufriere Volcano from Rillan Hill in […]
