Smoking in public places is illegal, but what provisions are there in the law for those smoking in shared private domiciles where second-hand smoke directly affects a non-consenting party? According to Acting Sergeant of Police Nicholas Tranquille, there is no […]
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Gov’t targets over 300 illegal bikes for licensing | Stiffer motorcycle penalties to come
The Ministry of Transportation is seeking to license 300 or more illegal bikes this month and will also be reviewing the existing penalties for motorcycle-related offences in the territory. Transportation Minister Kye Rymer made those announcements during an online forum […]
RDA targets new magistrate’s court, restoration of water infrastructure in Long Bush, Lower Estate
The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) under the stewardship of Acting CEO Anthony McMaster is moving swiftly ahead with executing approximately $40 million worth of government projects, with two more contracts scheduled to be signed Thursday, June 11. Speaking to […]
Dr Robert Mathavious retiring as head of FSC after almost 20 years
Managing Director and CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert Mathavious will be stepping down from the post at the end of the year. Chairman of the FSC’s board of commissioners, Robin Gaul gave that confirmation in […]
Businessman injured in Fish Bay | Police launch probe
Well-known Guyanese businessman Martin ‘Tony’ Alphonso, of Alphonso Enterprises, has been injured outside his establishment in Fish Bay on the main island of Tortola. Video clips sent to our newsroom moments ago shows the businessman face down on the ground. […]
North Sound Foundation gifts Chromebooks, laptops to VG schools
Students on Virgin Gorda have been gifted with electronic devices from the North Sound Foundation. The donation, which was done earlier today, Wednesday, June 10, included 25 Chromebooks and 10 laptops. Ninth District Representative where Virgin Gorda is located, Vincent […]
Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP
After roughly a year since the commencement of investigations into the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall project, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has handed their findings over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is according […]
How affordable are masks in BVI? Some local stores double the prices
Since the inception of the mandatory rule to wear protective face masks while in public, some local stores are charging what can be described considerably higher prices on these items in comparison to other establishments. In a recent BVI News […]
Two dozen bars, nightclubs breach health protocols after reopening
Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael said health officials had to return to the proverbial drawing board after patrons at 25 bars and nightclubs failed to comply with social distancing guidelines when they reopened last weekend. In an interview with […]
Focus on COVID-19 delayed BVI Airways report from reaching HOA on time — Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert has blamed COVID-19 for the Auditory General’s special report on BVI Airways being laid before the House of Assembly outside the stipulated three-month timeframe. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, Governor Jaspert said the Auditor […]
