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Premier Fahie

Gov’t to host praise, thanksgiving service on New Year’s Day

Premier Andrew Fahie is urging residents to come together and join in on his government’s New Year’s Praise & Thanksgiving Service scheduled for January 1, 2021. The service which is entitled ‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ is aimed at […]

by / on December 31, 2020 at 6:00 AM /
The La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent is now active.

La Soufriere volcanic activity causes concern among Vincentians in BVI

Residents in the British Virgin Islands with familial ties to St Vincent and the Grenadines have expressed concerns following the latest volcanic activity occurring at the La Soufriere volcano. According to the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 1:53 PM /
(Photo from AlertDiverOnline)

UN says Carib’n coral reefs could die by end of the century

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that if there aren’t drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the Caribbean and other places around the globe could lose coral reefs by the end of the century. Caribbean countries like the […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 11:25 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Our financial services industry lost biggest deal in its history

Governor Augustus Jaspert’s lack of assent to the Cannabis Licensing Bill has caused the BVI to lose what has been described as its largest-ever deal in the history of its financial services industry. Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made that […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 7:30 AM /
After 4 years, USVI men freed of firearm charges in BVI

After 4 years, USVI men freed of firearm charges in BVI

Two natives of the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) who were before the BVI courts in 2017 for charges relating to a firearm, were yesterday acquitted of all charges, BVI News understands. Both men were represented by local attorney Stephen […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 7:08 AM /
Members of the BVI Red Cross while registering families for the Household Assistance Programme recently. Facebook photo

Red Cross screens over 8K locals for prostate cancer; more ahead

For its 65th year of existence in the territory, the BVI Red Cross will be aiming to kick off 2021 with one of its major initiatives – the Men’s Health Fair, which has screened more than 8,000 males in the […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 6:46 AM /
CTL's David Thomas handing over boxes to the FSN. (Contributed photo)

CTL customers give generously

PRESS RELEASE: CTL Home Center Cares (CTL Cares) Give a Box of Love initiative launched in October with the single purpose of being the reason individuals and families feel love this Christmas has donated generously to the Family Support Network […]

by / on December 30, 2020 at 6:35 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Imported COVID cases prove stringent measures were necessary

Amid the newly imported COVID-19 cases since the December 1 reopening of the BVI’s borders, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government was on the right track when it implemented stringent COVID-19 measures to guide the travel industry. The […]

by / on December 29, 2020 at 2:12 PM /
Present airport expansion plan will destroy natural resources, business

Present airport expansion plan will destroy natural resources, business

This story has been updated Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has expressed concern that present plans to expand the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island could wipe out valuable natural resources and businesses in that section of the territory. […]

by / on December 29, 2020 at 8:08 AM /
Workers finalising the Third Lane Project on Waterfront Drive in Road Town.

Third lane in Road Town will ready for use today

The third lane being established on Waterfront Drive is expected to be ready for use today, Tuesday, December 29, so it may fulfil its purpose of alleviating the traffic congestion usually seen in Road Town from the western end of […]

by / on December 29, 2020 at 7:55 AM /