Former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering has suggested that November 24 — the anniversary of the Great March of 1949 — should be declared an official holiday in the BVI. Yesterday, November 24, marked the 71st anniversary of the 1949 protest. […]
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Having reps in British parliament could help the BVI
The UK politicians proposing legislation that would give Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies representation in the British Parliament should not be dismissed. That’s the position put forward by former legislator, Dr Kedrick Pickering who said those who proposed the legislation […]
Red Cross giving food vouchers to the vulnerable this Christmas
Despite their financial woes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Virgin Islands Red Cross will be awarding food vouchers to more than 50 vulnerable households during the upcoming Christmas season. This is according to the BVI Red Cross Director […]
UK pre-orders 350 million vaccines for Oxford University! BVI to benefit
A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca in the UK has been found to be 70.4% effective in preventing the virus, final trial results show. It should also be noted that tests by Oxford University also show that […]
Night of Museum, School’s Family Feud added to Xmas at TPP event
This year’s Christmas in the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park will see several activities taking place and will include the introduction of ‘Night of the Museum’ and a school Family Feud event designed to benefit charitable organisations and primary […]
RiteWay to reopen Harbour Market Store in Soper’s Hole next month
Press Release Brought back to its former glory, the RiteWay store ‘Harbour Market’ will be reopening in December 2020. The store has undergone a complete transformation having been severely damaged during Hurricane Irma. The iconic building, pictured above, is currently […]
Final-year law student imprisoned for 2015 white-collar offences
Final-year law student Shekima Lettsome-Joseph has been fined and given a 12-month prison sentence, for theft and operating a business without a trade license. Lettsome-Joseph was handed her sentence when she appeared virtually before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo on Monday, November […]
Gov’t can’t hire more people right now so start your own businesses
Amid a hiring freeze in the public service and widespread jobs-losses because of COVID-19, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged recent graduates of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies to start their own businesses with the skills they […]
VG man gets split five-year sentences for 2 guns
Virgin Gorda resident David Straker was handed a split five-year prison sentence for two gun-related convictions — one of which included a prohibited firearm. Straker appeared before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo on Monday for sentencing after being found guilty of keeping […]
It’s ready! Residents, visitors can now book trips via BVI Gateway
The government has launched BVI Gateway — the online portal which all residents and non-residents must use to register before travelling to the BVI amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The portal was launched yesterday, November 23 — some two weeks after […]
