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Chelsea Mutyaba

African reportedly caught at airport with $23K concealed in shoe and pants

An African man was slapped with two charges after he allegedly attempted to smuggle $23,241 through the TB Lettsome International Airport by stashing the cash in his luggage and shoe. Charged with failing to declare monies and smuggling is 35-year-old […]

by / on March 11, 2020 at 6:52 AM /
Alexis Perez

Puerto Rican allegedly held with $39K at airport

A Puerto Rican man was allegedly caught attempting to leave the territory via the TB Lettsome International Airport on March 6 with $39,800. Charged with failing to declare monies to Customs is 45-year-old businessman Alexis Perez. He did not enter […]

by / on March 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM /
File photo Senior ESHS students outside the school's Pasea Estate campus.

Reaching Out Foundation launches fundraiser series to support local schools

Local non-profit organisation, the Reaching Out Foundation, has launched a district stop-and-pledge fundraiser initiative which is geared towards benefitting schools across the British Virgin Islands. According to a media release from the foundation, the initiative will take place across each […]

by / on March 11, 2020 at 5:01 AM /
Jamaica confirms first imported case of the Coronavirus

Jamaica confirms first imported case of the Coronavirus

The Caribbean country of Jamaica has confirmed its first imported case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the island. Jamaican Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made that public announcement on Tuesday, March 10. Dr Tufton said the patient is a […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 4:45 PM /
The AO Shirley grounds before the 2017 hurricanes.

Restoration project at recreational grounds halted to facilitate bigger plans

The Ministry of Education & Sports has announced new plans for the pavilion at the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds, which was scheduled to undergo a number of repairs.  The restoration project which is managed by the ministry and overseen by […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 12:19 PM /
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

First-ever student Junior Minister of Education to be introduced in BVI

The Ministry of Education is planning to introduce its first-ever student Junior Minister of Education in the British Virgin Islands. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley told BVI News that the initiative, which is still being finalised, will give a selected […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 7:54 AM /
The Magistrate's Court building in John's Hole Tortola.

Land swap: Plans underway to switch Magistrate’s Court with special needs school

Plans are well underway for a land swap between the Magistrate’s Court in John’s Hole and a local special needs school on Tortola, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. The minister said the decision to swap the lands followed […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 7:39 AM /
File photo

Ministry implementing Education Advisory Board and Special Education Committee

A reformed education system which is to include the activation of advisory boards and special committees is being introduced to the British Virgin Islands. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that indication while speaking at the opening ceremony of Education […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 7:23 AM /
Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James (left) and Police Commissioner Michael Matthews. (Photo provided)

Police Week continues with career expo this month

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVPF) has kicked off its annual Police Week celebrations that comprises a year-long series of activities for 2020. This year’s celebrations commenced with a church service last month and will be moving into a […]

by / on March 10, 2020 at 5:17 AM /
Online image of a coral showing signs of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.

Deadly coral disease nearing the BVI waters

The Association of Reef Keepers will be hosting an awareness initiative on Saturday, March 7, on the growing issue of the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) which is nearing the British Virgin Islands. According to the International Coral Reef […]

by / on March 7, 2020 at 9:45 AM /