The BVI Red Cross last week held a graduation ceremony for 17 new caregivers as part of its Home Care Basics Programme. A release from the non-profit explains that the 12-week programme enables graduates to provide home care and support […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
