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. […]
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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 […]
Education Minister asked to consider relocating flood-prone JVD Primary
Second District Representative Melvin Turnbull is challenging Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley to consider relocating Jost Van Dyke Primary School to a location that is not flood-prone. Turnbull made the call at the handing over ceremony of the territory’s first-ever […]
Independent experts hired to assist RVIPF in BVI Airways investigation
Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced that experts have been hired to conduct further investigations into the failed $7.2 million agreement between the previous National Democratic Party government and the defunct airline, BVI Airways. These experts have been hired to assist […]
No aid for those behind on social contributions | Penn urges gov’t to still assist ineligible persons
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has challenged the Andrew Fahie-led administration to assist persons who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic, despite their ineligibility. Labour & Social Security Minister Vincent Wheatley had told the House of Assembly on Monday that persons […]
Locals should lose their jobs last if lay-offs are happening — Wheatley
Employers in the British Virgin Islands are being told that if the need arises to lay-off staff to keep their businesses afloat during the COVID-19 crisis, BVIslanders and Belongers should be last to lose their jobs. That advice is coming […]
