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Provided photo of the newly-renovated section of the Virgin Gorda-based airport.

No garage | Excessive exposure to weather caused new airport firetruck to malfunction

The absence of a proper garage facility for the firetruck based at the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is said to have contributed to the vehicle experiencing what the BVI Airport Authority (BVIAA) has described as ‘operation issues’. Premier […]

by / on August 15, 2019 at 12:38 PM /
Foxy's School of Music on Jost Van Dyke.

Foxy’s School of Music re-opens | There’s $$ in music, JVD youngsters told

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Vincent Wheatley wants youngsters on Jost Van Dyke to take advantage of the benefits of the sister island’s music programme. “The benefits of music for the developed mind […]

by / on August 15, 2019 at 10:04 AM /
BVI Cable accuses BVIEC of discrimination, forced to suspend redeployment of network

BVI Cable accuses BVIEC of discrimination, forced to suspend redeployment of network

An ongoing dispute between BVI Cable TV and the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has resulted in the cable company — which has not been operational since the September 2017 hurricanes — having to suspend its network’s redeployment. BVI Cable said […]

by / on August 15, 2019 at 7:54 AM /
File photo of the HLSCC campus in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.

Gov’t, HLSCC sets sight on becoming centre of marine studies in the Caribbean

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has said it is working to become the centre stone for maritime studies in the entire region. Speaking at the recent launch of the Back To The Sea Marine Programme this week, Premier […]

by / on August 15, 2019 at 7:34 AM /
Labour & Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley

Some 800 students to benefit from back-to-school packages, treat in VG

Parents of some 800 primary and secondary school-aged students in the Ninth District are set to benefit from a back-to-school treat this coming Sunday. Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley told BVI News that his Back-to-School Fiesta will take place at […]

by / on August 15, 2019 at 7:18 AM /
More to marine industry than just deckhand, boat captain roles — Premier

More to marine industry than just deckhand, boat captain roles — Premier

In a bid to generate greater interest in the marine industry, Premier Andrew Fahie has assured locals that there are more jobs in the marine industry besides the perceived deckhand and boat captain roles. Speaking at the launch of the […]

by / on August 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM /
Scene from Friday's Carrot Bay Culture Fiesta. (Photos by Kamal Haynes/BVI News)

Married vs single men tug-of-war a crowd favourite at Carrot Bay Fiesta

A clear crowd favourite, the ‘married men versus single men’ tug-of-war competition was one of the main highlights of Friday’s leg of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta. Anchored by Health Minister Carvin Malone, the married men emerged as victors over […]

by / on August 14, 2019 at 1:22 PM /
Survey reveals concern that proposed bus system will affect taximen, Ministry allays fear

Survey reveals concern that proposed bus system will affect taximen, Ministry allays fear

While most of the 1,350 residents who have completed the public transportation survey are in support of the service, concerns are being raised about the potential revenue loss to existing taxi operators. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works […]

by / on August 14, 2019 at 8:20 AM /
Workers on Asphalting paver machine during Road street repairing works

Gov’t seeking to purchase new ‘environmentally-friendly’ asphalt plant

The Andrew Fahie-led administration is seeking to purchase a new asphalt plant. Speaking with BVI News on Tuesday, Works Minister and Deputy Premier Kye Rymer said the process has already started. “We know that it is something that is necessary […]

by / on August 14, 2019 at 7:56 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie in the House of Assembly on Thursday, April 25.

Bodyguards no joke: Premier accuses Opposition of mocking threat against his life

Premier Andrew Fahie has lashed out at some members of the parliamentary opposition who he has accused of constantly mocking his decision to hire personal security. The Premier was at the time responding to questions about the legal fees of […]

by / on August 14, 2019 at 7:43 AM /