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The project site for the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock in Dog Hole.

Work on JVD Ferry Dock to resume in March, project to cost over $250K

Following a few months’ hiatus on the project, works on the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock is expected to resume next month, Premier Andrew Fahie has stated. Speaking at Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the Premier explained that […]

by / on February 27, 2020 at 6:30 AM /
Vincent Wheatley

Territory-wide protected areas expanding — Wheatley

Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley said the number of protected areas in the British Virgin Islands is about to expand. Addressing Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the minister said it is a way to conserve the valuable natural […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 4:06 PM /
Former BVI Airways pilot Bradley Goggin was reportedly one of the shareholders with the airline.

Gov’t names persons who were BVI Airways shareholders! Some are BVI residents

Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed the names of persons who were shareholders in BVI Airways; some of which are residents in the territory. Answering questions posed by Opposition legislator Julian Fraser during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 9:07 AM /
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‘VIP gov’t will never silence media’, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment

Premier Andrew Fahie has denounced allegations which suggests that the recently assented-to Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is geared towards stifling freedom of speech in the territory. The leader of government business made the statement in Tuesday’s […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 8:23 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

Gov’t owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers — Premier

Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has said the Government of the Virgin Islands owes more than $5 million in unpaid vouchers. Premier Fahie gave that indication during the Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly. He said: “The […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 8:01 AM /
Don’t quit your job when starting a business, banker advises

Don’t quit your job when starting a business, banker advises

Persons desirous of becoming business owners have been told that they should not abandon their jobs while starting a business. That advice came from Banco Popular representative, Darren Vanterpool. Delivering an address at the ‘Lunch and Learn on Loans, organized […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 7:58 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier refutes Governor’s claim that gov’t not supporting RDA

Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims that his government has not been in support of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) since taking office in February 2019. Premier Fahie made that assertion in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, weeks […]

by / on February 26, 2020 at 7:13 AM /
BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017

BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that the two aircraft associated with the botched BVI Airways deal under the previous NDP administration have been found and are presently operating in Australia. Premier Fahie made the […]

by / on February 25, 2020 at 3:47 PM /
Overhaul of faulty East End, CGB sewerage systems to begin this year

Overhaul of faulty East End, CGB sewerage systems to begin this year

Minister for Utilities Kye Rymer is promising to commence work on the faulty East End/Long Look and Cane Garden Bay sewerage network this year. The minister said during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly that these two areas will […]

by / on February 25, 2020 at 7:10 AM /
High Surf Advisory in effect till Thursday as BVI experiences ‘shower activity’

High Surf Advisory in effect till Thursday as BVI experiences ‘shower activity’

A high surf advisory is in effect for the British Virgin Islands as the territory continues to experience intermittent rainfall that may continue to affect the territory for the next 48 hours, at least. A weather bulletin from the Department […]

by / on February 25, 2020 at 6:57 AM /