The fourth annual Gen-Y Factor Singing Competition is scheduled to begin auditions next month, and will see the 2020 winner copping an increased grand prize of $10,000. A media release from the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports in the Ministry of Education and […]
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BVI can save roughly $80M over 5 years if residents, businesses adopt greener practices
Government has said the territory could save approximately $80 million by 2025 if residents and businesses begin to adopt Green and SMART technology and practices. Premier Andrew Fahie said those funds would be saved through major reductions in the territory’s fossil fuel consumption. He said the territory’s estimated fossil fuel consumption stands at 1 million gallons per […]
Police were searching for gun when they allegedly found drugs, court hears
When police accosted West End residents Caroline Hodge-Clarke and D’Janne Varlark in a traffic stop back 2018, they were searching for a firearm. This is according to police Inspector Durville Carty who, at the time, was testifying at the start of the trial for the two women at […]
Controversial Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act now law
The controversial Computer Misuse & Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is now in effect in the British Virgin Islands after being assented by Governor Augustus Jaspert on Wednesday, February 12. Governor Jaspert said strong consideration was given to the legislation’s provisions before deciding […]
New BVI Now app launched | Promises to put BVI above the competition
A new mobile application that allows visitors and residents to find places to stay, dine, shop or relax has been launched in the British Virgin Islands. The app, which is called BVI Now, allows users to access the information without the need of an internet […]
Virtual CXC workshops to be possibly implemented in BVI
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has hinted at implementing virtual workshops for teachers locally, to remedy the absence of regular CXC meetings in the territory. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer at CXC, Dr Wayne Wesley gave that indication while speaking at the St George’s Secondary School in Palestina […]
Police issues arrest warrant for West End resident
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating West End resident, Nyron Erickson. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said in a media release on Wednesday that a warrant has been issued for the 27-year-old’s arrest. The law enforcers […]
State-of-the-art imaging suite now at territory’s main hospital
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital now has a fully-functional Imaging Suite which has been described as the most technologically advanced scanning equipment in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services […]
Entrepreneurial school to be established in the BVI
Government is planning to establish an entrepreneurial school in the British Virgin Islands in the coming weeks. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement at a recent media conference and said the initiative is aimed at developing young business minds. “In […]
New conditions to be added to trade licenses of int’l investors — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said a number of conditions are to be added to the trade licenses of persons who enter the British Virgin Islands and wish to set up new businesses. Premier Fahie made that comment at a recent […]
