The trial for the $30.9 million cocaine bust which occurred on Virgin Gorda on October 27 last year has been delayed at the Magistrate’s Court because the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) was not ready. The three-day […]
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BVI establishes coronavirus reponse team | Results confirm no cases of COVID-19 locally
The British Virgin Islands has now received official confirmation that there are no cases of the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the territory. According to a statement from Health Minister Carvin Malone on Wednesday, March 4, a total of three […]
Josiah’s Bay woman found guilty for using vehicle to break man’s ankle
A nine-member jury returned with a unanimous guilty verdict for a Josiah’s Bay woman who was on trial for using a vehicle to strike a man, causing him to break an ankle two years ago. Isabella Merton now stands convicted […]
Agricultural science to be reintroduced at HLSCC — Wheatley
Minister for Education & Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley has said government will be putting measures in place to have the curriculum of Agricultural Science reintroduced at the tertiary level. Dr Wheatley made the announcement at a recent session in the […]
New TRC heads advised to hire attorney to address internet issues, if necessary
Premier Andrew Fahie has advised the new heads of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board to hire an attorney, if needed, to solve the current internet issues affecting the territory. Premier Fahie made the comments while passing the motion to […]
$65K contract signed for phase one of repairs to Old Gov’t House Museum
Governor Augustus Jaspert has signed a contract valued more than $65,000 with a local construction company to begin phase one of repairs to the Old Government House Museum. A media release from the Office of the Governor dated March 4 […]
First phase of BVI’s new border management system to be installed in weeks
The first phase of the territory’s modern Border Management System is expected to be installed in the coming weeks, Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley has said. Wheatley, who was delivering remarks during a February 25 sitting of the House of Assembly […]
Nat’l Emergency Operations Centre being activated amid increased coronavirus reports regionally
Following an increase in reported cases the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in parts of the region, government has announced plans to activate the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Carvin […]
Gov’t acquires new asphalt plant
Residents of the British Virgin Islands can expect quicker road repairs now that the Andrew Fahie-led government has acquired a new asphalt production plant. Minister of Transportation & Works Kye Rymer made the announcement in the House of Assembly late […]
Inter-Primary Schools Championship kicks off today
The preliminary round of the 2020 Digicel Inter-Primary Schools Championship is set to commence at the AO Shirley Recreational Grounds today, March 4, with a number of new additions to the junior-level sporting event. Speaking at a recent media conference, […]
