Premier Andrew Fahie has pledged to use next year to commence the reconstruction of two sister island schools that were ravaged by the September 2017 hurricanes. During his recent budget presentation in the House of Assembly, Fahie said: “We will […]
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BVIAA to VI Airlink: We have to ease burden on the treasury
By Esther Durand, BVI News While stating that it sympathizes with VI Airlink and is open to having talks with the local airline, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has said its main priority is to implement strategies that help the […]
Historic! Brathwaite the first BVI queen to ever make top-40 in Miss World pageant
Miss World British Virgin Islands Rikkiya Brathwaite created history by becoming the first person from the territory to ever secure a position in the top 40 of the Miss World Pageant in London, United Kingdom. More than 100 women are […]
Humane Society amasses $71K in donations for new shelter after one month
In roughly one month after their public appeal for donations to fund their new shelter, the Humane Society has amassed more $71,000 in donations. This was revealed by the charitable organisation via their website on Wednesday. “We have to date […]
‘My duty to BVI transcends any office’ | Flax-Charles embraces change in portfolios
Newly-appointed Junior Minister of Trade & Economic Development Shereen Flax-Charles is embracing the recent decision made by Premier Andrew Fahie to swap ministerial portfolios with Junior Tourism Minister Sharie de Castro. In a public statement on Wednesday, November 27, the […]
SOL’s hurricane-hit Wickhams Cay service station to reopen shortly
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff After months of renovations, SOL’s Wickhams Cay service station will once again open its doors to serve the public. General Manager at SOL BVI Rufino Lin told BVI News on Wednesday that the structure […]
BVI eyes hosting OECS’ senior athletic championship next year
General Secretary for the BVI Athletic Association (BVIAA) Stephanie Russ-Penn has hinted at the possibility of the BVI hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Senior Championships next year. Speaking at the association’s general assembly meeting on Monday, November […]
Online condolence book being created to honour late legislator RT O’Neal
Plans are well underway to create an online condolence book for the late Honorable former Premier, Ralph T O’Neal. A media release from the Office of the Premier said the book will be a tribute to O’Neal’s ‘life, legacy and […]
BVI Athletic Association plans to field big team for 2020 CARIFTA Games
The BVI Athletic Association (BVIAA) is aiming to field a large squad to the 2020 Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games in Bermuda, as one of the association’s many goals for next year. This was revealed by President Steve Augustine […]
DeCastro attends UK seminar as Trade Minister the same day she’s reassigned to Tourism role
Despite being reassigned as the new Junior Minister for Tourism on Monday, November 25, government legislator Sharie deCastro is currently representing the territory as the Junior Minister of Trade & Economic Development at a UK seminar that commenced on the […]
