Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn is accusing the Andrew Fahie-led government of practising nepotism and cronyism since being elected into office earlier this year. Penn made those assertions during a media conference hosted by members of Her Majesty’s Loyal […]
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Gov’t grants Belonger status, certificates of residence to 400 expat applicants
Hundreds of expatriates living in the British Virgin Islands have been granted BVI Belonger status and certificates of residence under the Premier Andrew Fahie administration. This decision was made on October 25 during a Cabinet meeting. In a report on […]
Gov’t to partner with BVIEC to train youths in installation of renewable energy systems
Government will be partnering with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to train several young adults across the territory on the installation of green energy systems. Premier Andrew Fahie said training will be conducted in January 2020. “We do not want […]
Govt waives tender process to issue $190K contract for Admin Complex mould remediation
Government has awarded two contracts totalling almost $200,000 for a Puerto Rican company to provide full mould remediation services to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Building in Road Town. A report on Cabinet’s October 25 meeting said government waived the […]
VG man fined $1,000 for assaulting woman
Virgin Gorda resident Leon Forbes has been fined $1,000 for assaulting a woman. He was fined at the end of his trial on Tuesday when Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo found him guilty of common assault. Forbes faces two months at Her […]
All flags lowered | Premier declares territorial period of mourning until RT O’Neal funeral
The British Virgin Islands will be observing a period of mourning for the passing of the late former Premier, Honorable Ralph T O’Neal OBE, who died on Monday. Making the declaration on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie said: “The territory will […]
Rush to get all derelict vehicles out the territory by December 31
The Ministry of Health is pushing to have the remaining derelict vehicles and materials out of the territory before the end of this year. This is because the lease agreement for the area in Pockwood Pond where the derelict materials […]
Premier promises improvements to BVI’s building legislation
Improvements to the territory’s building legislation are being promised for the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication as he announced the appointment of a new Planning Authority Board recently. His promise of improved building legislation was made […]
A territory mourns | Late Premier described as true statesman, legend
A legend, a true statesman, a strong and principled politician were some of the words used to describe the late former Premier, Honourable Ralph T O’Neal, OBE. The former Premier passed away at about 2 pm at his McNamara residence […]
Shift in inmates behaviours seen with non-punitive disciplinary action — HMP boss
Superintendent of Prison Verne Garde said enforcing non-punitive measures towards rebellious inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) is paying off. Garde’s remarks were made in response to queries by BVI News on how management at the facility dealt with bullying […]
