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Gov’t rolling out ‘Park and Ride’ initiative in RT to ease traffic congestion during Xmas

The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities will be launching a pilot initiative entitled the ‘Holiday Season Park and Ride’ in Road Town on Monday, December 16. A media release from the Ministry of Transportation said the initiative is aimed […]

by / on December 6, 2019 at 7:19 AM /
Roughly 23 truckers down to participate in BVI’s first-ever Truck Show

Roughly 23 truckers down to participate in BVI’s first-ever Truck Show

Roughly 23 truckers are getting set to showcase their trucks at the first-ever truck show being organised by the BVI Motor Sports Association (BVIMSA). Public Relations Officer for the BVIMSA Janice Braithwaite-Edwards said the objectives of the December 14 event […]

by / on December 6, 2019 at 6:25 AM /
From left: Alicia Green, Shondrea Turnbull and Luce Hodge-Smith.

Mrs BVI stands a good chance at making top 5 in Mrs Globe pageant

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Mrs British Virgin Islands Shondrea Turnbull has a strong chance of placing as a top-five finalist in this year’s Mrs Globe Pageant being in Shenzhen, China. This is because Mrs BVI is currently ranked […]

by / on December 6, 2019 at 6:18 AM /
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Well-known taximan shot during armed home robbery

Well-known taxi operator, Eric Mathias, Sr was shot and injured during an armed robbery in Horse Path, Tortola on Wednesday, December 4. His current condition is not known but police said the incident happened while he was at home. Law […]

by / on December 5, 2019 at 3:02 PM /
Local police officer charged with indecent assault on minor

Local police officer charged with indecent assault on minor

A member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been charged with indecent assault of a minor. Officer Xavier Morgan made his first appearance at the magistrate’s court for the matter on Tuesday, December 3. The circumstances in this […]

by / on December 5, 2019 at 7:41 AM /
Full transportation organised for residents across BVI to attend state funeral of RT O’Neal

Full transportation organised for residents across BVI to attend state funeral of RT O’Neal

Full transportation has been organised to accommodate residents from across the territory who wish to attend the state viewing and state funeral of the late Ralph T O’Neal. For the days allotted to viewing the former Premier’s body — which […]

by / on December 5, 2019 at 7:29 AM /
Third District Representative, Julian Fraser.

Each sister island should have a separate District Representative — Fraser

Opposition Legislator Julian Fraser has said he believes the sister islands of Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda should each have their own District Representative. He made that comment during a special sitting in the House of Assembly which […]

by / on December 5, 2019 at 7:13 AM /
Jamaican granted bail after allegedly wounding man with knife, claims self-defence

Jamaican granted bail after allegedly wounding man with knife, claims self-defence

A Jamaica national was granted $40,000 signed bail in the Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly inflicted serious wounds on another man in Road Town. Charged with wounding is 24-year-old Prince Akeem Bambury. He pleaded not guilty to the offence when […]

by / on December 5, 2019 at 7:07 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie (BVI News photo)

Numerous proposals | BVI could become a financial technology hub

Government is currently locked in talks with an unspecified number of potential investors on financial technology opportunities for the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during a BVI Digital Economy Symposium on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He […]

by / on December 4, 2019 at 3:32 PM /
What remains of the Prospect Reef Resort on Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Premier promises to rebuild Prospect Reef before his current term in office ends

Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has pledged to breathe new life back into the hurricane-ravaged Prospect Reef Resort before he demits office. Fahie said having the state-owned resort back into operation will considerably assist in increasing the territory’s […]

by / on December 4, 2019 at 7:44 AM /