Well, known police officer, Glenn ‘Supa Cop’ Callwood has threatened to file a report against a defence attorney who he accused of disrupting proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, November 20. The dispute unfolded when the attorney arrived at […]
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Drag racing to become an official sport in the BVI, gov’t to begin search for designated area
Government is planning to turn drag racing into an official sport in the British Virgin Islands and will begin its search for a designated area where the motorsport can be done freely. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication this week […]
Gov’t plans to provide emergency airlift for visitors ahead of hurricanes
Persons visiting in the British Virgin Islands will soon be able to be airlifted from the territory whenever a hurricane is approaching the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement on Tuesday and said the intention behind the move is […]
BVI’s GDP projected to grow by one to three percent at the end of 2019, 2020 — Premier
The British Virgin Islands is expected to see an increase in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of 2019 and 2020, Premier and Finance Minister Andrew Fahie has said. Effectively, GDP represents the total dollar value of all […]
State funeral for Ralph T O’Neal scheduled for December 11
The state-funded funeral for former Premier, Ralph T O’Neal has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 11. A joint media release the House of Assembly and the Office of the Premier said O’Neal’s body will lie in state at the House […]
Financial Assistance Programme promised for local fisherfolk
With the aim of strengthening the fishing industry, government is planning to develop an assistance programme which will offer grants to local fisherfolk. Speaking in the House of Assembly where he delivered his Budget Address for the 2020 financial year, […]
Increased reports of gastroenteritis, residents urged to employ preventative practices
Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael is urging all persons in the British Virgin Islands to use the various preventative methods to minimise their chances of contracting the gastroenteritis (gastro) virus. This follows increased reports of persons contracting the virus […]
Seven locals honoured during launch of Virgin Islands Communal Association
PRESS RELEASE: Seven extraordinary BVIslanders were honoured at the launch of the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) and Awards Gala Ceremony on Saturday, 16th November 2019 at the Moorings Marina Restaurant under theme Restoring Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage and Pride. The honorees […]
Gov’t swaps land with HLSCC to ‘facilitate establishment of medical marijuana industry’
Following a recent announcement that government will be drafting laws to facilitate “the production and sale of medical marijuana”, Premier Andrew Faie has said steps are already being taken to roll out the local production aspect of the business. He […]
NHI scheme to be restructured! Current system ‘in threat of failure’, says Premier
While delivering his Budget Address for the upcoming 2020 fiscal year, Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has announced that the current National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will be overhauled. “Your government intends to carry out a comprehensive restructuring […]
