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Governor Augustus Jaspert

BVI not clear yet, outer bands of Dorian could still affect us, residents advised

Governor Augustus Jaspert is advising residents to remain on alert and brace for stormy weather because Tropical Storm Dorian is still expected to affect the BVI even though forecasters said the weather system will pass south of the territory. “It […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 7:24 AM /
The new mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda.

New mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda

A new shopping mall is being constructed on Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda native, Franklin Walters said he pursued the development because he saw an opportunity to provide entrepreneurs with a much-needed commercial space in The Valley on Virgin Gorda. “My […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 6:03 AM /
Director of Human Resources, Michelle Donovan-Stevens

Skills Profile Survey being conducted to determine, harness public officers’ talents

An assessment is being conducted on public officers to determine their individual skills and talents so these abilities can be properly harnessed. Director of the Department of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stevens said the initiative, which is being referred to as […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 5:32 AM /
Disney Fantasy Cruise ship docked at the Tortola Pier on August 28.

Disney Fantasy cancels call to BVI due to Tropical Storm Dorian

Disney Fantasy cruise ship has cancelled its August 27 call to the territory because of Tropical Storm Dorian. Assistant Operations Manager of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Joel Jones made the announcement on Monday, stating that the cruise vessel was […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 1:07 PM /
Lives matter more | HoA postponed due to looming inclement weather

Lives matter more | HoA postponed due to looming inclement weather

The continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the House of Assembly which was scheduled for Monday (today) has been postponed to September 2, due to the looming inclement weather. “We wanted to give members a chance to consult with their […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 12:49 PM /
Local altruist, Allington 'Gumption' Creque

Gumption raises thousands to rebuild elderly man’s home despite having no place of his own

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Despite not having a home of his own since the 2017 hurricanes, Allington ‘Gumption’ Creque has raised more than $40,000 to rebuild the home of an elderly man on Virgin Gorda. Speaking to BVI […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 10:31 AM /
Permanent Secretary in the Deputy governor's Office , Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome.

BVI a well-oiled machine for storm preparations, territory ready if Dorian hits

While there are a few things still left to be put in place, the British Virgin Islands is largely prepared if Tropical Storm Dorian was to alter its course and hit the British Virgin Islands as a hurricane. Dorian currently […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 7:54 AM /
Three dozen vulnerable 9th district families to receive food, uniform vouchers

Three dozen vulnerable 9th district families to receive food, uniform vouchers

Roughly three dozen families in the Ninth District will benefit from food and school-uniform gift vouchers to assist with back-to-school preparations. Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley told BVI News on Sunday that this is to ensure every school-aged child feels […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 7:17 AM /
UPDATE: Dorian still strengthening, not projected to be a direct hit to BVI

UPDATE: Dorian still strengthening, not projected to be a direct hit to BVI

Though Tropical Storm Dorian is forecast to potentially be near hurricane strength by Tuesday or Wednesday, the weather system is not expected to make a direct impact with the British Virgin Islands. In a 5 o’clock weather update on Monday […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 6:01 AM /
Enis Adams Primary’s reconstruction nearing completion

Enis Adams Primary’s reconstruction nearing completion

Works to the Enis Adams Primary School is said to be progressing well and now “nears completion”. “The school is taking shape with every passing day and will be superb once finished,” said project contractor and Managing Director of Newton […]

by / on August 23, 2019 at 4:26 PM /