Coming off the heels of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man, residents of the British Virgin Islands are being urged to exercise proper road safety measures. The call came from Transportation Minister Kye Rymer. He […]
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Digicel sponsors food fete
PRESS RELEASE: Digicel is bringing its commitment to supporting the people and the culture of the BVI to life with the news that it’s onboard for this year’s BVI Food Fete. The month-long event showcases the culinary talents of local […]
Concerning | Infectious Hand-foot-and-mouth disease hits over 10 daycares locally
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Roughly one dozen early-childhood centres in the British Virgin Islands have been affected to date by the contagious Hand-foot-and-mouth disease. National Epidemiologist, Harmony Brewley, told BVI News on Thursday that the viral disease — […]
Health Ministry recalls ranitidine medications, drugs said to contain cancer-causing chemical
The Ministry of Health has issued a recall on ranitidine medications in the British Virgin Islands. Randintine — a stomach acid production medication that is sold under the trade name Zantac and other brands — was recalled because of reports […]
Court case thrown out after cop overlaps travel plans with trial dates
The criminal matter against Alina Sprauve was dismissed at the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after the investigating officer in her case was found to have overlapped his travel plans with the trial dates on more than one occasion. Sprauve was […]
Continuity of gov’t plan being created for major post-disaster events
A ‘Continuity of Government Plan’ is expected to be created in the British Virgin Islands to enable central government to continue certain functions in the event the territory is impacted by a major natural disaster. This was revealed in a […]
RVIPF confirms crash fatality | Victim identified as 20-year-old Ryan Adams
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the man involved in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday night, October 23, has succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Ryan Adams of Sea Cow’s […]
Two held with nearly $1M on vessel at WE dock | Duo denies knowledge of money, court hears
Two men from the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands who were allegedly caught with $804,550 worth of undeclared cash in a vessel at West End have denied knowledge of the monies. Twenty-two-year-old Kalik Aaron who is also a BVI Belonger […]
$105K earmarked for bush cutting | 32 contracts to be issued shortly, says Premier
Retirees in the British Virgin Islands will soon find additional employment as Premier Andrew Fahie has announced plans to continue with the government’s bush-cutting programme. Responding to questions in the House of Assembly recently, the Premier said funds have already […]
Plans to rebuild Frenchman’s Cay bridge moves a step further with soil study
Premier Andrew Fahie said his government’s plan to construct a new bridge in the Frenchman’s Cay area has moved a step further. In his latest social media post on Wednesday, the Premier said a team from a company called Jaca […]
