The Ministry of Works will be undertaking several coastal revetment projects on Tortola to restore the island’s coastal defences. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Works Minister Kye Rymer said the areas which will be restored include Cane Garden […]
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Delores Christopher to be honoured at local culture event
Former Deputy Speaker in the House of Assembly the late Delores Christopher is scheduled to be honoured at the Festival of the Arts event slated for November 2. This was revealed by Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent […]
Mobile desalination plant to be installed as short-term fix to water woes in Third District
A mobile desalination plant is to be installed in Sea Cow’s Bay as a temporary measure to address the longstanding water problems plaguing residents of the Third District. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie in his response to questions […]
Promise delayed, not denied: Prospect Reef workers will be paid ‘in few weeks’ — Premier
Employees of Prospect Reef have been told they must wait a while longer before they are paid their outstanding salaries by the government. The employees have been working without pay for roughly 14 months and were promised months ago that […]
Control panel needed to operate PWP incinerator to be shipped by month-end, says minister
The replacement control panel needed for the incinerator at Pockwood Pond to become operational again is expected to be shipped to the British Virgin Islands by the end of the month. This assurance was given by Minister of Health Carvin […]
Taximan granted $30K bail after allegedly fracturing man’s jaw
A 44-year-old taxi operator has been placed on $30,000 signed bail after he allegedly fractured the jaw of a man at a local bar on June 21 this year. Charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm is Keith Smith of […]
Vanterpool resigns as HLSCC President | Minister dismisses claims of bullying
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed claims that Judith Vanterpool was bullied into resigning from her position as President of the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). When contacted on Tuesday morning, the […]
BOSSs receives third amendment for 2019 to further prevent being blacklisted
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System (BOSSs) Act has received its third amendment for 2019 to further prevent the British Virgin Islands from being blacklisted as a non-compliant tax haven jurisdiction. The bill entitled […]
New VIP gov’t spends over $300K on travel expenses so far, NDP racks up $6.8M
Since taking office, the VIP administration has amassed more than $300,000 in travelling expenses, Premier Andrew Fahie has said. Fahie gave that indication while responding to questions from Opposition legislator Mark Vanterpool in the House of Assembly last week. The […]
Foxy’s Old Year’s Night event to potentially feature on CNN, business operational again
Talks are being had to potentially have Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke featured on international media giant CNN for their upcoming Old Year’s Night party that is held annually. This is according to co-owner Theresa ‘Tessa’ Callwood who […]
