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The BVI's international long jumper Chantel Malone and Premier Andrew Fahie smiles while holding a photo of her government-awarded plot of land on Friday, October 11.

Pan Am Games golden jump lands Malone on real estate | Gov’t gifts athlete with land, $30K

Local long jump sensation Chantel Malone was awarded just under an half-acre of land and $30,000 from government for her gold medal performance at that Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Premier Andrew Fahie announced the award at Malone’s recognition […]

by / on October 14, 2019 at 6:58 AM /
Rajir Pickering

Boat propeller injuries swimmer | Boat captain charged for endangering life, gets bail

A 33-year-old boat captain was granted $10,000 signed bail after he allegedly caused his boat to endangered the life of a male passenger earlier this year. Charged with ‘reckless and negligent act’ is Rajir Pickering, a BVI Belonger. He was […]

by / on October 14, 2019 at 6:20 AM /
COMMENTARY: The balkanisation of Britain

COMMENTARY: The balkanisation of Britain

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Brexit has entered an expected phase. The UK is becoming balkanized. The brexit civil war has generated divisions in the United Kingdom that cannot be bridged unless the two sides talk and settle. And it will […]

by / on October 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM /
File photo of Dr Natalio Wheatley and local hurdling sensation, Kyron McMaster. (Photos by Kamal Haynes/BVI News)

Athletes receive warm welcome, high praises from sporting officials at airport

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The British Virgin Islands’ top professional athletes received a warm welcome and high praises from local sporting officials when they arrived at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Thursday, October 10. Chantel Malone, […]

by / on October 11, 2019 at 7:25 AM /
Fined for overstaying for months, Hispanic man racks up several traffic violations

Fined for overstaying for months, Hispanic man racks up several traffic violations

A Hispanic man was fined after he was caught overstaying and racking up several traffic-related charges in the British Virgin Islands. Charged with remaining in the territory without the permission of an Immigration officer, reckless driving, driving an unlicensed vehicle, […]

by / on October 11, 2019 at 7:25 AM /
Dr Heskith Vanterpool of the Bougainvillea Clinic.

Doctors warn of problems linked to cellular use as Bougainvillaea hits medical milestone

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff As the Bougainvillea Clinic celebrates another milestone in healthcare services in the British Virgin Islands, doctors are warning of the health complications associated with inappropriate cellphone use. These complications translate to neurological problems. Owner […]

by / on October 11, 2019 at 7:20 AM /
Lisa Penn-Lettsome (GIS photo)

Lisa Penn-Lettsome is the BVI’s new head of International Business

Attorney-at-law Lisa Penn-Lettsome is the new Executive Director of International Business. Her appointment came into effect on October 1, a government-commissioned media release indicated. This post was previously held by the Director of Planning at the Recovery & Development Agency, […]

by / on October 11, 2019 at 7:02 AM /
DPP Kim Hollis

DPP’s departure opens up opportunities | Legal minds urged to join the department

While noting that her contribution will be missed, Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has said the departure of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Kim Hollis will create an avenue for other legal minds in the territory to rise to […]

by / on October 11, 2019 at 6:50 AM /
Government Minister Vincent Wheatley.

Beach Management Commission to be formed to enforce govt’s proposed beach policy

Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley has said a Beach Management Commission will be will be enacted to enforce the proposed Beach Policy when it is passed. He made the announcement at a recent community meeting in West End where […]

by / on October 10, 2019 at 3:10 PM /
Stock photo

New seaplane venture coming to BVI | Premier says gov’t not an investor

A new seaplane service is slated to operate in the territory and Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the Government of the Virgin Islands will not be an investor in the venture. Premier Fahie said the new venture […]

by / on October 10, 2019 at 6:52 AM /