All cargo entering the British Virgin Islands via airlift will now be subject to new fees starting next month. A number of local cargo shipping companies have already begun notifying their customers of the new change, which they said will […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
