Students who were unsuccessful in graduating from secondary schools this year now have an immediate second chance at earning their diploma. “For those students who failed the exit proficiency exam, there will be summer classes beginning on July 2 and […]
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UPDATE: Charter boat collision caused vessel to sink, passengers unharmed
The vessel bearing the Moorings’ logo which was seen sinking in waters near Baughers Bay on Tortola on Sunday, June 30 is now safely out of the water and transported to a boatyard. This was confirmed by Vice President of […]
Engine malfunction causes major blackout across BVI
The major power outage affecting sections of the territory is as a result of an engine malfunction at the territory’s main power plant on Tortola. This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works & Utilities, Jeremy Hodge, […]
Man, grandmother charged after alleged $15K bribe offer to drop court case
A 59-year-old retired hotel employee and the father of her grandson have been brought before the Magistrate’s Court after allegedly trying to bribe a complainant with a sum in excess of $10,000 to discontinue a court complaint against him. Charged […]
Public invited to weigh in on whether to have organised public transport system
Members of the public are being offered the opportunity to weigh in via an online survey whether they believe an organised public transportation system is needed in the British Virgin Islands. The survey was recently launched and is targeting as […]
It’s official! CAPE removed from local secondary schools, now only at HLSCC
The decision to remove the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) from the secondary schools’ curriculum has been finalised. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said CAPE will now only be pursued at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). “CAPE is […]
Top 10 secondary school students in the territory all from ESHS
The Elmore Stoutt High School ended the 2018/19 school year on a high as it produced all 10 of the territory’s top students this year. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement at their graduation ceremony held at the […]
Budget for all 2019 festivals climbs to $1.3M
The overall budget allocated to all festivals for 2019 has now increased by an estimated $600,000 from the original figure reported back in April. Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley told BVI News the budget now stands at $1.3 million. “We […]
Guilty: Guyanese to spend 9 months in prison for conspiracy to personate
Guyanese national Lolita Callender-Skelton wept uncontrollably in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after she was sentenced to nine months at Her Majesty’s Prison for conspiracy to personate. Following the conclusion of the woman’s three-day trial, Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo said she […]
Wet fete added to emancipation events, Carrot Bay Fest returns to 3 days
At least two significant changes have been made to this year’s staging of the emancipation celebrations — the reintroduction of the three-day Carrot Bay Fest and the addition of a new event to the schedule of events. According to Stuart […]
