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The Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town

Monitored sessions, exclusive remote lighting systems coming for major recreational facilities

Monitored sessions and remotely-operated lighting systems will be introduced at the major recreational facilities in the BVI. This is according to the Director of BVI Recreational Trust Stephen Payne who said facility managers will be present at specified times to […]

by / on May 27, 2019 at 6:22 AM /
Members of the RDA and Autland during the contract signing last Friday.

Local company awarded $34K contract for debris clearance at ESHS

The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) has awarded a local company a contract valued more than $30,000 for debris clearance at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) campus in Road Town. Autland Heavy Equipment Co Ltd signed the $34,097.50 contract […]

by / on May 27, 2019 at 6:13 AM /
UPDATE: Woman in Sunday night’s shooting dies

UPDATE: Woman in Sunday night’s shooting dies

The woman who was injured in Sunday night’s shooting has died. Police have confirmed the shooting. However, the Information Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they were not yet able to detail the circumstances of the incident […]

by / on May 26, 2019 at 11:29 PM /
Scene from a match in this year's Ralph T O'Neal Cricket Tournament.

Records tumble at latest fixture of the 2019 T20 cricket tournament

A record-breaking knock of 159 not-out by Austin McDowall saw Road Town Wholesale (RTW) cruising to a comprehensive 119-run victory over Police in the latest fixture of the 2019 BVICA-NAGICO T20 Tournament in honour of Ralph O’Neal. When sent into […]

by / on May 25, 2019 at 1:20 PM /
British PM Theresa May quits: UK set for new leader by end of July

British PM Theresa May quits: UK set for new leader by end of July

BBC: Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. In an emotional statement, she said she had done her best to deliver Brexit […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 4:19 PM /
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Harvest sargassum seaweed for its benefits, residents told

Residents are being encouraged to harvest and recycle the sargassum seaweed that has been plaguing the territory for years. Marine biologist at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour Mervin Hastings said the seaweed has many environmental benefits including the […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 1:35 PM /
Premier Fahie

Premier postpones regularization indefinitely, applicants told to await instructions

Premier Andrew Fahie has postponed the government’s programme to regularize select expatriates, effective immediately. The Premier made the announcement moments after a meeting with the Virgin Gorda community on the matter on Thursday night. “In respect to the people of […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 7:37 AM /
Chief Planner Greg Adams

Number of food vans in RT a concern | Plans for outdoor food courts on the horizon

Plans to develop concentrated areas where mobile fast food restaurants can operate are on the horizon for Road Town Chief Planner in the Town & Country Planning Department Greg Adams said this is being done because of the number of […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 7:27 AM /
Governor Augustus Jaspert

BVI promised to retain a number of EU benefits despite Brexit, says Governor

The UK government is said to be taking considerable steps to mitigate against possible adverse impacts Britain’s exit from the European Union — a process known as Brexit — will have on the BVI. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave this assurance […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 7:19 AM /
Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI

Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI

The Yello pages of the BVI’s telephone directory is returning to the territory for the first time in more than two years. General Manager of Yello (Barbados) Ltd Carlyle Roberts made the announcement at a business engagement meeting at Flow’s […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 6:32 AM /