Following its $95,000 repair and upgrade, the Long Trench Community Centre is now ready to be reused as a shelter in the event of another emergency. The centre, which still houses two families displaced after the 2017 hurricanes, is also […]
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UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Monday night’s shooting
One male suspect has been taken into custody in connection to Monday night’s shooting in Old Plantation on the eastern end of Tortola. Police did not disclose the identity of the suspect or that of his reported victim who is […]
Gov’t gives Skelton Cline $98K consultancy contract
A staunch supporter of the Andrew Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party administration Claude Skelton-Cline has inked a consultancy contract with the government for close to $100,000. The six-month contract was awarded to his company – Grace Consultants – to the tune […]
Recycling trucks being purchased as part of agreement between Green VI, gov’t
Green VI is purchasing two recycling trucks while government is making “supplementary funds” available to improve waste management operations in the territory. The purchase of these trucks — which will service the islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda — is […]
Territory’s first cardiac lab produces 100% success in cases so far
The lone Cardiac catheterization laboratory in the territory has so far produced a 100 percent success rate. This was revealed at a media conference held at the Bougainvillea Clinic in Road Town on Monday when doctors Heskith Vanterpool and Mahendra […]
Man fined for driving vehicle stolen by escaped prisoner
A Purcell Estate man was fined more than $3,000 after he was seen driving a stolen Mazda belonging to International Motors after the September 2017 hurricanes. Charged with handling stolen goods, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving a vehicle without a […]
Premier better positioned to ‘enhance’ local tourism
Premier and minister responsible for tourism Andrew Fahie said he is now in a better position to “enhance” the territory’s tourism product. This improved position was attained during his visit to Miami for the 2019 Seatrade Global trade show between […]
Customs promises increased marine patrols to crack on trafficking
Her Majesty’s Customs is promising increased marine patrols targeted at cracking down on illicit trafficking in the territory. This promise was made following the reintroduction of the vessel M/V Predator to the Customs fleet after undergoing repairs. ‘Predator’ received substantial […]
Gas station, marina, increased business spaces to be developed in Fish Bay
A marina, gas station, and more rental spaces are to be created in Fish Bay, Tortola for business development. CEO of the Skelton Group of companies Ronnie Skelton — a former legislator — told BVI News on Friday that plans […]
22yo gets suspended sentence, fine for burglary incident
A 22-year-old man has been slapped with a $1,000 fine for criminally damaging a glass door during a burglary last year. Juwan Potter has until May 13 to pay the fine. If he fails to do so, he will spend […]
