Local authorities are exploring the possibility of attracting an additional variety of cruise lines to the British Virgin Islands. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Anthony McMaster, told BVI News on Friday that the BVI is currently […]
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Underground gambling booming: PVIM proposes gaming zone to boost visitor nightlife
Following up on a recent proposal to have cruise ships dock overnight in the British Virgin Islands, Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Ronnie Skelton is now proposing to employ ‘gaming’ as a means of improving the nightlife […]
NDP only interested in a leaders’ debate, party indicates
If political debates should pop up in other electoral districts, National Democratic Party (NDP) candidates might no longer be participating. In a statement to BVI News on Monday, the NDP Press Office suggested that the party’s position is now that […]
Include young locals in policymaking process for youth — de Castro
While officials inclusive of some political candidates typically decide on strategies they believe are in the best interest of young locals, Virgin Islands Party (VIP) At-Large Sharie de Castro is proposing a different approach to tapping into the potential of […]
COMMENTARY: Sister’s keeper
By Shaina Smith, Contributor When you think about the increase in the cost of living in the Virgin Islands over the past 10 to 15 years for basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation, there is reason for […]
Discussions on local sports development come to forefront on Thursday
Representatives from the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement as well as the Virgin Islands Party and the National Democratic Party will be featured on public radio this Thursday for what is being said to be a two-hour special on the local […]
Accused cop seen leaving police station with evidence bag, court hears
Pamphill Prevost — one of the three interdicted police officers currently on trial in relation to allegations of conspiracy to steal — was seen leaving the precinct of the Road Town Police Station with an evidence bag, the High Court […]
NDP launches app ahead of elections
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has upped the ante on the campaign trail with the launch of an app ahead of the February 25 general elections. The app gives insight on the 11-member team (individually and as a group) and […]
We don’t need to pay others to market BVI, use local scholarship recipients — Scatliffe
Tourism stakeholder and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) candidate for District Four, Karl Scatliffe, believes there is a more effective way of promoting the British Virgin Islands than the strategies currently being used. With a number of local students benefitting […]
Ministry runs out of $$ to complete Anegada road repairs, awaits next budget
As the election seasons heats up, road improvement projects on Anegada are now halfway complete but have reached a standstill because the Ministry of Public Works has run out of funds to continue. Permanent Secretary in the ministry Anthony McMaster told […]
