A number of regulations governing the procedures of the House of Assembly were yesterday suspended so legislators could make unscheduled amendments to the Economic Substance Companies and Limited Partnership (Amendment) Act of 2018 — a law only implemented less than a […]
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FDL secures another gov’t contract | $800K consultancy for roads, coastal defence restoration
St Lucia-based company, FDL Consult Incorporated, has been awarded an $876,250 government contract to provide engineering, design, and construction supervision services for the restoration of roads, slopes, and coastal defences in the territory. Cabinet decided to approve FDL on December […]
Trial starts for accused cop trio, Crown witnesses testify
Proceedings have begun in the trial involving the three interdicted police officers who are facing criminal charges in relation to their alleged conspiracy to steal between January 2012 to July 2014. Pamphill Prevost, Simon Power, and Shawn Henry were initially […]
The best woman to sit At-Large
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Considering that only four women comprise the overall 12 known political candidates vying for a Territorial At-Large seat, the females might already be entering the race with a handicap — having only a 33 […]
Farmers, fisherfolk benefit from $300K government assistance
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Ronald Smith-Berkeley said Government has made good on its promise to assist farmers and fisherfolks to bounce back following the 2017 hurricanes. In a recent interview with BVI News, Smith-Berkeley […]
$15K tax exemption, increased salaries promised if Skelton becomes finance minister
Handing control of the territory’s finance portfolio to Ronnie Skelton if the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) is elected as the next government would mean a tax break for low-income individuals and better salaries for select public servants, Skelton has […]
Election promise: $10M will be pumped into Business Bureau to facilitate low-interest loans
Low-interest rate loans are being promised to the local business community under a new National Democratic Party (NDP) administration. NDP Chairman Myron Walwyn said this would be done by pumping millions into government’s National Business Bureau (NBB). He described assisting […]
Still at large, Prince assaulted cop to escape
Police have still not recaptured 19-year-old Khori Prince who escaped custody last Friday. Reports from the Information Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are that Prince was in custody on a burglary charge before his escape. He was […]
MALE branches out, signs partnership agreement with YEP
Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) – a local boys club has expanded its reach in the British Virgin Islands. On Saturday, MALE officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the East End-based Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP), which signalled the start […]
Skelton promises overnight cruise pier system under PVIM gov’t
A tourism system where cruise ships will have the option of docking overnight is being proposed for the British Virgin Islands. This strategy is being proposed by the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), and party leader Ronnie Skelton is promising […]
