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Section of Long Bay in Beef Island to be named as ‘protected area’

A section of Long Bay on Beef Island is to become a Protected Area and Marine Park. The National Parks Act of 2006 defines a national/marine park as a legally protected natural area of land or sea containing major natural […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM /
Premier Smith (left) and Walwyn.

Walwyn promises Premier Smith advisor role

National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Myron Walwyn, who is vying to become the next Premier of the Virgin Islands has promised retiring government leader Dr D Orlando Smith the role of an advisor if the NDP is elected into government […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 9:49 AM /
The Willy T

Willy T saga BVI’s newsmaker for 2018 | Tragedy, crime also trend

From Virgin Islands politics and tourism to the sometimes-shocking and even unusual things reported in local courtrooms, 2018 has proven to be an eventful year for the territory. BVI News compiled a list of the top stories that made headlines […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 8:23 AM /
Ryan Lettsome (left) and Azarni Lettsome.

BVI’s got talent | Two locals drafted to play schoolboy football in UK

Two young locals have caught the attention of British soccer officials who have drafted them to play schoolboy football at the national level in England. Twelve-year-olds Azarni Callwood and Ryan Lettsome have now relocated to the UK to study and […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 8:07 AM /
The capital city of Road Town.

OPINION: What to vote for this election, 8 issues that matter

By Kevin Malone, Contributor If the last few months are any indication of what to expect this election season, then buckle up. As a BVIslander living abroad, I feel the endless barrage of dramatic events that have hijacked the recent […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 8:02 AM /
Local singer, Jalena.

Local songbird breathes life into CGB restaurant

It’s only been a few weeks since the restaurant’s reopening and things are not quite what it used to be at Myett’s (now Pusser’s at Myett’s) in Cane Garden Bay. But when Friday evenings roll around, the resident waitress at […]

by / on January 7, 2019 at 7:55 AM /
The NDP's candidates for the 2019 elections

NDP officially presents election candidates

National Democratic Party (NDP) has officially announced its slate of candidates who will contest the 2019 General Elections. The NDP team presented 11 candidates on Saturday. They presented no contenders for the First and Second district seats. The NDP’s campaign-launch […]

by / on January 5, 2019 at 8:29 PM /
Education Minister Myron Walwyn and Elmore Stout High School Principal, Sandy Underhill.

WALWYN: Even ESHS educators can apply for principal, deputy acting in post until

Officials are now gearing up to publicly advertise the position of principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), which became vacant after outgoing principal Sandy Underhill resigned the post; reportedly to contest the 2019 General Elections. When contacted Friday morning, […]

by / on January 4, 2019 at 10:22 AM /
Social Development Minister Marlon Penn hands over the keys of the first home built under the Housing Recovery Assitance Programme to local senior citizen, Decima Smith.

‘I so thankful’ | 83yo first to receive new home under Housing Assistance Programme

Eighty-three-year-old Decima Smith could only express gratitude as she received the keys to her new home — the first to be built under government’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The modest structure is perched in front of what remains of Smith’s […]

by / on January 4, 2019 at 8:54 AM /
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith

Gov’t spends over $20M on consultancies in last 6 years, BVI Airways the single largest spend

The government of the Virgin Islands, inclusive of its statutory bodies, expended more than $20 million on consultancy services alone in the last six years. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr D Orlando Smith, made that disclosure in the House […]

by / on January 4, 2019 at 8:27 AM /