Police have secured, and are now combing through available CCTV footage, which they are hoping will lead them to the perpetrators who burglarised Mi Amor Jewellers on Main Street, Tortola on December 29. Law enforcers have also recorded statements as […]
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Fireworks colour Trellis Bay Market for New Year’s
New Year’s celebrations happened at all corners of the BVI yesterday, January 1, 2019, but the magical moments happened at Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill. The event had something unique for residents and visitors who rang in the new […]
JVD, Cane Garden Bay come alive for Old Year’s Night
Residents and visitors in the British Virgin Islands populated various establishments in the territory to ring in the 2019 new year. The tourist hotspot of Cane Garden Bay on Tortola came alive hours before the clock struck 12 with scores […]
2019 New Year’s message from Premier
Below is Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s New Year’s address for 2019. Happy New Year! In bidding farewell to 2018 and welcoming 2019, I am filled with much emotion as I address you, my fellow Virgin Islanders, residents and friends, […]
Ports Authority closing half-day on New Year’s Eve
Please be advised that the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority will close on Monday, December 31, 2018, at 1:30 pm. Please be guided accordingly.
VISTS students record strong 77% passes in regional vocational exams
Students at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) recorded an impressive 77 percent pass rate in the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) exams this year. The CVQs — which are administered by the Caribbean Examination Council, more commonly known […]
Anegada the new tourism oasis | Industry ‘thriving’ on sister island
The sister island of Anegada is being reported as reaping big rewards since the local tourism industry’s promising comeback from hurricane devastation. “Anegada has rebounded so well. In fact, they have a thriving tourism industry over there,” Junior Tourism Minister […]
Vanterpool proposing to name cruise pier after former Chief Minister
Minister responsible for ports, Mark Vanterpool, is proposing that the multimillion-dollar Tortola Cruise Pier be named in honour of former Chief Minister, Cyril B Romney. Vanterpool made the proposition on Friday while describing the late legislator as “the father of […]
FAHIE: Let’s hold off on using voting machines, voters don’t trust them
Former Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie is requesting for Premier Dr D Orlando Smith not to use the new voting technology (the DS 200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator machines) that are to be used in the 2019 General Elections. Fahie claims […]
Watch out for dangerous seas, BVI under High Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the British Virgin Islands. The territory will remain under this warning until Tuesday, January 1, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said. The advisory was effected because of what has been […]
