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Facts about the so-called Skelton political party

Facts about the so-called Skelton political party

Heavy speculation has surrounded one of the territory’s newest political organisations which, according to reports, is under the leadership of the Minister of Health in the Smith administration, Ronnie Skelton. While news about the party is few and far between, […]

by / on November 14, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
The fire started late Tuesday night.

VIDEO: Fire consumes bar in Brandywine Bay

A relatively major fire has gutted a bar in Brandywine Bay on Tortola. The blaze reportedly started several minutes before midnight on November 13, BVI News understands. The business establishment has been destroyed. It is not clear how the fire […]

by / on November 14, 2018 at 7:16 AM /
File Photo of a flood in a section of Tortola on November 6, 2017. Contributed photo

BVI put under flash flood watch till 2pm

A flash flood watch has been issued for the British Virgin Islands until 2 pm on Wednesday, November 14. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the watch stating that the BVI can expect a high chance of showers with […]

by / on November 14, 2018 at 6:52 AM /
Junior Minister of Tourism Archibald Christian. File photo

Founding party member Archie Christian leaves NDP

Founding member of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Archibald Christian has resigned from the seemingly embattled political organisation. He tendered his resignation on Tuesday, November 13, following the resignation of two other party members Shaina Smith and NDP Vice-president, Michael […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 9:38 PM /
Minister of Education Myron Walwyn. File photo

They know why they left, party more united for it — Walwyn

Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Myron Walwyn has suggested that persons who have and are resigning from the party are doing so for less genuine reasons than they are letting on. NDP vice-president Michael Turnbull and former political […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 4:24 PM /
Magistrate threatens to jail prosecutor, police for gross misconduct

Magistrate threatens to jail prosecutor, police for gross misconduct

Magistrate Shawn Innocent has threatened to imprison members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) as well as attorneys from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for what can be described as malpractice and a gross […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 10:16 AM /
Migration from NDP continues, party VP resigns

Migration from NDP continues, party VP resigns

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Migration from the National Democratic Party (NDP) is continuing; this time with the resignation of a high-ranking party official, Dr Michael Turnbull. His resignation comes less than a year after being elected as the […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 7:31 AM /
Supervisor of Elections Juliette Penn.

By-Elections? Fifth district told to register, party’s recruit candidates

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Residents of the Fifth Electoral District, seemingly, will not be without a representative for much longer as plans are being put in place for a possible by-election. The Office of the Supervisor of Elections […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 7:27 AM /
Not fake visa mentioned in the story.

BVI collaborating with int’l bodies to tackle fake visas

In light of increased cases of fake visas being used to enter the British Virgin Islands, authorities are taking a collaborative approach to stamp out the issue. Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn said this collaboration will extend beyond local shores. […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 7:25 AM /
Tropical wave weakens, becoming less organised

Tropical wave weakens, becoming less organised

The tropical wave that was feared to become a tropical storm this week has weakened and has been downgraded to a tropical disturbance. Forecasters have reduced the chances of storm formation within the next 48 hours to 30 percent and 40 […]

by / on November 13, 2018 at 6:28 AM /