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BVI economy in doom | I wish God’s blessings during our ‘sadness’

BVI economy in doom | I wish God’s blessings during our ‘sadness’

While delivering his 2018 Christmas message, Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has a painted grim picture of the BVI’s economy. He pointed to the current state of the territory’s finances and what he suggests would be an unfavourable future. “Just this […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM /
Governor Augustus Jaspert

Let’s share with those who still need help — Governor

While noting that a number of persons are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Irma, even more than a year later, Governor Augustus Jaspert is calling on residents to assist those who may need it. “For those of us who […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 9:45 AM /
Premier Orlando Smith

Premier’s Christmas message

Below is Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s full address for the 2018 Christmas season Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, joyous greetings to each of you during this holiday season. The holidays as we know it, are a time of […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 8:27 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie (BVI News photo)

Christmas message from Andrew Fahie

In 2017 the Virgin Islands experienced two of the worse natural disasters through two category five hurricanes Irma and Maria. In 2018 we continue to recover individually and as a Territory.  Although we still have a long way to go, […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 8:11 AM /
Turnbull

Christmas message from Melvin Turnbull

I am Melvin Mitch Turnbull, Representative for the Second Electoral District and I’m honoured to extend Season’s Greetings to you on behalf of my family and the Second District Community. As the year is quickly coming to an end, I […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
Dr Kedrick Pickering’s Christmas message

Dr Kedrick Pickering’s Christmas message

Greetings, I am Dr Kedrick Pickering, Representative for the Seventh Electoral District and Minister responsible for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour of the Government of the Virgin Islands. On behalf of the Ministry, I take this opportunity to […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 7:48 AM /
Marlon Penn

Christmas message: Marlon Penn

Season’s Greetings Virgin Islanders, this is your Minister for Health and Social Development and 8th District Representative Marlon Penn. The time has come where we reflect on the past year; celebrate our achievements and review our challenges to make better […]

by / on December 25, 2018 at 7:16 AM /
Two major resorts to reopen next winter, says Premier

Two major resorts to reopen next winter, says Premier

Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda is one of at least two major resorts in the British Virgin Islands slated to reopen next winter. That is according to Premier Dr D Orlando Smith who said his government has been […]

by / on December 24, 2018 at 8:12 AM /
Fraser

BVI doesn’t stand a chance after Britain leaves EU — Fraser

A concern has been raised as to how the British Virgin Islands will fair when negotiating with the European Union (EU) once Britain breaks away from the EU through a process called Brexit. “It’s to our disadvantage to be representing […]

by / on December 24, 2018 at 8:01 AM /
‘Urgent need’ causes Cabinet to waive tender process to buy voting machines

‘Urgent need’ causes Cabinet to waive tender process to buy voting machines

Given what is being described as an “urgent need”, Cabinet has waived the tender process for the purchase of DS 200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator machines — voting equipment that will be used in the 2019 General Elections. The tendering […]

by / on December 24, 2018 at 6:32 AM /