By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Anyone who understates the climate change threat is living in ‘wonderland’. Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the September 2017 floods brought the climate change reality to the British Virgin Islands, in a very ‘rude awakening’. This […]
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C&W business shares ways to safeguard BVI businesses
PRESS RELEASE: Cable & Wireless Business (C&W Business) is leading the charge to safeguard business networks in the British Virgin Islands from natural disasters. Business continuity was the focus of their presentation to members of the legal fraternity and finance […]
CTL donates close to $5K in merchandise to BFEC
PRESS RELEASE: CTL Home Center once again assisted the education sector with the recent donation of approximately $5000.00 worth of merchandise to Bregado Flax Educational Center (BFEC) Secondary Division on Virgin Gorda. The donation included but was not limited to […]
Father, son allegedly found with 61 bullets, drugs, and $25K
A 71-year-old man and his son who were allegedly found this month with nearly 800 grams of cannabis and cocaine combined, a firearm magazine, several rounds of ammunition, and more than $25,000 has received bail in the Magistrate’s Court. Charged […]
Myett’s not being sold | Forges partnership with Pusser’s
Myett’s restaurant in Cane Garden Bay is forming a partnership with Pusser’s in Road Town. Part-owner of Myett’s, Val Rhymer, made the announcement in an interview with BVI News, while also dismissing claims that the establishment was being sold. “Myett’s […]
Gov’t hires second attorney to help keep BVI off EU blacklist
Government has hired a second attorney from the United Kingdom to draft legislation intended to keep the BVI off the European Union’s (EU) blacklist of tax haven jurisdictions. Cabinet approved for junior counsel Jack Rivett to assist the previously hired […]
Schools closed due to rainy weather
At least two educational facilities have closed for the day because of rainy weather conditions. The territory’s largest secondary school, Elmore Stoutt High announced its closure Friday morning. Joyce Samuels Primary School in Bell Vue, Tortola is the other facility […]
Cameras capture burglar twice in separate break-ins
A resident of East End who was caught on camera breaking into two business establishments months ago has pleaded guilty. Wilbert Joseph Pickering answered to the burglary charges when he appeared before Magistrate Giselle Jackman-Lumy on Thursday. The court heard […]
Heated argument forces HOA into adjournment
The House of Assembly was forced into adjournment on Thursday after a spirited argument ignited between Works Minister Mark Vanterpool, and Third District Representative, Julian Fraser. The argument was in relation to the Recovery and Development Plan which the Smith […]
Pickering Acting Premier for a week
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr Kedrick Pickering is now Acting Premier. Dr Pickering will act in the post for a week, in the absence of Premier Dr D Orlando Smith who is said to be away on […]
