With a new law to govern the local prison now before the House of Assembly, some legislators have used to opportunity to raise the issue of whether the prison portfolio should remain under the Ministry of Education. One such legislator […]
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Donovan, Skelton fined $19K for marijuana
Carrot Bay resident, Marley Donovan and Cassini Skelton of West End were fined a combined total of $19,000 on Wednesday, after being caught with more than 100 grams of cannabis. Magistrate Shawn Innocent imposed the fine on the duo who […]
New report coming on benefits of doing business in Africa
A new study that will give the BVI a clearer indication of the pros and cons associated with doing business in Africa is being conducted. “[The] independent report is expected shortly [and] will further highlight how International Financial Centres support foreign investment […]
I did not say I care more for expats than locals
After remaining silent for several months about claims that he is more concerned about the interests of expats than he is for locals, NDP Chairman Myron Walwyn has now decided to respond. Walwyn categorically stated this week that those claims […]
Prison Bill: Security dogs for HMP; inmates may be asked for semen
Guard dogs may be introduced at Her Majesty’s Prison to enhance security and overall operations at the Balsam Ghut-based penitentiary. Provisions to introduce dogs are written in the Prison Act 2018 Bill which is now being debated in the House […]
Venezuelan ‘money mules’ part of larger enterprise, fined $92K
While issuing a combined fine of $92,000 on the Venezuelan couple held with nearly $80,000 at the BVI’s main airport, Magistrate Shawn Innocent said he suspects the offenders are money mules who are part of a larger criminal enterprise. In handing […]
DPP’s office put on blast, sloppiness affecting judicial system
Magistrate Shawn Innocent has called on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to put their proverbial house in order, noting that the office’s recurring sloppy show of carrying out its duties is a ‘scant’ disrespect for the […]
West End port to reopen by mid-November, Vanterpool claims
A mid-November reopening date is being projected for the West End port facility which has been closed for more than a year now. Works Minister Mark Vanterpool made this promise – the latest among a number of others – during […]
BVI receives spotlight at TEDx Wilmington
PRESS RELEASE: The TEDx Wilmington audience was graced with a British Virgin Islands experience in Wilmington, Delaware on September 28. The BVI Tourist Board promoted the territory through an interactive display booth, entitled ‘Sun, Sand and Sea’. Previous guests of […]
Nagico makes donation to school on VG
PRESS RELEASE: This week is being observed as Teachers Appreciation Week and Nagico Insurances BVI showed its gratitude and love for teachers of Ciboney Centre for Excellence on Virgin Gorda with a timely donation of office furniture and equipment. The […]
