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UPDATE: Man’s body found among rocks on VG

UPDATE: Man’s body found among rocks on VG

A body believed to be the man who went missing on Virgin Gorda has been found. His body was found washed up on rocks late Friday afternoon, BVI News understands. Authorities have withheld the man’s name, and details of the […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 5:18 PM /
No swimming at The Baths | Dangerous seas ahead

No swimming at The Baths | Dangerous seas ahead

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has forbidden swimming or mooring at The Baths on Virgin Gorda. The DDM gave the warning ahead of significant hazardous conditions that will start affecting northern local shores. Rough waters are expected start on […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 1:51 PM /
Outside criminals in local gang war, narcotics feud

Outside criminals in local gang war, narcotics feud

There is a gang war happening in the territory and Police Commissioner Micheal Matthews said criminals from other jurisdictions are involved. Police also suspect that the recent shootings are connected to a narcotics ring. “We are dealing with a gang […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 7:08 AM /
Expats don’t have to leave if they get job offers — Premier

Expats don’t have to leave if they get job offers — Premier

Expatriates will not be asked to leave the territory if they have been offered jobs contributing to hurricane relief. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made that statement while answering questions in the House of Assembly on Thursday, March 1. “Those […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 6:48 AM /
New, bigger Willy T coming this month

New, bigger Willy T coming this month

The William Thornton (Willy-T) Floating Bar & Restaurant, which is known for its lure of adventure-seekers, is expected to be back in operation this month. The restaurant which usually operates on the south-west corner of The Bight off Norman Island […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 6:46 AM /
Consumer protection, Freedom of Info arriving this year

Consumer protection, Freedom of Info arriving this year

The long-awaited Freedom of Information and Consumer Protection bills are finally being introduced. Governor Augustus Jaspert said the two bills will be presented during the third session of the third House of Assembly, which got underway yesterday (March 1). A […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 6:45 AM /
Return to BVI by March 31, financial service providers told

Return to BVI by March 31, financial service providers told

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Government wants local financial service providers who temporarily relocated to other jurisdictions after the September 2017 hurricanes to return to the British Virgin Islands by the end of this month. These financial service providers […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 5:11 AM /
New Deputy Governor sworn in

New Deputy Governor sworn in

David Archer, Jr has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor. He was officially sworn in at Government House in Road Town on Thursday, March 1. Archer, who served as Acting Deputy Governor between June 2 and July 31 […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 5:07 AM /
15 youths get post-hurricane jobs through YES

15 youths get post-hurricane jobs through YES

Despite the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the recent decrease in employment opportunities for many residents, the Ministry of Education and Culture is announcing the successful employment of 15 young people through its Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme […]

by / on March 2, 2018 at 4:59 AM /
Explosions heard in Road Town area

Explosions heard in Road Town area

The sound of explosions believed to be gunfire has been heard in the vicinity of Road Town on Tortola. Residents told our news centre they heard multiple explosions around 10 o’clock Thursday night. There have been no reports of injury. […]

by / on March 1, 2018 at 10:44 PM /