Amid calls for a referendum or even reconsideration on how government plans to finance the territory’s recovery and development, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has made a firm decision on the matter. The Premier said he will not change his […]
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More promises | Water to be fully restored ‘soon’
Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has said plans are in the pipeline to have water fully restored to all factions of the territory soon. He said most of the territory already has a steady flow of ‘public water’ except for a […]
Stop leaving HoA for other functions, Premier told
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith and other parliamentarians have been publicly rebuked for delaying House of Assembly sittings to attend other functions. Third District Representative Julian Fraser lambasted the culprit parliamentarians while speaking at the latest sitting of the House […]
One Love sharing top spot on Nat’l League points table
PRESS RELEASE: One Love FC has been bumped to the top of the points table and now shares that spot with Sugar Boys FC. One Love climbed to the top after winning their second match of the season during day […]
PHOTOS: African fever at UP’s for Black Panther premiere
The grand reopening of UP’s Cineplex in Road Town was nothing short of spectacular. Friday’s reopening featured the local premiere of Marvel Universe’s latest blockbuster, Black Panther. And with major support from telecommunications giant Flow and other local sponsors, operators […]
Tourist Board promotes BVI across South Florida
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has sailed to South Florida in the United States to participate in four international events. The tourist board first made an appearance at the Miami Yacht Show last month. They then moved on to Food […]
COMMENTARY: Marching for Commonwealth or just following the blind
By Alred Frett, Contributor Only the lazy and misinformed celebrate before the mission is accomplished. Time is running out. We are still in the midst of recovery efforts and this is hardly the time to indulge in national holidays, which […]
Premier holding office hours on VG March 13
PRESS RELEASE: Residents of the Virgin Gorda community are advised that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D Orlando Smith, OBE will hold office hours on Tuesday, March 13 at the Virgin Gorda Administration Complex, Vanterpool Building. Persons […]
45% chance next hurricane season above normal
The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season has a 45 percent chance of being above normal. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said this is compared to a 35 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 20 percent chance of a […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Miss World meets local princess
In this BVI News photo, eight-year-old M’Kyaih Turnbull steals the spotlight with the reigning Miss World, Manushi Chhillar. They were photographed at The Moorings on the island of Tortola during Chhillar’s four-day visit in the territory. The Indian beauty visited […]
