Fueling a fresh debate about whether children should be granted citizenship if they are born locally, minister responsible for youth affairs Myron Walwyn yesterday lamented that even an international organization has raised concern about the treatment being meted out to […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Donors get wall, urged to give more to hospital
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff While thanking persons and entities who have donated to the state-owned Peebles Hospital, Minister of Health Ronnie Skelton is urging persons to continue helping to develop the medical facility. “It is important for […]
Wife explains scooter rider’s ordeal
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Family members of the scooter rider, who was airlifted to the United States after he sustained serious injuries in an accident, said their loved one is recovering well although he is still being […]
Children bake and bless
PRESS RELEASE – Early Actors from Grades 5 and 6 students of St George’s Primary School brought goods and cheer to some seniors in the community on Thursday, 13th April, 2017. In an event named “Bake and Bless”, the students […]
Gov’t to review work permit fee issue amid outrage
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Minister of Labour Dr Kedrick Pickering has promised to review aspects of the new work permit structure, which includes a new fee as well as fee hikes that are scheduled to take effect […]
Lee Road closed on VG from April 21 to 28
Government Information Service (press release) – The public is notified that a road closure is scheduled for Lee Road, Virgin Gorda, from the fire station to the community college on Friday, April 21 until Friday, May 5. The exit road […]
Gen-Y Factor semi-finals re-scheduled to May 6
Government Information Service (press release) – The public is notified that the semi-finals for the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Gen-Y Factor Talent Showcase and Competition: District Battle Edition has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 6. The event will […]
16-year-old charged for stealing scooter
A 16-year-old male from Cane Garden Bay on Tortola has been arrested and charged in relation to the theft of a scooter in the said community. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in its weekly Arrest Blotter, said the […]
Bound Tree Road closed for two months, starting April 20
Government Information Service (press release) – The public is notified that the Bound Tree road will be closed from April 20 for the duration of two months. The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate works on the Harrigan […]
‘School Spirit’ entrepreneurial competition
Government Information Service (press release) – The public is invited to the ‘School Spirit’ Entrepreneurial Competition on Thursday, May 11 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. Students will showcase new school uniform designs, gain entrepreneurial knowledge and […]
