A motorist reportedly pulled a gun at a young man on the weekend, but no shot emerged from the weapon when the trigger was pulled, BVI News Online has been informed by usually credible sources. Details of the incident area […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Flow losing managing director, head of marketing
Managing Director of FLOW BVI Tim Ringsdore and Marketing Manager Sarah Graham are leaving the telecommunications company. Ringsdore, who was announced as the firm’s new boss in November 2015, will leave the job this month. Graham, who was first introduced […]
Premier to make two audits for VIP gov’t public
When the House of Assembly meets on Tuesday (April 18), Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith will present two of the long delayed auditor general’s reports to the public. The Order Paper for that sitting, which was […]
Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver projects
The Ministry of Communication and Works said it is now using a cheaper means of getting capital projects done quicker throughout the territory. According to permanent secretary in the ministry, Anthony McMaster, private/public partnerships are now the norm. He stated […]
Gov’t to pay over $286K in airport case – COURT
The government has lost a long-running legal battle brought by businessman Glanville Penn, who has been awarded $286,796 as well as legal costs. Penn, who operates the Turtle Dove Restaurant at Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, had taken the Attorney […]
‘A lot of us cry inside’ – Lifeline launched
Newly crowned Mrs BVI Zoe Walcott-McMillan said she will use her personal setbacks, including the end of her marriage, as a motivation to other persons who are going through tough times in the community. She said her experience has made […]
Luke appointed to territory’s football association
The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the appointment of Juliana Luke as its new general secretary, following what it said was the ‘successful interim term’ of Paul Hewlett. “Hewlett came into the Association and added new dimensions of professionalism […]
Dead people meters being used; bills not paid
The government has made a public appeal for persons to pay for the water and sewerage they use even if they are not receiving bills. In giving reasons for the challenges in collecting payment, the Water and Sewerage Department said, […]
Virgin seas and the children’s future!
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Leveraging the maritime environment is the best thing that could happen for Virgin Islands youth, and future generations. It is not happening! Now, it never ceases to amaze this Old Boy the lack of vision this […]
Start exporting goods, premier urges businesses
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith has urged companies to consider exporting goods and services instead of concentrating solely on the local market. “It is important to understand that the vision is not to have businesses developed […]
