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Articles By: Julia Donavan

Not enough money to repair various gov’t buildings

Not enough money to repair various gov’t buildings

The government’s failure to upkeep buildings across the territory caused unease during the recent sitting of the Standing Finance Committee, where calls for repairs were met repeatedly with the phrase ‘when funding becomes available’. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Deputy […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 1:32 PM /
Hospital receives machine in honour of late Ellie

Hospital receives machine in honour of late Ellie

In honour of two-year-old Ellie Perkins, who succumbed to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Great Mountain area last year, a donation has been made to Peebles Hospital. The V400 AccuVein Machine, which was donated to […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 9:16 AM /
UPDATE: Grace products no longer banned

UPDATE: Grace products no longer banned

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government has removed the temporary ban it had placed on canned meat products bearing the Grace Foods label. The Environmental Health Division had placed a ban on the products after allegations surfaced internationally that Brazilian […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 8:58 AM /
Winair restores fuel charges

Winair restores fuel charges

Windward Island Airways (Winair) said it will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel, commencing April 10. “Due to increasing world oil prices, Winair will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel commencing April 10, 2017. […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM /
Less than 3 months – BVI getting clearer consumer protection view

Less than 3 months – BVI getting clearer consumer protection view

Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn recently gave an assurance that a policy document on consumer protection will be ready for discussion as well as presentation to Attorney General Baba Aziz within three months. “I want to assure that the […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:51 AM /
Eggs-perts Easter Reading Camp kicks off next week

Eggs-perts Easter Reading Camp kicks off next week

PRESS RELEASE – With the Easter season on the heels and school being out for that celebratory time, Write To Read will be hosting the third annual ‘Eggs-perts Easter Camp’; a programme that is primarily geared at focusing on developing […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:30 AM /
NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has called on the National Health Insurance (NHI) to desist from searching for the cheapest healthcare providers, adding that such cheapening of healthcare services may be bad for some patients. “I want to […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:28 AM /
An international fleet race ready for the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

An international fleet race ready for the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

PRESS RELEASE – Many of this year’s participants in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival made their way ashore today to register for a week of world-class racing out of Nanny Cay, Tortola. The Marina is alive with activity […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
Cavaliers crushes Vincy in FLOW, Superfast LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament

Cavaliers crushes Vincy in FLOW, Superfast LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament

PRESS RELEASE – As the FLOW, SUPERFAST LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament heads down to the wire and teams vie for Play Off spots, the Cavaliers dealt the Vincy a devastating blow at the other end of the Premier League Table. Winning […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:25 AM /
Fahie remains vigilant for Malone

Fahie remains vigilant for Malone

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Frahie has told the government publicly that he is watching closely to see if an employment contract for Guy Malone will be extended for him to serve about two-and-a-half more years as Chief Executive Officer […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 6:51 AM /