Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering announced recently that following discussions, it was agreed that expatriates who were convicted and sentenced by the court for post-hurricane looting would be deported. Under the law, the governor may order the deportation of any […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation
The Trellis Bay Market which was hard hit by recent hurricanes and suffered over $100,000 in losses has partially reopened for business and will be hosting its iconic full moon party this weekend. In an interview with BVI News Online, manager […]
O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics
While dismissing claims that his representation in the Ninth District is grossly lacking, Dr. Hubert O’Neal has assured residents he is working overtime to ensure Virgin Gorda and Anegada are among the first to recover from the devastation caused by […]
Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting
Despite recording significant losses due to the passage of two hurricanes and subsequent lootings, local hot spot Marché Bar and Grill is looking to reopen for business tomorrow with the promise of a new and improved experience for customers. “We […]
Customers benefit from millions in top-up credit after hurricanes – FLOW
Telecommunications giant FLOW said it dished out millions in free top-up credit to keep its customers in the territory and various other Caribbean Islands connected to the outside world following the hurricanes. Estimating that the figure amounts to over $3 […]
Businessman helping to restore hope after Irma
For the past eight years businessman, Graeme McCallum has called the Cane Garden Bay community on Tortola his home while operating a successful wine and juice distribution business in the Fish Bay area. When Hurricane Irma struck the Island nearly […]
Electrical inspections needed for buildings, residents told
Following the hurricanes which caused extensive damage to properties across the British Virgin Islands, residents and business owners are being told to get homes and other buildings checked by the Electrical Inspection Unit (EIU). The EIU said building inspections will happen after persons complete an […]
Three days remain to apply for loan suspension – NBVI
PRESS RELEASE: Friday, October 27th is the deadline for customers wishing to take advantage of loan concessions at the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI). Due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, which struck the territory on September 6, the bank […]
More unstable weather conditions
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said unstable weather conditions will continue this week in light of a tropical wave looming around British Virgin Islands. The territory has been experiencing a considerable amount of rainfall in recent times. Here is the full […]
C&W charitable foundation launched with US$500K donation to support hurricane relief
Press Release – Further to its recently announced relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and Maria – including expertise deployment, humanitarian aid drops and free calls for impacted customers – C&W Communications (C&W) has launched the Cable & […]