Several motorists were reportedly left stuck in flood waters in Road Town, Tortola this morning after heavy rains battered sections of the hurricane-ravaged territory. The flooding comes as the Government undertakes a massive clean-up effort to rid the Islands of […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Branson concerned about cholera, other potential disease outbreak
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson who owns two of the outer islands of the BVI, has raised concerns about the possible outbreak of diseases such as cholera in the territory, adding that medical staff is limited at the territory’s main medical […]
Shift school starts at old CTL in under 2 months
By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist While stating that his ministry will implement a shift system for public schools in light of the hurricane last week, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn also said the old Clarence Thomas building in Pasea […]
Over 100 escaped prisoners captured
Over 100 criminals who broke out of Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut last week have been captured. Governor Augustus Jaspert said the escapees were rounded up during an operation today. The Governor did not disclose the exact number of criminals […]
‘Concerned’ Premier to review BVI’s building code
Following the Catergory 5 hurricane that flattened a number of properties and caused severe damage to several others last week, Premier Dr D Orland Smith said yesterday that the Government will be reviewing the territory’s Building Code. “I have had […]
Two disturbances showing signs of development
The territory has been put on alert once more after weather forecasters discovered two other weather systems developing in the Atlantic Ocean. The Department of Disaster Management is urging persons in the territory to continue to pay close attention as the […]
Premier mulls duty-free merchandise for affected businesses
By Davion Smith BVI News Online Staff Business owners based locally may not have to pay customs duties on merchandise they ship into the British Virgin Islands while the territory recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. This is […]
Residents told: Chip in, gov’t can’t do everything
Government minister Myron Walwyn is calling for all hands on deck as the territory moves forward with clean-up and rebuilding efforts. He said residents should chip in and not wait on Government to get things done. “We can’t leave everything […]
National Bank offers loan concessions
PRESS RELEASE: The National Bank of the Virgin Islands hereby advises of the following loan concessions, due to Hurricane Irma’s severe impact on the Territory. Personal Loans: The bank will grant a three-month moratorium, (that is, a temporary suspension) on […]
Money Available: Gov’t workers urged not to worry about losing jobs
Government workers are being told not to worry about losing their jobs as there is sufficient money in the Reserve Fund to cover salaries, even as the government scurries to find funds for post Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. “We have […]
