The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) has announced that it is offering bridging loans or short-term loans to existing customers as they await the settlement of their property insurance claims. Noting that the bridging loan offer is valid […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Hundreds walk, run to help rebuild Autism Center
Hundreds of persons participated in the Scotiabank Jingle Bells Run/Walk 5K event at the weekend which was aimed at raising funds to rebuild the Autism Center that was destroyed during Hurricane Irma. “Our staff came up with the Autism Center […]
Vehicle overturns on Tortola
A vehicle overturned near Manuel Reef on Tortola this afternoon. Reports reaching BVI News are that the occupants of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. It is said that two persons were travelling in the vehicle at the time of the […]
Over 1,000 gifted at annual Tree of Hands fun day
The Tortola Pier Park was transformed into an amusement park on Saturday when more than 1,000 children were given a special treat and gifted by the Tree of Hands. Tree of Hands is a local outreach group of volunteers and […]
ESHS students ‘wreaking havoc’ in town – Walwyn
By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist The Ministry of Education is pushing to end the recently-implemented shift system at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) because of increasing incidents of students behaving unruly during afterschool hours. Some students are accused of shoplifting, […]
I kept guns for protection from crime
Shakeel Pondt, the man who police held with three guns and 99 bullets has claimed that he found the guns and kept them for protection. “Basically I had no intention on using the gun on anyone. I only walk with […]
Seek help from ‘colonial masters’ to solve crime – Gov’t told
With the territory recording 27 unsolved murders over a period of 17 years, it may be time that the Government considers calling on the United Kingdom for help. This suggestion was put forward by the Rector at St George’s Episcopal […]
Isabella Morris Primary might become junior high school
The Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay might be transformed into a high school campus for junior students. Minister of Education Myron Walwyn made the announcement yesterday during a meeting with residents in First Electoral District. The primary school […]
BLOG OF THE WEEK:
The sun is hot. The streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit. On this particular day, a rich tourist from back West is driving through town. He stops at the motel and […]
COMMENTARY: Trickle down of wealth
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The following story highlights the centrality of economics in disaster recovery, post-Hurricane Irma, for the Virgin Islands. Hurricanes Irma and Maria, add major floods, devastated the Virgin Islands in September 2017. The country is under threat […]
