Still facing criticism for allowing a number of non-belongers to be appointed to some of the most powerful positions in the public service, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday tried to explain the reason for a number of the appointments, […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan

LIAT facing widespread disruption – Tortola affected
The operation of regional carrier LIAT has been hit by widespread flight delays and cancellations, resulting from another round of industrial action. The disruption has affected flights to and from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, as well as other […]

Archer to feature in Power Moves Series
PRESS RELEASE: When we think of summer months we think of the sun, beach, travels, BBQs, kids on vacation, and summer adventures just to say the least. Well, summer months with David D. Archer Jr can be another opportunity to invest in […]

Kathlyn Archibald-Drew – District 1
Hi, I am Kathlyn Archibald-Drew. I hail from the serene lands of District One and serve as a proud student of Cedar International. My family first recognised my ability to sing when I was only three years old. By […]
Tenders invited for cleaning services for Government Complex
Government Information Service (press release) – The Ministry of Finance’s Procurement Unit is inviting tenders to provide cleaning services at the Central Administration Complex. Tender documents are available upon request from the Procurement Unit from Monday, May 22. Tender documents […]
Public asked to remove derelict vessels from Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour
Government Information Service (press release) – The owners of derelict and possibly abandoned vessels moored in the Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour, are asked to have them removed as soon as possible as the area is to be prepared as a […]

RiteWay shores up
Brand new metal bars have been installed at the entrance to the RiteWay supermarket in Road Town. In recent times, the establishment has been hit by two major robberies. In both of those incidents, the gunmen reportedly exited the supermarket, […]

Penn chides resorts trying to ‘squeeze out’ locals
A number of hotels and resorts in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have been telling local operators of charter vessels not to pick up their guests, according to Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn, who added that the said hotels […]

Extradition hearing adjourned; journalists locked out
Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs Officer Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan were today called before the Magistrate’s Court for the official start of their extradition hearing involving the United States Justice Department. The Department is making a fresh attempt to have […]

Simon wins Benz
The sight of Carlton Simon in his new Mercedes Benz was a delightful end to the HIV/AIDS Foundation’s grand Mercedes Benz raffle. To generate more community participation, the Foundation lowered the price of its raffle tickets this year to give […]