Fifteen-year-old Thad Lettsome will be representing the British Virgin Islands next week in the 47th Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, China. The Youth Sailing World Championship is said to be the pinnacle event in the youth racing calendar and, […]
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Two caught on camera allegedly stealing electronics
Two men who were allegedly caught on CCTV camera carting off several electronic appliances from a warehouse at Port Purcell have been arrested and charged by police, according to reports reaching BVI New Online. It is understood that sometime this week, […]

EXCITING: Taxi operators react to cruise passengers arrival
It was a mixture of pleasure and cautious optimism as the territory welcomed two cruise vessels this week following a three-month lull as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. A pleasure for many taxi operators who stopped […]

Trellis Bay Market and Grill goes modern; explores floating dock
Three months after Hurricane Irma destroyed a wooden dock belonging to Trellis Bay Market and Grill, the culinary establishment has kicked tradition to the curb and gone modern with a brand new 80-foot versadock. The dock which took a “few […]

Faster internet with full restoration, Digicel promises
Digicel BVI has announced that not only is it moving ahead with plans to fully restore its infrastructure that was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but that faster internet speed is in the pipeline for its customers. The promise of […]

‘The Irma Diaries’ book launch set for this month
Three months after Hurricane Irma devastated the British Virgin Islands, one local author has documented the catastrophe in a book called The Irma Diaries. The Irma Diaries which was written by Angela Burnett, to stir global attention and action on […]

Insurance companies chastised for issuing deadlines
A leading player in the insurance industry has taken issue with companies issuing cut-off dates to persons claiming on their policy, noting that claimants are under no obligation to fulfill such requests. Michael Fusco, who is the Chief Executive Officer […]

US citizen suspectedly drowns
A female believed to be a United States citizen was found dead this morning in what is believed to be a case of suspected drowning. It is understood that the body of the 48-year-old woman was taken to the Peebles […]

CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma
Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has come out in defence of the Government, dismissing claims that Governor Augustus Jaspert single-handedly took charge of the territory’s affairs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “Not from where I was,” said Commissioner […]

Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station
First District Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Fahie is calling on the Government to have the West End Police Station up and running in short order, adding that it is a disrespect to have residents living without a […]