With an increased dependency on stored water in the territory, residents are being urged to purify water before use. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael told BVI News in a recent interview, it is of absolute importance to make water […]
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ICWI giving back to BVI community for 50th anniversary
The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) is in its 50th year since inception and now plans to include the BVI in recognizing the milestone. ICWI President, Paul Lalor, was careful not to give away too much detail on […]
BVI officials trained at communication in emergencies workshop
PRESS RELEASE: Officers from a cross-section of the Government are now trained to meet the unique communication needs of communities in the Territory before, during and after an emergency. The officers were trained at a Communication in Emergencies workshop held […]
Donovan appointed Interim Director of BVI London Office
Elise Donovan has been appointed as Interim Director of the BVI London Office. Donovan, who is Director of the BVI House Asia (Hong Kong Office), will be transitioning into the post as Director of the BVI London Office from August […]
Residents: JVD dumpsite could be next big fire, clear now
With the massive Cox Heath fire still fresh in the minds of many, residents of Jost Van Dyke believe proactive steps need to be taken to prevent what could be another massive dump fire in the British Virgin Islands. The […]
Beryl passing | Unstable weather now affecting BVI
Residents are being told to brace for unstable weather as the British Virgin Islands begins to experience the effects of the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said there is 80 percent or higher chance […]
Tough times | Local magazine features competing destination while BVI recovers
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff With a large number of BVI-based resorts still undergoing renovation after the 2017 hurricanes, a local magazine has opted to feature a competing tourism destination in its publication. The Virgin Islands Property & Yacht […]
PHOTOS: Medical marijuana businessmen testify about benefits
Local government is being reminded of an unexplored avenue to healing the sick, and a new way to provide more jobs and funds for the economy — medical marijuana. Kevin Hoffman, the owner of Full Circle Incorporated – a licensed […]
Still operating: All gov’t workers told to report for work
Government workers are being told the public service will be open for business today (July 9) as normal. Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr gave the notice amid concerns about the Tropical Storm Beryl, the remnants of which are now affecting […]
World Cup: BBC predictions for semi-final round
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is making a prediction for every match in Russia. Lawro picked the winner in three of the four quarter-finals and six of the eight last-16 ties. He enjoyed a 46% success […]
