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93 HLSCC grads urged to promote unity in the BVI

93 HLSCC grads urged to promote unity in the BVI

The 93 graduates who comprised the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Class of 2018 have been urged to promote unity in the British Virgin Islands. That advice came from National Democratic Party leader-elect, Myron Walwyn, who is also the […]

by / on June 29, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
NAGICO renews support for long distance champ

NAGICO renews support for long distance champ

PRESS RELEASE: For the fourth consecutive year, NAGICO Insurance has signed a sponsorship agreement with Reuben Stoby, the reigning two-time Road Racing Athlete of the Year for the Virgin Islands. Reuben has over the years proven to be a formidable […]

by / on June 29, 2018 at 5:07 AM /
Sell out? Gov’t offering residency to rich investors

Sell out? Gov’t offering residency to rich investors

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The National Democratic Party (NDP) government has said it is considering to offer residency or even citizenship to wealthy investors who dump money into the British Virgin Islands. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith made […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 4:09 PM /
Brace for water shortages as reservoirs undergo repairs

Brace for water shortages as reservoirs undergo repairs

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Residents of the British Virgin Islands are being told to brace for periods of low, or even no water within the next few months. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 8:27 AM /
Medical school to open in BVI

Medical school to open in BVI

A tertiary medical school is being established in the British Virgin Islands. Days ago, Cabinet approved for the University of Science Arts and Technology (USAT) to begin operations in the territory. Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said USAT – which is […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 7:56 AM /
Setbacks: 911 call centre not fully functional months later

Setbacks: 911 call centre not fully functional months later

More than four months since coming on stream, the territory’s next-generation 911 emergency call centre is still not fully functional. That is according to Project Manager at the Peebles Hospital based-centre, Russell Jones. He told BVI News yesterday (June 27), […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 7:50 AM /
Premier to Walwyn: ‘Always put the people first’

Premier to Walwyn: ‘Always put the people first’

Having stepped aside as leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has issued a word advice to his successor, Myron Walwyn. The Premier, who had been NDP leader for roughly two decades, advised Walwyn to […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Arrest Blotter: Minors among 8 persons charged

Arrest Blotter: Minors among 8 persons charged

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting eight arrests between June 17 and 23. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from drug offences to robbery, among other things. In its latest arrest […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 6:43 AM /
Community joins in BVIOC’s Sports Festival

Community joins in BVIOC’s Sports Festival

PRESS RELEASE: Olympic Day in the Virgin Islands hosted by the Olympic Committee kicked off on June 23 with an early morning run and walk. This was followed by a Sports Festival to mark the globally celebrated day which locally, […]

by / on June 28, 2018 at 5:22 AM /
100 vulnerable families to receive help to replace household items

100 vulnerable families to receive help to replace household items

One hundred families still vulnerable because of last year’s hurricanes are down to receive more assistance through a ‘household replacement project’. The project is a collaboration between the BVI Red Cross and the Social Development Department. “The objective is to […]

by / on June 27, 2018 at 2:28 PM /