Despite being among several government departments affected by the hurricanes, the Cabinet Office faired better than most, having achieved a 9.2 percent revenue growth 2017. The Gazette Unit, which is the revenue arm of the Cabinette Office, grossed $551,686 last […]
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Scholarship created in honour of late Anegada resident
A scholarship dedicated to the late businessman Aubrey Levons will be among a long list of plans for the upcoming Anegada Family and Friends Reunion slated for July 11 to 15. Levons – the former owner of Big Bamboo Guest […]
Visa exemption for Chinese sparks outrage | Online petition launched
News of a new policy exempting Chinese nationals from the BVI’s visa entry requirements is not sitting well with many British Virgin Islands natives. Among the outraged locals is local taxi operator Julio Sam Henry who has launched an online […]
New NDP leaders say election results won’t split party
The new leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) is discrediting claims the party is or will become divided because of the results of the internal elections held on Saturday, June 23. Myron Walwyn defeated Ronnie Skelton in the race […]
Another earthquake felt in BVI
Sections of the British Virgin Islands experienced a relatively minor earthquake this morning (June 25), a few minutes after 7 o’clock. Preliminary information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said the tremor was a 3.4 magnitude earthquake. The DDM […]
2018 Food Fete on, kicks off this month
The BVI Tourist Board is continuing with its efforts to restore local tourism with the annual BVI Food Fete event. This year’s Food Fete will last for a month and the Tourist Board is kicking things off with a grand […]
Reflect on BVI’s journey this Territory Day, residents told
PRESS RELEASE: Residents are urged to pause and reflect on the Territory’s journey and celebrate the milestones achieved along the way this Territory Day. Territory Day 2018 will be observed on Monday, July 2 under the theme, The Road to […]
World Cup: England clobbers Panama with 6-1 win
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): England recorded their biggest win at a World Cup to overwhelm Panama and secure a place in the last 16 before their final Group G game with Belgium. Harry Kane played a captain’s role once more […]
Walwyn elected as NDP leader, Penn new party VP
Education Minister Myron Walwyn is the new leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP). NDP delegates elected him as party leader tonight, June 23. He defeated Health Minister Ronnie Skelton who was also vying for the post. It is not […]
PAHO donates garbage truck to BVI
The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has been gifted with a brand new 2018 International 7600 SBA garbage compactor by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The keys were officially presented to DWM Manager Greg Massicotte this week. According to […]
