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Poker Run definitely on; massive support

Poker Run definitely on; massive support

The 17th edition of the annual Poker Run is being projected to be the biggest one yet; with international competitors already pouring in. The nautical event will be held on Sunday, May 27. According to event organiser Nick Willis, boat […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
East End senior citizens receive TV donation

East End senior citizens receive TV donation

Clarence Thomas Ltd (CTL) has donated a 50-inch flat screen television set to senior citizens who are part of the East End/Long Look Senior Engagement Programme. The company donated the $827 TV today at the East End/Long Look Community Centre. […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 6:45 AM /
How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI

How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI

On Tuesday (May 1) the United Kingdom Parliament approved an amendment to their Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill. The amendment mandates that public registers of beneficial ownership be imposed on the BVI and other British Overseas Territories by the year […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 6:01 AM /
Father of dead infant taken into custody — Police

Father of dead infant taken into custody — Police

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have taken the father of the recently deceased 11-month-old girl in custody. The father was taken into custody in connection with the death of the infant. The infant was found unresponsive in […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 3:11 PM /
UK votes against BVI | Premier calls emergency meeting

UK votes against BVI | Premier calls emergency meeting

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith has called an emergency government meeting in light of the United Kingdom parliament’s decision today to impose a public register of beneficial ownership on the BVI and other British Overseas Territories. […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 12:08 PM /
BVI to host first Flood Protection Awareness Week

BVI to host first Flood Protection Awareness Week

For the first time, the British Virgin Islands will host a Flood Protection Awareness Week. The week will run from May 7 to 11 with a host of activities under the theme ‘Rebuilding a Flood Resilient Community Together’. According to […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 12:01 PM /
Gov’t labourers still not paid months after hurricanes

Gov’t labourers still not paid months after hurricanes

A number of persons who government commissioned to clean up the territory after the hurricanes nearly seven months ago have not been paid. That is according to Junior Minister responsible for Trade, Marlon Penn. He described the situation as unacceptable. […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 7:26 AM /
Hospital CEO resigning for ‘personal reasons’

Hospital CEO resigning for ‘personal reasons’

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Trinidad national Paula Chester-Cumberbatch had taken up the post of CEO back in November 2016 but told BVI News on Monday that she will vacate […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
‘Open for Business’ app selected for int’l award

‘Open for Business’ app selected for int’l award

The Town and Country Planning Department has been selected among thousands of organisations globally to receive a ‘Special Achievement in Geographic Information System’ award for its ‘BVI Open for Business’ map application. An award ceremony will take place at the […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 7:07 AM /
Regional groups defend BVI; UK votes on financial services today

Regional groups defend BVI; UK votes on financial services today

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have each come to the defence of the BVI and other Overseas Territories, whose financial services sector the United Kingdom parliament has […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 6:44 AM /