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REPORT: BVI tourism showing massive declines

REPORT: BVI tourism showing massive declines

A recent report from the BVI Tourist Board has shown that the territory’s tourism statistics are facing massive declines. While citing the stats, Junior Minister for Tourism Archibald Christian has called on government to pay more attention to the industry. […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 12:51 PM /
UK targets BVI on beneficial ownership register again

UK targets BVI on beneficial ownership register again

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist The British Virgin Islands is once again under pressure to reveal the names of beneficial owners of offshore companies registered in the territory. Beneficial owners are persons who enjoy the benefits of ownership in […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 7:59 AM /
Walwyn responds: ‘Fahie has tenuous relationship with truth’

Walwyn responds: ‘Fahie has tenuous relationship with truth’

Education Minister Myron Walwyn has labelled Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie as a dishonest politician who has used ‘school children’ to score political points. “It’s unfortunate that after all these years Honourable Fahie still has a tenuous relationship with the truth,” […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 7:58 AM /
Fahie: Walwyn signed fake contracts, breaks law

Fahie: Walwyn signed fake contracts, breaks law

First District Representative and Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has accused Education Minister Myron Walwyn of breaking the law. The Opposition Leader claimed Walwyn signed ‘phoney contracts’ to repair Leonora Delville Primary School, which is located in Fahie’s constituency. He said […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Historic! North and South vow to end Korean war

Historic! North and South vow to end Korean war

Ilsan, South Korea (CNN) — The leaders of North and South Korea have committed themselves to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to bring a formal end to the Korean War, 65 years after hostilities ceased. In a […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 7:35 AM /
UK donates armed response vehicles to RVIPF

UK donates armed response vehicles to RVIPF

The United Kingdom has donated two armed response vehicles to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The vehicles are specially equipped for the territory’s terrain and are primarily for transporting the newly-trained and enhanced Armed Response Unit. Governor Augustus […]

by / on April 27, 2018 at 7:25 AM /
BVI behind | Months till major cruise ships return

BVI behind | Months till major cruise ships return

The British Virgin Islands will have to wait another few months before major cruise lines return to the territory, Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has said. While speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, the minister forecast that […]

by / on April 26, 2018 at 4:30 PM /
Still negotiating with UK; 6 approved for recovery board

Still negotiating with UK; 6 approved for recovery board

While stating that negotiations with the United Kingdom are ongoing, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said six persons have been approved for appointment to the Recovery Agency Board, so far. Robert Mathavious has been confirmed as chairman, while other approved […]

by / on April 26, 2018 at 1:12 PM /
Road paved this month back in disrepair

Road paved this month back in disrepair

A section of the roadway in Paraquita Bay has reverted to a state of disrepair; mere days after the Ministry of Communications and Works underwent a road repair project in the area. The damaged roadway is located a short distance […]

by / on April 26, 2018 at 7:23 AM /
Over 15 kilos | Visitor hides cocaine in suitcase, court hears

Over 15 kilos | Visitor hides cocaine in suitcase, court hears

A Jamaican visitor who was held last week trying to smuggle more than 15 kilograms of cocaine through the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport has made an appearance in the Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-two-year-old Jillany Mullings is charged with importation of […]

by / on April 26, 2018 at 7:21 AM /