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I haven’t accepted ‘hush money’ | Cline blasts gov’t

I haven’t accepted ‘hush money’ | Cline blasts gov’t

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Former Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John Cline is refuting claims that he accepted financial bribes to turn a blind eye to continued reports of misgovernance in the National Democratic […]

by / on April 12, 2018 at 7:28 AM /
Farmers want old police HQ transformed into market

Farmers want old police HQ transformed into market

Farmers in the British Virgin Islands believe the old police headquarters at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town could be put to better use as a marketplace. Member of the Farmers and Fishermen Network, Aragon Dick-Read told BVI News […]

by / on April 12, 2018 at 7:04 AM /
BVI receives grant, expert help from CARBICA

BVI receives grant, expert help from CARBICA

The British Virgin Islands is set to benefit from a grant and the expertise of the Caribbean Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) for six days. A government media release said CARBICA representative and Head of Conservation at […]

by / on April 12, 2018 at 6:05 AM /
ARREST BLOTTER: Police nab 7 this month

ARREST BLOTTER: Police nab 7 this month

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting seven arrests between April 1 and 7. Among those arrested are persons accused of drug possession, traffic offences, and other charges such as using insulting language. In its latest arrest blotter, […]

by / on April 12, 2018 at 6:03 AM /
Premier wants ‘visual aids’ to get public excited about recovery

Premier wants ‘visual aids’ to get public excited about recovery

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith wants graphic depictions showing the various projects being funded with the $65.2 million government has borrowed from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for hurricane recovery. He said these depictions would stimulate public interest. The Premier […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 3:15 PM /
4 BVI athletes in finals | Flow to host watch party

4 BVI athletes in finals | Flow to host watch party

Four British Virgin Islands athletes are competing in event finals at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia on Thursday, April 12. The four locals who advanced to Thursday’s finals in their respective events are 400-metre hurdles runner Kyron McMaster, […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 1:17 PM /
Lifetime of therapy | Father gets 3 years for molesting daughter

Lifetime of therapy | Father gets 3 years for molesting daughter

The middle-aged father who reportedly molested his 14-year-old daughter more than two years ago has been sentenced to three years in prison. His sentence will run from the time he was first remanded, which was in December 2015. That means […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 7:35 AM /
Farmers, fisherfolk earning more at temporary market

Farmers, fisherfolk earning more at temporary market

Local farmers and fisherfolk are earning more at their new temporary venue at Sir Olva Georges Plaza on Waterfront Drive in Road Town. That is according to a member of the Farmers and Fishermen Network, Aragon Dick-Read. In an interview with […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
Tortola Ladies Club seeks $10K in ten days for FSN

Tortola Ladies Club seeks $10K in ten days for FSN

The Tortola Ladies Club (TLC) has initiated a 10-day challenge to raise $10,000 for the Family Support Network (FSN). The challenge started on Tuesday and will run through to April 20. Executive member of TLC Sharon Burrill told BVI News […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 7:05 AM /
Anthea Smith appointed to Legal Services Commission

Anthea Smith appointed to Legal Services Commission

Governor Augustus Jaspert has appointed attorney Anthea Smith as the newest member of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. The Governor made the appointed upon consultation with Opposition Leader, Andrew Fahie. The Commission has the power to exercise disciplinary control […]

by / on April 11, 2018 at 6:45 AM /