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School putting on fundraiser for excursion to Jamaica

School putting on fundraiser for excursion to Jamaica

The Pelican Gate School in West End is seeking to raise funds for an excursion to Jamaica. Principal Lois Freeman-Augustine said the school will be raffling a 2018 Toyota Yaris to raise funds for the trip. More than 50 students, […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 1:16 PM /
Court dismisses Hodge’s appeal, reduces sentence

Court dismisses Hodge’s appeal, reduces sentence

Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge, who was convicted of conspiracy to import cocaine, has failed in her appeal to quash the conviction. However, the Court of Appeal has shaved one year from Hodge’s initial six-year prison sentence. While dismissing Hodge’s appeal on […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 7:59 AM /
EU, UK undermining BVI’s vulnerable economy

EU, UK undermining BVI’s vulnerable economy

The United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) are potentially hurting the territory’s already struggling and vulnerable economy. That is according to Finance Minister and Premier, Dr D Orlando Smith. The Premier said the EU’s incessant campaign to blacklist the […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 7:47 AM /
BVI tourism set back by 5 years

BVI tourism set back by 5 years

Visitors aboard a cruise ship docked in the BVI recently. (BVI News photo) Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr D Orlando Smith has given a clearer indication of how badly last year’s disasters affected the local tourism industry, noting that […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
UK being our guarantor means BVI doing well

UK being our guarantor means BVI doing well

Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has said the United Kingdom’s decision to become a loan guarantor for the BVI is testament that the territory has been doing well financially. The UK government has offered £300 million in loan guarantees so […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 7:01 AM /
COMMENTARY: BVIslanders not entitled or lazy

COMMENTARY: BVIslanders not entitled or lazy

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Virgin Islands economy composed of the financial services industry, ecotourism and maritime, and the domestic market economy is the core tool for the empowerment of Virgin Islanders and citizens. The economy works in partnership with […]

by / on March 21, 2018 at 6:10 AM /
Labour, Immigration process merging next month

Labour, Immigration process merging next month

Junior Minister for Trade Marlon Penn has announced plans to merge the Labour and Immigration processes by next month. While speaking on the NDP Radio programme on Monday, Penn said the merger is to make the Labour and Immigration process […]

by / on March 20, 2018 at 2:17 PM /
Islanders, Sea Argo net points; Sugar Boys cement lead

Islanders, Sea Argo net points; Sugar Boys cement lead

Sugar Boys has cemented their lead on the National Football League point standings while FC Sea Argo and the Islanders secured their first three points of the season. This all unfolded on Sunday when six teams went head-to-head in the […]

by / on March 20, 2018 at 1:26 PM /
Residents billed for the months without power

Residents billed for the months without power

Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has called on the BVI Electricity Cooperation (BVIEC) to halt service disconnections for persons with inflated bills. A number of persons have reported receiving questionable utility bills from the electricity company since power was […]

by / on March 20, 2018 at 9:23 AM /
Control your kids | No tolerance from ministry

Control your kids | No tolerance from ministry

While noting a zero-tolerance for student indiscipline, Minister for Education Myron Walwyn has called on parents to intervene in curbing the current display of unruliness among their children. Walwyn’s call follows the latest fight among Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) […]

by / on March 20, 2018 at 8:15 AM /