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Trellis Bay Market and Grill goes modern; explores floating dock

Trellis Bay Market and Grill goes modern; explores floating dock

Three months after Hurricane Irma destroyed a wooden dock belonging to Trellis Bay Market and Grill, the culinary establishment has kicked tradition to the curb and gone modern with a brand new 80-foot versadock. The dock which took a “few […]

by / on December 8, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
 Faster internet with full restoration, Digicel promises

 Faster internet with full restoration, Digicel promises

Digicel BVI has announced that not only is it moving ahead with plans to fully restore its infrastructure that was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but that faster internet speed is in the pipeline for its customers. The promise of […]

by / on December 7, 2017 at 7:50 AM /
‘The Irma Diaries’ book launch set for this month

‘The Irma Diaries’ book launch set for this month

Three months after Hurricane Irma devastated the British Virgin Islands, one local author has documented the catastrophe in a book called The Irma Diaries. The Irma Diaries which was written by Angela Burnett, to stir global attention and action on […]

by / on December 7, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
Insurance companies chastised for issuing deadlines

Insurance companies chastised for issuing deadlines

A leading player in the insurance industry has taken issue with companies issuing cut-off dates to persons claiming on their policy, noting that claimants are under no obligation to fulfill such requests. Michael Fusco, who is the Chief Executive Officer […]

by / on December 6, 2017 at 6:21 AM /
US citizen suspectedly drowns

US citizen suspectedly drowns

A female believed to be a United States citizen was found dead this morning in what is believed to be a case of suspected drowning. It is understood that the body of the 48-year-old woman was taken to the Peebles […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 3:08 PM /
CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma

CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has come out in defence of the Government, dismissing claims that Governor Augustus Jaspert single-handedly took charge of the territory’s affairs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “Not from where I was,” said Commissioner […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 11:58 AM /
Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station

Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station

First District Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Fahie is calling on the Government to have the West End Police Station up and running in short order, adding that it is a disrespect to have residents living without a […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 7:31 AM /
Faley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon

Faley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon

Julius Faley and Maria Mays made it to the top of the podium in the 12th annual Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon, sweeping major trophies and other prizes on the way. Faley won the event in a time of 1.32.06 competing […]

by / on December 4, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
Thomas still in limbo more than two weeks later

Thomas still in limbo more than two weeks later

Businessman Ecedro Thomas is sitting in the same predicament more than two weeks after he was promised help to remove two catamaran vessels that ran aground on his property during Hurricane Irma. Thomas, in a previous interview, said the boats […]

by / on December 4, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Marine Association wants tax waiver extended

Marine Association wants tax waiver extended

The BVI Marine Association is calling for an extension of the tax break that was granted for certain goods entering the territory, adding that many businesses have not been able to take advantage due to hardships still being faced. The […]

by / on December 1, 2017 at 8:19 AM /