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Apple Bay residents willing to swap land for new road

Apple Bay residents willing to swap land for new road

Some landowners in the Apple Bay area of Tortola are seeking to ink a deal with the government which could see them swapping portions of their land to allow for the construction of a new road further inland. Hurricane Irma, […]

by / on November 6, 2017 at 7:05 AM /
McMaster begs for caution on bad roads

McMaster begs for caution on bad roads

At least one government official is urging motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving, adding that the territory’s road network, in some areas, is in no condition to accommodate motorists driving even at the legal speed limit. Some areas have […]

by / on November 6, 2017 at 5:01 AM /
Fix your vehicles before inspection – Gov’t Warns

Fix your vehicles before inspection – Gov’t Warns

Despite motorists being given a free hand to operate vehicles damaged during the hurricanes, the government is warning that it will be guided by regulations in the Road Traffic Act whenever vehicles are brought in for inspection. The warning came […]

by / on November 3, 2017 at 4:07 PM /
McMaster promises solution to sewage water along highway

McMaster promises solution to sewage water along highway

Motorists and pedestrians traversing the James Walter Francis Highway are being told that they will soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief as plans are afoot to correct the disturbing issue of sewage water flowing along  the roadway […]

by / on November 3, 2017 at 11:51 AM /
Word on the Street: Should expat looters be deported?

Word on the Street: Should expat looters be deported?

Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering announced recently that following discussions, it was agreed that expatriates who were convicted and sentenced by the court for post-hurricane looting would be deported. Under the law, the governor may order the deportation of any […]

by / on November 2, 2017 at 7:17 AM /
Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation

Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation

The Trellis Bay Market which was hard hit by recent hurricanes and suffered over $100,000 in losses has partially reopened for business and will be hosting its iconic full moon party this weekend. In an interview with BVI News Online, manager […]

by / on November 2, 2017 at 6:29 AM /
O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics

O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics

While dismissing claims that his representation in the Ninth District is grossly lacking, Dr. Hubert O’Neal has assured residents he is working overtime to ensure Virgin Gorda and Anegada are among the first to recover from the devastation caused by […]

by / on November 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers

Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist While the British Virgin Islands await the long-promised consumer protection legislation, residents are being told to sound an alarm, and boycott local businesses that are price gouging. The call came from Junior Minister for […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:40 AM /
Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting

Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting

Despite recording significant losses due to the passage of two hurricanes and subsequent lootings, local hot spot Marché Bar and Grill is looking to reopen for business tomorrow with the promise of a new and improved experience for customers. “We […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:35 AM /
Expat looters to be deported

Expat looters to be deported

Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has said expatriate residents who were involved in post-hurricane looting will be deported from the British Virgin Islands. While speaking during a recent community forum, Pickering said the government has already held discussions on the […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:30 AM /