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FIFA rep wants urgent help for BVI

FIFA rep wants urgent help for BVI

A representative of the international governing body of association football, FIFA,  said the British Virgin Islands (BVI) looks ‘like after a war’ and should be assisted urgently in restoring football fields and the headquarters of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA). […]

by / on October 16, 2017 at 5:05 AM /
First shelter box installed in BVI after hurricane

First shelter box installed in BVI after hurricane

The shelter box pictured was being installed at Frenchman’s Cay on Tortola today, October 13. Shelter boxes are provided and installed by the Rotary Clubs in an effort to assist with temporary housing as a form of relief for those left in […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 6:40 PM /
High demand for tarps – More than 3000 distributed

High demand for tarps – More than 3000 distributed

More than 3,000 tarpaulins have been requested and distributed throughout the British Virgin Islands (BVI) since Hurricane Irma hit the territory on September 6, said Governor Augustus Jaspert. He added that the supply, very often, outstrips the demand for tarps. […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 5:25 PM /
Stay alert, governor urges as tropical wave nears

Stay alert, governor urges as tropical wave nears

A tropical wave announced earlier this week is drawing closer to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and is forecast to cause showers in the territory from Saturday through to Monday, October 16. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in a […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 4:44 PM /
Complaints, criticisms not being ignored – PREMIER

Complaints, criticisms not being ignored – PREMIER

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said his government is not ignoring residents’ complaints and constructive criticisms regarding issues such as job opportunities and the distribution of relief supplies following Hurricane Irma. “I have heard your complaints and constructive criticisms of […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 2:34 PM /
BVI seeks loans, investors after some $3.3B damage

BVI seeks loans, investors after some $3.3B damage

While noting that damage to the territory as a result of recent natural disasters is estimated at some $3.3 billion across all sectors, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said his administration will use an appropriate mix of financing including grants […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 8:31 AM /
Business owners down-spirited, done with BVI

Business owners down-spirited, done with BVI

Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist A number of business owners who suffered losses as a result of looting and Hurricane Irma have pledged to never operate in the British Virgin Islands again, said Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie. Reports […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 7:52 AM /
Pay finally ready, public workers told

Pay finally ready, public workers told

After missing two deadlines to pay public officers for work done throughout the second half of September, Government said the payments are finally available. Deputy Governor Rosalie Adams, who is in charge of the public service, today disclosed: “I am […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 7:50 AM /
No import duties on vehicles, food, clothing

No import duties on vehicles, food, clothing

Food, clothing, vehicles and other non-luxury items have been added to the list of goods on which Government is waiving customs duties, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith announced yesterday, October 12. He said the move is […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 7:34 AM /
Vanterpool appointed acting premier

Vanterpool appointed acting premier

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has been appointed to act in the top political job in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He will serve in the post of Acting Premier until October 15 when Premier Dr D Orlando Smith […]

by / on October 13, 2017 at 6:00 AM /