Businesses in the British Virgin Islands are receiving assistance in how to develop contingency plans to prepare for devastating disasters that could impact their operations. Local businesses will receive training at the one-day Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Symposium to […]
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Father of dead infant released from custody
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting that the father of the recently deceased 11-month-old girl has been released from custody. He was released last week pending further investigations, law enforcers said on Monday, May 14. “No charges […]

$700K to fund festival this year
Some $700,000 has been budgeted for this year’s emancipation festivities, which kick off in August. Culture Minister Myron Walwyn disclosed the figure during an interview with BVI News on Sunday. The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee is now expected to […]

Former law enforcer allegedly breaks into home, beats woman
A popular businessman known to operate in the Sea Cow’s Bay area was taken into police custody on reports of assault at the weekend. The businessman, who is a former law enforcement officer, was reportedly apprehended in connection with a lovers’ quarrel, […]

United front | This transcends politics
Opposition leader Andrew Fahie believes the United Kingdom’s ‘public register’ controversy goes beyond political differences, as he and Premier Dr D Orlando Smith head to London today, May 14. He has also called for prayers as they attend a series of […]

Seabed at Norman Island is gov’t property, Willy T told
The government has responded to the ongoing controversy over the Willy T floating bar and restaurant, which is being booted from its usual location at Norman Island. In a statement issued late Friday, the government said the vessel must relocate […]

Cox Heath fire update from Deputy Governor
PRESS RELEASE: As of Friday, May 11, 2018, the fire at Cox Heath continues to be contained which means that the threat of the fire spreading has been eliminated at this time. Additional equipment to pump 1000 gallons of seawater […]

Penn is vice-Chair of Intergovernmental Tsunami Programme
PRESS RELEASE: Emergency Communications Manager of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Mr Jasen Penn was elected Vice Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Tsunami Programme for the Caribbean and Adjacent Region. Mr Penn’s duties will include conducting inter-sessional […]

Premier, Fahie head to UK to discuss ‘public register’ dispute
Premier Dr D Orando Smith is heading to the United Kingdom on Monday to attend a series of meetings about the British parliament’s recent decision to impose public registers of beneficial ownership on the BVI and other Overseas Territories. Opposition […]

Willy T considers legal action to remain on Norman Island
Owner of the famous William Thornton (Willy T) Floating Bar & Restaurant, Ewan Anderson says he is willing to legally fight for the vessel to remain off The Bight on Norman Island. The new and improved floating restaurant arrived in […]