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Harneys lays off 18 workers; over 60 evacuate BVI

Harneys lays off 18 workers; over 60 evacuate BVI

While noting that it is now occupying only half the space it used in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) prior to Hurricane Irma last month, Harneys announced that it has laid off 18 of its BVI employees – including three […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM /
Lift curfew so people can unwind, gov’t told

Lift curfew so people can unwind, gov’t told

While noting that the curfew imposed on the British Virgin Islands was necessary in the immediate aftermath of the recent hurricanes, social commentator Edmund Maduro is now calling for the curfew to be lifted or the hours further reduced. He […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 9:04 AM /
IRMA IN PICTURES: FSN homeless

IRMA IN PICTURES: FSN homeless

The Family Support Network (FSN) is usually a tower of strength for members of the community who seek food, counselling, and other forms of assistance. The building that housed the non-governmental organization’s operation in Road Town was among the many […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 8:22 AM /
You are not crazy – How to deal with hurricane trauma

You are not crazy – How to deal with hurricane trauma

By Dr Sylvia Simmonds Hurricane Irma has passed leaving major devastation of homes, businesses, and lives. The effects during and after a hurricane can have very strong emotional impact on those who experience the devastation. For those (male and female) […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 7:27 AM /
BVI resuming commercial flights on Monday

BVI resuming commercial flights on Monday

The Terrence B Lettsome International Airport will resume commercial flight operations tomorrow (October 2), Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Denniston Fraser today told the National Emergency Operations Centre. “The hours of operation will be from 7:30am to 5pm […]

by / on October 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM /
He was a good man – Premier lauds late VI Airlink owner

He was a good man – Premier lauds late VI Airlink owner

Premier Dr D Orlando has paid tribute to Captain Neville Brathwaite Sr – the owner of VI Airlink who passed away recently. He described the late citizen of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as a good man, an amazing pilot, […]

by / on October 1, 2017 at 2:20 PM /
Five dead, thousands lost everything in USVI

Five dead, thousands lost everything in USVI

While he expressed gratitude to the United States for its support following hurricanes Irma and Maria that ‘decimated’ his homeland last month, Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Kenneth Mapp announced that five people died, a ‘handful’ of others […]

by / on October 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM /
Wife of former BVI leader dies

Wife of former BVI leader dies

Lillian ‘Lily’ Romney, who is a businesswoman and wife of former Chief Minister Cyril Romney, has died. Her daughter Patricia Romney announced the passing on social networking site Facebook yesterday, September 30, adding that the days ahead will be ‘difficult’ […]

by / on October 1, 2017 at 1:50 PM /
UK sends 54 new officers; first batch leaves BVI

UK sends 54 new officers; first batch leaves BVI

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews yesterday welcomed and swore in a second group of officers from the United Kingdom (UK) as the first set ended its three-week tour of duty in the hurricane-ravaged British Virgin Islands on Wednesday of this […]

by / on September 29, 2017 at 3:32 PM /
Cell phones in class – Walwyn turns to technology

Cell phones in class – Walwyn turns to technology

While he urged residents to donate laptop computers to senior school students, education minister Myron Walwyn said those students will be allowed to use cellular phones in class, adding that Government has scrapped certain fees relating to technology in the education […]

by / on September 29, 2017 at 2:59 PM /