First District Representative and Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has accused Education Minister Myron Walwyn of breaking the law. The Opposition Leader claimed Walwyn signed ‘phoney contracts’ to repair Leonora Delville Primary School, which is located in Fahie’s constituency. He said […]
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Historic! North and South vow to end Korean war
Ilsan, South Korea (CNN) — The leaders of North and South Korea have committed themselves to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to bring a formal end to the Korean War, 65 years after hostilities ceased. In a […]

UK donates armed response vehicles to RVIPF
The United Kingdom has donated two armed response vehicles to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The vehicles are specially equipped for the territory’s terrain and are primarily for transporting the newly-trained and enhanced Armed Response Unit. Governor Augustus […]

BVI behind | Months till major cruise ships return
The British Virgin Islands will have to wait another few months before major cruise lines return to the territory, Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has said. While speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, the minister forecast that […]

Still negotiating with UK; 6 approved for recovery board
While stating that negotiations with the United Kingdom are ongoing, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said six persons have been approved for appointment to the Recovery Agency Board, so far. Robert Mathavious has been confirmed as chairman, while other approved […]

Road paved this month back in disrepair
A section of the roadway in Paraquita Bay has reverted to a state of disrepair; mere days after the Ministry of Communications and Works underwent a road repair project in the area. The damaged roadway is located a short distance […]

Over 15 kilos | Visitor hides cocaine in suitcase, court hears
A Jamaican visitor who was held last week trying to smuggle more than 15 kilograms of cocaine through the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport has made an appearance in the Magistrate’s Court. Twenty-two-year-old Jillany Mullings is charged with importation of […]

Defying the odds | Differently abled local earns diploma
By Esther Durand, BVI News Journalist A 19-year-old differently abled local has defied the odds and has successfully earned his high school diploma with an extraordinary 3.29 Grade Point Average. Joshua Lawrence, who now has his eyes set on becoming a […]

Shipping Registry applications move online
Government has launched an online application portal for the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry. The new system was launched on April 15 and allows seafarers to apply for endorsements that recognise a certificate of competency. Seafarers can also use the system […]

Sugar Boys still on top
PRESS RELEASE: Derol Redhead rescued all three points for the table-topping Sugar Boys on Sunday, Apri 22, as his 84th-minute strike secured a 3-2 win over Panthers FC. Meanwhile, Old Madrid FC leapfrogged the Islanders FC into third place with […]