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Call made for more religious leaders to enter politics

Call made for more religious leaders to enter politics

Local clergyman, Dr. Melvin Turnbull has said there is a need for more religious leaders to be elected to sit at the political table and not just persons who are good at talking themselves into positions of authority. Dr. Turnbull, […]

by / on November 8, 2017 at 8:40 AM /
Late Police Inspector given grand send off

Late Police Inspector given grand send off

Amid torrential rainfall, hundreds of mourners turned out at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church today to pay their last respects to late Police Inspector, Francia James-Liburd during a thanksgiving service. Inspector James-Liburd who served in the Royal Virgin Islands […]

by / on November 7, 2017 at 3:44 PM /
REPENT! Local preacher says witchcraft, incest rampant in BVI

REPENT! Local preacher says witchcraft, incest rampant in BVI

  Local preacher, Ava Baird has reiterated calls for repentance throughout the territory, claiming that ungodly acts such as witchcraft, homosexuality and incest are rampant locally. The female preacher made the call while addressing a large crowd at the staging […]

by / on November 7, 2017 at 6:54 AM /
PHOTOS: Christians pledge faithfulness to God

PHOTOS: Christians pledge faithfulness to God

The BVI Christian Council has made a resolution pledging repentance, obedience and greater faithfulness to God. The commitment was made at  a National Service of Thanksgiving and Unity event held at Queen Elizabeth Park, Tortola yesterday. The event comes at a […]

by / on November 6, 2017 at 3:48 PM /
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 /