Education Minister Myron Walwyn was on the brink of delivering on a promise he made to complete 32 new classrooms at the Elmore Stoutt High School in time for the new school year. But now he has been stopped in […]
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We won’t run out of food, water, fuel – Premier
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said while there is only enough food on the territory’s main Island, Tortola, to last for less than a month, more will be arriving soon. The Premier also stated that there is enough fuel […]
Gov’t to ease tax on building materials
As the territory prepares to start rebuilding after a category-5 hurricane, Irma, wreaked havoc on its islands last week, plans are being put in place to lessen taxes on construction materials. This is according to a media release issued by […]
Airline starts commercial flights from Tortola tomorrow
As some persons in the British Virgin Islands scurry to evacuate the territory following the destructive passing of Hurricane Irma, one commercial airline that usually services the territory has introduced a flight from Tortola to San Juan in Puerto Rico. […]
Gov’t to host meeting series with BVI businesses
PRESS RELEASE: Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr D Orlando Smith, will be conducting a series of meetings with members of the business community to hear from them about their losses and concerns, and also to address matters such as […]
SVG Gov’t Delegation Visiting the BVI
An official delegation from the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), comprised of Hon. Saboto Caesar, Hon. Camilo Gonsalves and three technicians will be making a post Hurricane Irma visit to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from 7:30 […]
Full electricity restoration could take 6 months
It will probably take two months before electricity is fully returned to the city of Road Town and a whole six months for the rest of the territory. This is according to Minister of Communications and Works, Mark Vanterpool. “Electricity, […]
Insurance companies ready; property-owners told to claim
Insurance companies in the British Virgin Islands have promised to start the claims process for its clients – whose businesses, homes and other properties were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma – by next Monday, September 18. “Collectively, the insurance […]
Premier to discuss loan reprieve; banks reopen tomorrow
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has announced that banks in the territory have agreed to collectively open for business tomorrow, September 13; adding that businesses with internet access will be able to pay salaries directly to their employees’ bank accounts. “[Also], […]
Some prisoners captured – Police Commissioner
Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews, has revealed that some of the prisoners who broke out of Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut, during the hurricane have been captured. The Commissioner did not list the number of escapees nabbed or their names. […]
