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‘We want you to clean up your yards’ – Israel

‘We want you to clean up your yards’ – Israel

While appealing for residents to join in the fight against mosquitoes, Vector Control Manager Minchington Israel said his unit has doubled the number of trucks involved in fogging, adding that the aim is to ensure the entire territory is fogged. […]

by / on August 29, 2017 at 2:17 PM /
Border security may have to be expanded – Matthews

Border security may have to be expanded – Matthews

The British Virgin Islands may have to expand its marine and border surveillance capability, said Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews. One of the areas in which he said expansion is necessary is CCTV coverage. “My ambition in the future is […]

by / on August 29, 2017 at 10:13 AM /
Destruction looms – Too many young men lost

Destruction looms – Too many young men lost

A chaplain at Her Majesty’s Prison Walter Barrett has lamented that a number of young men in the territory have lost their way, adding that they are ending up in prison because they lack the benefit of positive role models. […]

by / on August 29, 2017 at 8:56 AM /
Drug bust at airport

Drug bust at airport

Law enforcers have launched an investigation into a drug bust at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport, Beef Island. Reports reaching BVI News Online are that various parcels containing marijuana were found at the airport a few days ago. A Customs […]

by / on August 29, 2017 at 6:54 AM /
Back to school treat – Cosby show actress coming

Back to school treat – Cosby show actress coming

The West End Community Centre Committee has announced that its annual ‘Back 2 School Fair’ will be held on Saturday (September 2), featuring guest motivational speaker Keshia Knight Pulliam. Pulliam, who is an American actress, is best known for her […]

by / on August 29, 2017 at 6:01 AM /
Youth charged for a second prison wounding

Youth charged for a second prison wounding

Shakoy Lavacia, 22, is fast developing a lengthy rap sheet since he was locked up at Her Majesty’s Prison. Police, on Saturday, charged him in relation to a second serious case of wounding that happened within the past few months […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 4:03 PM /
Many not insured – Penn calls for more options

Many not insured – Penn calls for more options

The government’s Recovery Task Force established after widespread flooding this month has found it necessary to call for a micro-insurance scheme that targets low-income residents and small businesses. It also proposed the option of including content coverage in relation to […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 2:46 PM /
Fresh persons needed for high posts; Adams leaving

Fresh persons needed for high posts; Adams leaving

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Rosalie Adams, who has a few months remaining in the post of Deputy Governor of the British Virgin Islands, said the opportunity is ripe for ‘fresh persons’ to be prepared for top public […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 11:56 AM /
Twice the price -Telecom firms making life harder

Twice the price -Telecom firms making life harder

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Telecommunication providers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have refused to use interconnection arrangements in the territory that could make internet cheaper and faster for their customers, said Internet Strategist and Advisor to […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 10:47 AM /
$95K jump in reward for info on murder

$95K jump in reward for info on murder

The government is providing $95,000 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person responsible for the gun murder of Ashburn Dawson on March 10. The High Court Registry employee was murdered after nightfall near the Sunday […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 10:35 AM /