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. […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]