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Great expectation – John Duncan lauded

Great expectation – John Duncan lauded

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said former governor John Duncan was a strong supporter of policing and security in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), adding that he is confident the new governor will similarly be steadfast regarding the issue of […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 9:43 AM /
Politics took a wrong turn in the BVI – Dawson

Politics took a wrong turn in the BVI – Dawson

While making it clear that he does not intend to leave the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) although he will relocate to head a community college in Anguilla, Dr Karl Dawson said he is not pleased with the divisive turn the […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 8:57 AM /
Minister tells region learn from ‘ship’ decision

Minister tells region learn from ‘ship’ decision

Minister responsible for telecommunication Mark Vanterpool yesterday told persons attending a regional conference on internet-related issues that there are lessons for them to learn from a decision the British Virgin Islands (BVI) took recently to turn down assistance offered by […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 8:50 AM /
Extra money handy – more than half already used

Extra money handy – more than half already used

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) already spent more than half of the additional $800,000 it received some five months ago. The RVIPF received the money after the previous Governor, John Duncan, exercised […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 7:08 AM /
Cemetery to get facelift

Cemetery to get facelift

Representative of the Ninth Electoral District Dr Hubert O’Neal has disclosed that, through a community effort, improvement works are to be undertaken at the cemetery on Virgin Gorda. He stated that – among other things – there will be a […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

PRESS RELEASE: Shortly after realizing the effects of the heavy rains which resulted from the recent passage of a tropical wave, the Department of Disaster Management called on members of the Tortola Lions Club to assist in any way possible. […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:45 AM /
FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

PRESS RELEASE: In the aftermath of one of the worst storms to impact the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in 30 years, Digicel remains committed to the relief efforts through a partnership with the Family Support Network (FSN), with a text […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:40 AM /
UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

Moments before Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie today made another call for transparency and accountability in the British Virgin Islands, the territory’s government declared that it welcomes the United Kingdom’s assistance in those and areas aimed at ensuring good […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 6:17 PM /
PHOTOS: Governor promises open ears, no nonsense

PHOTOS: Governor promises open ears, no nonsense

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist While promising to be an approachable administrator who will listen to all views, newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today made it clear that he will take a no-nonsense approach to preserving the best […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 4:12 PM /
New gov tours, lauds post-rain leadership

New gov tours, lauds post-rain leadership

Newly appointed governor Augustus Jaspert today spoke highly of the government and people of the British Virgin Islands following his assessment of post-rain recovery efforts. He hit the ground running yesterday, moments after he touched the tarmac at Terrence B […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 2:27 PM /