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REPORT: Company incorporation finally increases

REPORT: Company incorporation finally increases

For the first time in five years, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has recorded an increase in company incorporation for a second quarter – April to June. When compared to the second quarter last year, incorporation this year increased by […]

by / on August 17, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
FSN feeds 20 families since flooding

FSN feeds 20 families since flooding

While declaring that the Family Support Network (FSN) cannot accommodate persons who are seeking shelter as a result of the tropical wave that hit the territory last Monday, Director of the non-profit organization Dr Sylvia Simmons said approximately 20 families […]

by / on August 17, 2017 at 6:26 AM /
AUDIO: Sharman vows to ensure good governance

AUDIO: Sharman vows to ensure good governance

Newly appointed Auditor General Phil Sharman reported to work on Monday (August 14), vowing to serve the people and the House of Assembly, and to to ensure there is proper accountability and good governance in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 5:38 PM /
BVI under flash flood watch again

BVI under flash flood watch again

Just over a week after a tropical wave left widespread flooding and landslides in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), another flash flood watch has been declared for low lying and flood prone areas of the territory. It is in effect […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 4:07 PM /
Ground floor evacuated at Labour, Immigration

Ground floor evacuated at Labour, Immigration

The ground floor of both the Labour and Immigration Departments are still evacuated after being extensively flooded almost 10 days ago during a tropical wave that drenched sections of the territory. However, both departments, which are located in the same […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 3:38 PM /
BVI to welcome ‘excited’ governor next week

BVI to welcome ‘excited’ governor next week

Ahead of his arrival in the British Virgin Islands next week Monday (August 21) and his official swearing-in the following day, Governor Designate Augustus ‘Gus’ Jaspert said he is greatly looking forward to working with elected representatives and other people […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 3:09 PM /
Penn leading post-rain recovery task force

Penn leading post-rain recovery task force

The government has announced that a Recovery Task Force led by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Premier Brodrick Penn has been mobilised to lead a number of initiatives following a tropical wave that devastated sections of the territory […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 10:21 AM /
Students to spend 2 more weeks in school

Students to spend 2 more weeks in school

Due to the impending delay to the start of the upcoming school year, the Ministry of Education said it plans to extend the academic year to supplement the weeks that will be lost in September. “We pushed it (reopening of […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 9:19 AM /
Damage to beach project seems ‘significant’

Damage to beach project seems ‘significant’

While noting that the damage to the Brandywine Bay beach project seems significant, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources Ronald Smith-Berkeley said an assessment of the damage is underway and a report should be available next week. The […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 8:09 AM /
Walwyn upbeat – CXC releasing results this week

Walwyn upbeat – CXC releasing results this week

The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results will be released on Friday, and Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said he believes students locally have done well. The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), which administers CSEC exams to school-leaving students in the […]

by / on August 16, 2017 at 7:48 AM /