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McMaster promises solution to sewage water along highway

McMaster promises solution to sewage water along highway

Motorists and pedestrians traversing the James Walter Francis Highway are being told that they will soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief as plans are afoot to correct the disturbing issue of sewage water flowing along  the roadway […]

by / on November 3, 2017 at 11:51 AM /
Word on the Street: Should expat looters be deported?

Word on the Street: Should expat looters be deported?

Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering announced recently that following discussions, it was agreed that expatriates who were convicted and sentenced by the court for post-hurricane looting would be deported. Under the law, the governor may order the deportation of any […]

by / on November 2, 2017 at 7:17 AM /
Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation

Trellis Bay Market records $100k loss; resumes operation

The Trellis Bay Market which was hard hit by recent hurricanes and suffered over $100,000 in losses has partially reopened for business and will be hosting its iconic full moon party this weekend. In an interview with BVI News Online, manager […]

by / on November 2, 2017 at 6:29 AM /
O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics

O’Neal pledges speedy recovery for Ninth District, blast critics

While dismissing claims that his representation in the Ninth District is grossly lacking, Dr. Hubert O’Neal has assured residents he is working overtime to ensure Virgin Gorda and Anegada are among the first to recover from the devastation caused by […]

by / on November 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers

Residents told to boycott: Name, shame price gougers

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist While the British Virgin Islands await the long-promised consumer protection legislation, residents are being told to sound an alarm, and boycott local businesses that are price gouging. The call came from Junior Minister for […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:40 AM /
Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting

Marché looking to reopen tomorrow; laments looting

Despite recording significant losses due to the passage of two hurricanes and subsequent lootings, local hot spot Marché Bar and Grill is looking to reopen for business tomorrow with the promise of a new and improved experience for customers. “We […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:35 AM /
Expat looters to be deported

Expat looters to be deported

Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has said expatriate residents who were involved in post-hurricane looting will be deported from the British Virgin Islands. While speaking during a recent community forum, Pickering said the government has already held discussions on the […]

by / on October 30, 2017 at 7:30 AM /
Family mourns: Former First Lady laid to rest

Family mourns: Former First Lady laid to rest

Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Mourning family members of former First lady Lillian Romney clung to each other for comfort as they stood over Lilly’s white and gold casket where her lifeless body rested. Relatives wept as they said final goodbyes […]

by / on October 28, 2017 at 2:55 PM /
Fairwell Inez Turnbull!

Fairwell Inez Turnbull!

Scores of persons turned out today at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church for the Thanksgiving Service of late educator, Inez Turnbull. She died on September 30 at 89 years old. Turnbull was hailed today for contributing more than four […]

by / on October 28, 2017 at 1:05 PM /
Accused murderer, two other inmates still at large

Accused murderer, two other inmates still at large

A man charged with murder is still on the loose after escaping from Her Majesty’s Prison following Hurricane Irma. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the escapee is Dominican Republic native, Santo Hernandez. He is accused of murdering Alston […]

by / on October 27, 2017 at 6:19 PM /