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NHI lauded -Walwyn, Smith praise gov’t at mid term

NHI lauded -Walwyn, Smith praise gov’t at mid term

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff In the middle of his government’s maximum four-year term, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has declared that he is proud of his administration’s accomplishments, adding that the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan is […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 8:53 AM /
BVI Airways gets more routes – New York, Orlando

BVI Airways gets more routes – New York, Orlando

BVI Airways has announced that the United States Department of Transportation has granted it “economic authority to operate non-stop flights between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and New York City”. “Additionally, the carrier has received authority to operate nonstop flights […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 8:42 AM /
Fraser suggests natives have right to feel entitled

Fraser suggests natives have right to feel entitled

Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has chided persons who have been telling natives of the British Virgin Islands to drop their ‘entitlement’ attitude. He suggested that natives have a right to feel entitled to certain benefits because the […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 8:38 AM /
Man found guilty of incest

Man found guilty of incest

British Virgin Islands native Frandi Thomas has been convicted of four counts of incest – sexual intercourse with a person to whom he is closely related. A nine-member jury found the Tortola resident guilty in the High Court on Friday, […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Premier on appointment of expats: LIMITED OPTIONS

Premier on appointment of expats: LIMITED OPTIONS

Still facing criticism for allowing a number of non-belongers to be appointed to some of the most powerful positions in the public service, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday tried to explain the reason for a number of the appointments, […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 7:05 AM /
LIAT facing widespread disruption – Tortola affected

LIAT facing widespread disruption – Tortola affected

The operation of regional carrier LIAT has been hit by widespread flight delays and cancellations, resulting from another round of industrial action. The disruption has affected flights to and from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, as well as other […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 6:37 AM /
Archer to feature in Power Moves Series

Archer to feature in Power Moves Series

PRESS RELEASE: When we think of summer months we think of the sun, beach, travels, BBQs, kids on vacation, and summer adventures just to say the least. Well, summer months with David D. Archer Jr can be another opportunity to invest in […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 5:09 AM /
Kathlyn Archibald-Drew – District 1

Kathlyn Archibald-Drew – District 1

  Hi, I am Kathlyn Archibald-Drew. I hail from the serene lands of District One and serve as a proud student of Cedar International. My family first recognised my ability to sing when I was only three years old. By […]

by / on June 7, 2017 at 5:08 AM /
RiteWay shores up

RiteWay shores up

Brand new metal bars have been installed at the entrance to the RiteWay supermarket in Road Town. In recent times, the establishment has been hit by two major robberies. In both of those incidents, the gunmen reportedly exited the supermarket, […]

by / on June 6, 2017 at 3:18 PM /
Penn chides resorts trying to ‘squeeze out’ locals

Penn chides resorts trying to ‘squeeze out’ locals

A number of hotels and resorts in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have been telling local operators of charter vessels not to pick up their guests, according to Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn, who added that the said hotels […]

by / on June 6, 2017 at 2:01 PM /