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Politicians ‘seem afraid’ to shake up yachting industry

Politicians ‘seem afraid’ to shake up yachting industry

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff An air of helplessness permeated the parliament this morning as lawmakers from both sides of the political divide clamoured for legislation to help put an end to what they consider to be the […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 4:29 PM /
People through the ‘whole’ BVI seeking jobs

People through the ‘whole’ BVI seeking jobs

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has brought back into sharp focus, the issue of unemployment in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He told the House of Assembly this morning that persons throughout the territory have been sending him Whatsapp […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 1:49 PM /
Walwyn wants locally based boats to also pay more;  end to seasonal rates

Walwyn wants locally based boats to also pay more; end to seasonal rates

While declaring that the government should not be afraid to charge for its assets, Minister of Education and Culture Myron Walwyn said people who own BVI-Based boats should also lose a seasonal privilege they are being allowed regarding cruising permits. […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM /
INSPIRE BVI: ‘I love him like hog love mud’

INSPIRE BVI: ‘I love him like hog love mud’

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Marriott was expected to pack her belongings and storm out of the relationship when her husband Gregory Smith lost his sight in 1993. But her unshakable love and commitment to the man she […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 9:07 AM /
International artistes end Jazz show in style

International artistes end Jazz show in style

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Despite intermittent rainfall, patrons stayed at Tortola Pier Park on Saturday night to soak up two spectacular performances packed into about three hours, ending close to dawn on Sunday. Dean Fraser out of […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 8:43 AM /
Man ‘followed’ friends into marijuana habit

Man ‘followed’ friends into marijuana habit

A Long Look resident, who indicated in court that his friends influenced him to start using marijuana, has pleaded guilty to possession of 9.4 grams of the illegal substance. Curtis Eddy, 26, said he was “young and dumb” when he […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 7:27 AM /
ARREST BLOTTER – May 14 to 20

ARREST BLOTTER – May 14 to 20

Eight persons were charged with various offences within the period May 14 to 20. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, in its weekly Arrest Blotter, listed those persons and charges as follows: Unlawful possession of cannabis On 14-05-2017 at 1800hrs […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 6:40 AM /
Barbers, beauticians cautioned

Barbers, beauticians cautioned

Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer Yolanda Penn has found it necessary to issue a public reminder for all nail technicians, hair stylists and barbers to be certified or licensed in order to operate in the British Virgin Islands. Penn noted […]

by / on May 29, 2017 at 5:14 AM /
Car bursts into flames on Windy Hill

Car bursts into flames on Windy Hill

A motorcar burst into flames at Windy Hill on Tortola this evening, but no one was injured. It is not clear what caused the blaze, which eventually was extinguished by firefighters.

by / on May 28, 2017 at 9:00 PM /
Manchester: good versus evil

Manchester: good versus evil

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The west is completely naive about the evil it faces in Fundamentalist Islam. Like a foolish virgin, it believes it can convert an evil and murderous psychopath, into a compassionate soul. It will take further tragic […]

by / on May 28, 2017 at 10:44 AM /