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Fresh persons needed for high posts; Adams leaving

Fresh persons needed for high posts; Adams leaving

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Rosalie Adams, who has a few months remaining in the post of Deputy Governor of the British Virgin Islands, said the opportunity is ripe for ‘fresh persons’ to be prepared for top public […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 11:56 AM /
Twice the price -Telecom firms making life harder

Twice the price -Telecom firms making life harder

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Telecommunication providers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have refused to use interconnection arrangements in the territory that could make internet cheaper and faster for their customers, said Internet Strategist and Advisor to […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 10:47 AM /
$95K jump in reward for info on murder

$95K jump in reward for info on murder

The government is providing $95,000 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person responsible for the gun murder of Ashburn Dawson on March 10. The High Court Registry employee was murdered after nightfall near the Sunday […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 10:35 AM /
Rymer banking on ‘fair share’ of tourists

Rymer banking on ‘fair share’ of tourists

While expressing disappointment that the government’s promise of direct airlift between Miami and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has not materialized, businessman Quito Rymer said he is pleased that the territory continues to get its ‘fair share’ of tourists despite […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 8:14 AM /
Motorists endangering lives on ‘closed’ roads

Motorists endangering lives on ‘closed’ roads

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has accused motorists of endangering lives by disobeying ‘Road Closed’ signs that have been erected to facilitate road repairs – some of which are being done ‘into the night’. He indicated that such […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 7:32 AM /
The true meaning of national prosperity

The true meaning of national prosperity

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Now, this economics layman has learned rather late in his life that gross domestic product is not the alpha and omega of a country’s prosperity. The argument he has accepted this August, 2017 AD, is that […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
The flood that cancelled emancipation festivities

The flood that cancelled emancipation festivities

By Alred Frett, Contributor As the world turns we continue to be burdened globally by social and climatic changes – typhoon in China, hurricane in Texas, floods in the West Indies, wars in the Middle East, lies and deceit in […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 6:59 AM /
21-room hotel to open December in CGB

21-room hotel to open December in CGB

Local businessman Quito Rymer said his brand new 21-room hotel located in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, will open as Quito’s Inn in mid-December this year. “There are 18 deluxe rooms and three suites… We will be offering a swimming pool […]

by / on August 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM /
We must do things differently – climate change board

We must do things differently – climate change board

The recently appointed Board of the Climate Change Trust Fund said the territory must get in the habit of doing things differently if it is to better deal with natural disasters such as the August 7 tropical wave that resulted […]

by / on August 25, 2017 at 3:08 PM /
Probe underway – Criminals leave prison at night?

Probe underway – Criminals leave prison at night?

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist BVI News Online has confirmed that a probe is underway amid claims that criminals serving time at Her Majesty’s Prison are leaving the facility at night. Usually impeccable sources have told our news team […]

by / on August 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM /