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Branson upbeat about new tourism venture in BVI

Branson upbeat about new tourism venture in BVI

The BVI Tourist Board is upbeat about the economic prospects of a dive site being established locally by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, who said a World War II ship will be placed under water as an artificial reef to […]

by / on April 11, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Gov’t told foreign investors not giving enough

Gov’t told foreign investors not giving enough

A lawmaker in the British Virgin Islands, Delores Christopher, has expressed concern that the government is not demanding enough from foreign investors who intend to set up shop in the territory. “We somehow must ask and seek out to get […]

by / on April 11, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
‘We are recovering’

‘We are recovering’

While noting that economic recovery is now taking place on Virgin Gorda, political representative of the island Dr Hubert O’Neal urged persons in the villa rental business to better position themselves for money-making opportunities such as sailing regattas. He noted […]

by / on April 11, 2017 at 7:38 AM /
Gun jammed – Motorist aims at pedestrian

Gun jammed – Motorist aims at pedestrian

A motorist reportedly pulled a gun at a young man on the weekend, but no shot emerged from the weapon when the trigger was pulled, BVI News Online has been informed by usually credible sources. Details of the incident area […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 12:52 PM /
Flow losing managing director, head of marketing

Flow losing managing director, head of marketing

Managing Director of FLOW BVI Tim Ringsdore and Marketing Manager Sarah Graham are leaving the telecommunications company. Ringsdore, who was announced as the firm’s new boss in November 2015, will leave the job this month. Graham, who was first introduced […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM /
Premier to make two audits for VIP gov’t public

Premier to make two audits for VIP gov’t public

When the House of Assembly meets on Tuesday (April 18), Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith will present two of the long delayed auditor general’s reports to the public. The Order Paper for that sitting, which was […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 8:56 AM /
Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver  projects

Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver projects

The Ministry of Communication and Works said it is now using a cheaper means of getting capital projects done quicker throughout the territory. According to permanent secretary in the ministry, Anthony McMaster, private/public partnerships are now the norm. He stated […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Gov’t to pay over $286K in airport case – COURT

Gov’t to pay over $286K in airport case – COURT

The government has lost a long-running legal battle brought by businessman Glanville Penn, who has been awarded $286,796 as well as legal costs. Penn, who operates the Turtle Dove Restaurant at Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, had taken the Attorney […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
‘A lot of us cry inside’ – Lifeline launched

‘A lot of us cry inside’ – Lifeline launched

Newly crowned Mrs BVI Zoe Walcott-McMillan said she will use her personal setbacks, including the end of her marriage, as a motivation to other persons who are going through tough times in the community. She said her experience has made […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 7:02 AM /
Luke appointed to territory’s football association

Luke appointed to territory’s football association

The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the appointment of Juliana Luke as its new general secretary, following what it said was the ‘successful interim term’ of Paul Hewlett. “Hewlett came into the Association and added new dimensions of professionalism […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM /