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 […]
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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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]