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Winair restores fuel charges

Winair restores fuel charges

Windward Island Airways (Winair) said it will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel, commencing April 10. “Due to increasing world oil prices, Winair will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel commencing April 10, 2017. […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM /
Less than 3 months – BVI getting clearer consumer protection view

Less than 3 months – BVI getting clearer consumer protection view

Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn recently gave an assurance that a policy document on consumer protection will be ready for discussion as well as presentation to Attorney General Baba Aziz within three months. “I want to assure that the […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:51 AM /
Eggs-perts Easter Reading Camp kicks off next week

Eggs-perts Easter Reading Camp kicks off next week

PRESS RELEASE – With the Easter season on the heels and school being out for that celebratory time, Write To Read will be hosting the third annual ‘Eggs-perts Easter Camp’; a programme that is primarily geared at focusing on developing […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:30 AM /
NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers

Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has called on the National Health Insurance (NHI) to desist from searching for the cheapest healthcare providers, adding that such cheapening of healthcare services may be bad for some patients. “I want to […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:28 AM /
An international fleet race ready for the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

An international fleet race ready for the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

PRESS RELEASE – Many of this year’s participants in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival made their way ashore today to register for a week of world-class racing out of Nanny Cay, Tortola. The Marina is alive with activity […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
Cavaliers crushes Vincy in FLOW, Superfast LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament

Cavaliers crushes Vincy in FLOW, Superfast LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament

PRESS RELEASE – As the FLOW, SUPERFAST LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament heads down to the wire and teams vie for Play Off spots, the Cavaliers dealt the Vincy a devastating blow at the other end of the Premier League Table. Winning […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 7:25 AM /
Fahie remains vigilant for Malone

Fahie remains vigilant for Malone

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Frahie has told the government publicly that he is watching closely to see if an employment contract for Guy Malone will be extended for him to serve about two-and-a-half more years as Chief Executive Officer […]

by / on March 28, 2017 at 6:51 AM /
Airline announces flights from BVI to Dom Rep

Airline announces flights from BVI to Dom Rep

InterCaribbean Airways today announced that it increase destinations from Beef Island (EIS) in the British Virgin Islands, with new non-stop flights to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The service, which will be provided with 30-seater Embraer120 equipment, will commence […]

by / on March 27, 2017 at 4:55 PM /
Governor won’t fulfil some of Fahie’s wishes

Governor won’t fulfil some of Fahie’s wishes

Amid increased calls for him to take further action against the National Democratic Party government, Governor John Duncan has noted that he does not intend to get directly involved in certain issues, including those relating to the House of Assembly. […]

by / on March 27, 2017 at 4:18 PM /
‘Zero-tolerance approach to violence’

‘Zero-tolerance approach to violence’

Recently appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Trefor Grant has made a public appeal for persons to put violence aside when they attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. He said there […]

by / on March 27, 2017 at 8:06 AM /