Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said the construction of 32 additional classrooms has started at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in Road Town, adding that major works will soon commence at Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda. “I made […]

BVI Airways announced this morning that it has received a revised Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from its United Kingdom-based regulator – Air Safety Support International. The certificate grants the airline authority to operate its Avro Regional Jet 100 from the […]

Akeem Leonard outperformed five contestants to win a local competition, which targets the startup entrepreneurial community in an effort to enhance the British Virgin Islands economy. Leonard – chief executive officer of GreenCrete BVI – won a cheque valued at […]

At a time when his government is being accused of paying scant regard to transparency and accountability, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has underscored the importance of holding civil servants and elected representatives accountable. “I believe that prudent and responsible […]

A tearful Clifton Scatliffe was remanded in custody yesterday, pending sentencing for violating a court order that stipulated he should stay away from his sister. When he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards, the 53-year-old offender pleaded guilty to breach […]

While inviting the general public to its ‘Mix and Mingle’ event to be held at R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond this evening (January 25), the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) said the event is an example that the organization […]

PRESS RELEASE: The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service has issued a strong reminder for persons to be vigilant of potential fire hazards and to dispose of their garbage at the incinerator in Pock Wood Pond. Chief Fire Officer Zebalon […]

By Sandra Phillip Hodge, Contributor They are generally from an immigrant background, uneducated, under-developed, have been victimized from birth, and are unable to defend themselves. You see them as you drive by in your motor car. They’re walking on the […]

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – Usain Bolt will have to hand back one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Jamaican team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance. Carter was part of the Jamaican quartet that won the […]

Persons on the main island of Tortola seem iffy about their wish coming true, but they are wishing anyways. A number of them told BVI News Online they want to meet the former United States President Barack Obama and his […]