BVI News Online has been informed that, moments before US Virgin Islands native Treh Williams was found hanging in his cell at Her Majesty’s Prison, he was refusing to eat, and was reprimanded for not obeying certain instructions. Reports from […]
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Arch rivals clash over who ‘wasted’ public funds
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie is likely to be investigated for more than $600,000 that was spent on a study to test the feasibility of establishing a medical school in the British Virgin Islands while he served as minister […]
Fahie wants special law, incentive to protect CCT
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie said the government and its Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) should formulate regulations and legislation to protect local companies, adding that a special incentive should be provided to the only telecom company that is fully […]
Lawmakers bemoan murders: Prayer needed daily
With three murders reported in the British Virgin Islands since the start of the year, some government lawmakers yesterday suggested that something is amiss, adding that divine intervention is now needed more than ever. Representative of the Sixth Electoral District […]
3 investors knocking; education board approved
While successfully seeking approval to appoint a board to start regulating tertiary education locally, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn yesterday announced that at least three investors already are seeking to operate territory institutions in the British Virgin Islands. “We have […]
Booths are to be Registered for Virgin Gorda Festival
PRESS RELEASE – Food vendors and businesses participating in the upcoming Virgin Gorda Easter Festival are to register their booths by March 31. Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mrs. Yolanda Penn said this notice applies to all stalls and vending […]
BREAKING NEWS: Student in hospital after suicide attempt
A student is in stable condition at Peebles Hospital following a suicide attempt today, March 21. Details of how the incident unfolded are still sketchy. BVI News Online will provide more information when it becomes available.
Net Neutrality: How will it affect the Caribbean telecoms industry?
PRESS RELEASE – Net Neutrality was high on the agenda at today’s inter-governmental CTU Executive Council meeting in Antigua with attendees zeroing in on the issue of the impact of Net Neutrality on investment in the region. Commenting on the […]
Fraser appeals for phone number portability
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff While declaring that he is tired of complaining about the relatively poor service being provided by telephone companies in the British Virgin Islands, member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser today called for […]
Carrot Bay man charged with rape
Police said a resident of Carrot Bay on Tortola has been charged with one count of rape. He is 46-year-old Cuthbert Robinson. While confirming that the charge has been laid, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force did not give details […]