Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has told representative of the Second Electoral District Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull that buildings cannot provide policing. He made the remark after the political representative raised concern that the Cane Garden Bay Police Station still remained […]
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22 more employed – Gov’t upgrades for flights
In anticipation of the impending runway extension as well as the resumption of service by BVI Airways, the management of Terrence B Lettsome International Airport said it is undertaking various measures aimed at increasing staff and improving the airport. Managing […]
Four to be honoured at 2017 NLBC Award Service
PRESS RELEASE: The New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) will be honouring four persons at this year’s annual Unsung Heroes Award Service. Being honoured this year are former Deputy Governor, Mr Elton Georges; nurse turned chef, Mrs Jennifer Bertie; teacher, Mrs […]
Women rise against airport: WHERE IS THE MONEY?
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff The two female Government lawmakers in the House of Assembly have challenged their colleagues to furnish the British Virgin Islands (BVI) with evidence that the territory can now afford the expansion of the […]
Bigger budget; less service: WHERE IS THE MONEY?
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff The National Democratic Party administration is being challenged to reverse what is being described as a troubling trend, whereby Government has been increasing the territory’s budget by several millions annually, though reducing services […]
USVI p#ssed over Obama visit, BVI parliament told
A government lawmaker today had to retract the word ‘p#ssed’, which he used in the House of Assembly while claiming that the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) is envious of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) due to recent developments including […]
Details of bloody gun fight revealed in court
Kani Hazel, who is accused of shooting a man during a fight last year, was hauled before the Magistrate’s Court today, February 23. The 20-year-old accused is charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and unlawful […]
Vanterpool: I am not interested in leading NDP
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff While declaring that he has never seen a more impressive group of potential leaders than those now in the governing National Democratic Party (NDP), Mark Vanterpool said he is not among persons jostling […]
Masa testifies in gun trial – VERDICT NEARS
Both the prosecution and defence have closed their initial trial arguments in relation to the gun case involving well-known social media personality Ramoamasagana ‘Masa’ Pemberton. Pemberton is charged with unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo is […]
NEW PLAN: Margaritaville not coming this year!
Margaritaville is not likely to start operating in the British Virgin Islands until perhaps the next two years; this as Government charts new plans for the building that was to be constructed at Tortola Pier Park to house the multi-national […]