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Motorist caught stealing goods from Bobby’s

Motorist caught stealing goods from Bobby’s

An observant police officer yesterday prevented a resident of Horsepath from stealing various boxes of goods belonging to Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town, Tortola. BVI News Online has confirmed that the offender was locked up at Road Town Police Station, […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM /
Two-year Brexit starts – NO TURNING BACK

Two-year Brexit starts – NO TURNING BACK

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – Britain’s departure from the European Union is “an historic moment from which there can be no turning back”, Theresa May has told MPs. The prime minister said it was a “unique opportunity” to “shape a […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 12:03 PM /
Money in budget for 2015 increments

Money in budget for 2015 increments

Director of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stevens said funds have been allocated in the 2017 budget to pay performance increments for the year 2015. She made the disclosure while responding to questions posed in a recent meeting of the Standing Finance […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 11:17 AM /
Premier brings clarity: Governor already got $528K

Premier brings clarity: Governor already got $528K

The Ministry of Finance is now declaring that a total $528,000 was made available in the budget for internal security before Governor John Duncan used his constitutional powers to force Government to allocate additional funds to the aforementioned area. Governor […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Leading by example: Group bans plastic at event

Leading by example: Group bans plastic at event

While promoting a reduction in the usage of items such as plastic water bottles, a group known as TEDxRoadTown said it wants to motivate the wider community to ‘go green’ by using only items that are biodegradable, user-friendly, and free […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 7:45 AM /
Sewage flowing from yard to yard

Sewage flowing from yard to yard

While lamenting that some residents have sewage running into their neighbours’ yards, representative of the Fifth Electoral District Delores Christopher recently indicated that she wants the Planning Department to thread more carefully when granting approval for the construction of living […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
BVI gets $1.3 million for climate change project

BVI gets $1.3 million for climate change project

PRESS RELEASE – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering has announced that the Territory was allotted Euro 1,297,384 (approximately USD $1,378,081) in resources to design and implement physical adaptation projects. Minister Pickering […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 6:22 AM /
“Seek knowledge before vengeance”

“Seek knowledge before vengeance”

By Sandra Phillip Hodge, Contributor On Sunday, March 26, we laid our dear brother, “Pupa Ken” to rest. My heartfelt gratitude to all who have been a source of comfort, help, encouragement, and inspiration since his passing on March 4th. […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 6:20 AM /
Digicel giving customers up to 3GB of data free

Digicel giving customers up to 3GB of data free

PRESS RELEASE – Digicel announced today the launch of Quick Pick Plans, which gives customers up to 3GB of data, access to all their favourite social media applications plus unlimited talk to stay connected with the things they love. Jam-packed […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 6:20 AM /
‘Our story must be told’

‘Our story must be told’

The Lions Club of Tortola is to embark on a campaign to raise funds for the construction of a Heritage Resource Centre, which the organization said will play a key role in helping to document and preserve local culture. The […]

by / on March 29, 2017 at 6:00 AM /