The BVI has received US$552,297 through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to assist with post-Philippe recovery efforts. It is not yet clear how the BVI government will choose to use these funds, in light of the extensive damage […]
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Public service leaders complete customer service course
The public service has announced that customer service leaders have completed the “Train the Trainer Customer Service Course,” facilitated by Virgin Atlantic Limited. The training was conducted through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute and engaged individuals in sessions […]
BVI airports closing as Hurricane Tammy passes
The following is a media release from the BVI Airports Authority. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr Kurt Menal is informing the travelling public of the following airport closures today October 21 as a result of Hurricane Tammy […]
We should only have deceased nat’l heroes! The dead can’t screw up
Persons awarded the title of BVI National Hero should already be deceased, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested. Fraser gave that indication as lawmakers debated the list of persons in the House of Assembly that were selected for the […]
Our economy is not in a slump!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has moved to defend the BVI economy, stating that there is enough activity to prove that the territory is financially stable and isn’t headed for a crash. At a recent press conference, media owner and political […]
BVI hospital gets praises from St Lucia’s Health Minister
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital (DOSH) has received high praises for its processes and level of care from the St Lucian Minister for Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs, Moses Jn. Baptiste. Minister Baptiste recently visited the hospital during an […]
Rymer and team assess drainage ahead of TS Tammy
Communications & Works Minister Kye Rymer led a team through several areas of Road Town to assess the drainage situation ahead of Tropical Storm Tammy. The delegation included Deputy Premier Lorna Smith; Health Minister Vincent Wheatley; Junior Minister for Agriculture […]
Delays in CCTV network rollout, but system ‘never been better’
Police Commissioner Mark Collins has assured residents that CCTV camera systems across the territory are up and working and suggested that he has not gotten any reports indicating that the system is not functioning as it should. “I’m not sure […]
Safe place! Governor not seeking external help for crime surge
As shootings continue to escalate in the territory with the latest firearm-related incident this week leaving two victims wounded at Fish Bay, Governor John Rankin has indicated that he is not inclined to seek outside help to stem the crime […]
Over 20 shots fired at victims in Fish Bay attack
BVI News has received additional information regarding this week’s shooting incident, revealing that the assailant made a determined effort to endanger the lives of the two men who are currently nursing injuries. Our sources reveal that the two victims arrived […]
