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The Terrance B International Airport

Visioning meeting held for airport expansion stakeholders

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has underscored the importance of expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, as a team of government officials and other stakeholders met for a visioning exercise late last week. The visioning meeting was held with a […]

by / on August 23, 2023 at 7:10 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

Gov’t admin complex gets windows and doors

The Ralph T O’Neal Central Administration Complex has been outfitted with windows, doors and frames, a positive sign that the building will soon be ready to accommodate government offices. The edifice was one of the many battered during the 2017 […]

by / on August 23, 2023 at 7:04 AM /
Shaina Smith

Chamber of Commerce rebrands

The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association unveiled its rebranding as the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) yesterday, August 22, marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s history. The occasion was attended by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley as well […]

by / on August 23, 2023 at 6:25 AM /
Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith

Guyana consulate under active consideration for BVI

The government has been giving serious thought to establishing a diplomatic office and a more permanent presence in Guyana, and said a contingent may soon be returning to the country to address the issue. Deputy Premier, Lorna Smith, told reporters […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 1:14 PM /
Kadeem Maynard

Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing moved to later date

A sentencing hearing initially scheduled for August 21 for Kadeem Stephan Maynard, who pleaded guilty to being involved in a cocaine conspiracy, has been cancelled. Maynard pleaded guilty, along with his mother, the former Managing Director of the BVI Ports […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:39 AM /
Nyron Erickson

Prosecution moves to drop case against Erickson

Prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss charges against Nyron ‘Batt’ Erickson, the man accused of being at the centre of an international drug trafficking ring based in Tortola. Erickson was initially charged with international money laundering conspiracy and aiding […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:33 AM /
Junior Minister Karl Dawson

BVI will reduce vegetable imports in a few years

Junior Minister for Agriculture Dr Karl Dawson has stated that the BVI will be able to reduce the importation of certain vegetables in a few years, as local production is poised to increase. Minister Dawson said his prediction is based […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:25 AM /
Lead organiser of the 'We the People are Fed Up' motorcade protest, Cindy Rosan-Jones during the event on Saturday, June 12.

Tola Radio listeners tell Rosan to do better

Hosts of the Morning Braff show on Tola Radio usually show a united front when they deliver frank political and social commentary each day. But on August 21, Tola Radio was like a house divided from within as hosts Cindy […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Deputy Premier and Trade Minister Lorna Smith

Guyana trade mission didn’t cost taxpayers much

Trade Minister Lorna Smith has laughed at rumours that the recent trade mission to Guyana came at a hefty cost to the public. The trade mission – led by Smith – had just around 20 persons, including Agriculture Minister Dr […]

by / on August 22, 2023 at 7:11 AM /
Kyron McMaster at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

McMaster books spot in World Champs finals

The BVI’s Kyron McMaster has advanced to the finals of the men’s 400-metre hurdles scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2023. McMaster booked his place in the finals by winning his semi-final race inside the National Athletics Centre […]

by / on August 21, 2023 at 2:05 PM /