Governor John Rankin has warned that the BVI can anticipate as many as six hurricanes during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season which started yesterday, June 1. But even as the Governor warned of the likelihood of upcoming tropical weather hazards, […]
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Rymer willed territory to non-stop AA flights — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has heaped praise on Communications and Works Minister, Kye Rymer, for his efforts in securing non-stop flights from American Airlines between the BVI and Miami. “It certainly feels good to deliver the goods for the people […]
Nearly half of Haiti facing acute hunger
In the months ahead, the BVI and other Caribbean countries may see an uptick in the number of illegal Haitian migrants trying to enter their jurisdictions, with more than half of the country’s population now facing acute hunger. The BVI […]
UPDATE: Masked men carried out targeted Harrigan Estate shooting
The BVI News centre has received additional information relating to the shooting that happened in Harrigan Estate this week. Our news understands that the victim – a man – was sitting on his porch when a vehicle pulled up in […]
Only D6 registered voters can get my free notary services
Sixth District representative Myron Walwyn has signalled that only registered voters of the constituency will be able to access his notary public services that will be offered once his constituency office opens on June 5. “We’ll be providing free notarial […]
Airport fanfare! American Airlines makes inaugural flight from Miami
The was much fanfare at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island today for the arrival of the inaugural American Airlines flight from Miami to the BVI on Thursday, June 1. There was a large gathering of residents […]
Not keys to the city, VI gets keys to Floridian county!
The BVI has been given the keys to Broward County, Florida. Premier Natalio Wheatley and Works Minister Kye Rymer received the award on behalf of the territory. “We originally said [we’d receive] the key to the city, but we got […]
BVI’s Culture Unit on ‘life support’ — Parsons
BVI cultural icon, Eileene Parsons, has slammed the current state of the territory’s Culture Department and is calling for special attention to be given to a revival of the territory’s culture. “Our Culture Unit, I have to say it’s on […]
I’m not an accidental Premier!
Although he has urged elected leaders and residents to put the elections behind them, Premier Natalio Wheatley recently hit back at his detractors who referred to him as “the accidental Premier” on the campaign trail leading up to the April […]
New asphalt plant will bring new jobs
Director of Public Works, Jeremy Hodge has announced that the BVI is only weeks away from having its own asphalt plant, which will give the department the capability to fix roads in a more timely manner. Hodge said some equipment […]
