With the announcement that American Airlines will start operating flights to and from the BVI as of June 2023, property owners are being urged to get ready to cash in on the increased number of overnight tourists the territory is […]
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Residents frustrated over wait times at Road Town Ferry Dock
There are mounting concerns about the long wait residents have to endure when trying to re-enter the territory through the Road Town Ferry Dock. This is because of a faulty or broken Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosk which the government […]
DPP appeals dismissal of perjury case against cop
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed an appeal following the dismissal of the criminal matter against police officer Marley Sebastien. Sebastien, who has been a police officer for more than 18 years and was part […]
Gov’t looking to streamline airport visitor experience
The government is taking steps toward streamlining the current visitor experience at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley who told reporters at a press conference recently that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Labour Tribunal Chair to be in place by January — Turnbull
Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has indicated that a Chairman is expected to be appointed to the Labour Arbitration Tribunal soon. The tribunal has been without a Chairman for months, causing delays in the hearing of labour disputes and other […]
Skelton Cline praises Pier Park built under his watch
Political commentator and clergyman, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has praised the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park; highlighting it as a successful business hub and events venue that locals built under his stewardship. The Pier Park was built under the […]
Woman arrested for pulling firearm during nightclub altercation
BVI News understands that a 22-year-old woman was recently arrested and charged in relation to an illegal firearm she reportedly brandished at a local night club. It is understood that the accused had gotten into an altercation with another woman […]
Fahie and co-accused get July trial date
A new trial date has been set for former Premier Andrew Fahie and his co-accused after an unopposed request for an extension to his previously scheduled January trial date was filed by his attorney Theresa Van Vliet last week. Judge […]
I’ve never heard of people being fired for criticising leaders
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has signalled that he doesn’t know of any public officer who has been victimised or fired after criticising ministers or elected leaders. Archer, whose office is responsible for the public service, appeared on the Talking […]
‘That sun has set’ — Skelton Cline on Fraser’s re-election prospect
Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has argued that there is an opportunity for a new leader to emerge in the Third District after the upcoming general elections next year. “I think Honourable Fraser, a good man, has done […]
