The Government of National Unity has selected a panel to begin the review of the territory’s scholarships/educational grants programme. Recommendation B11 under the proposed COI Implementation framework noted that Cabinet should establish a panel which comprises people from civic society […]
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19 illegal immigrants captured! BVI resident arrested for smuggling
A Virgin Islands resident has been arrested on suspicion of human smuggling after a vessel he allegedly captained was intercepted with 16 illegal immigrants. In a press release this afternoon, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said marine officers […]
Hamstring injury cuts McMaster’s World Champs short
Local hurdler Kyron McMaster missed last night’s 400-metre hurdles semi-final at the World Championships in Oregon, USA because of injury. He is now looking to recalibrate and focus on defending his crowns at the Commonwealth and North American, Central American […]
Passengers from last night’s capsized vessel are safe, says VISAR
The three passengers who were on a boat that capsized in BVI waters late last night are all safe. That is according to Director of Operations at Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR), Phil Aspinall who told BVI News that […]
People afraid to start campaigning for elections — Vanterpool
Candidates for the upcoming general elections constitutionally due next year are seemingly afraid to begin campaigning, Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool has said. Vanterpool was at the time arguing in the House of Assembly (HOA) in support of the removal […]
Gov’t decides to ‘bring back’ old Register of Interest Act with tweaks
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the government plans to reintroduce the existing Register of Interest Act of 2006 and amend it to include penalties for persons who fail to declare their interest to the register on time. He proposed […]
We’re being treated like dogs by the UK, Smith protests
Territorial At-Large Representative Neville ’Sheep’ Smith expressed that he was disturbed at the way the BVI was being treated by the United Kingdom (UK) lately. Smith was particularly upset about the potential power given to the Governor through an Order in […]
Reverend Turnbull says festival deviating from intended purpose
Chairman of the Virgin Islands Heritage Month Committee, Reverend Dr Melvin Turnbull, said the church has fumbled regarding festivals, and said celebrations over the years have been deviating from the initial purpose of emancipation festivities in the BVI. In a […]
Fraser says penalties in withdrawn ROI bill ‘unconstitutional’
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has argued that some of the penalties in the recently withdrawn Register of Interests (ROI) bill were unconstitutional. Fraser made the claim while speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) last week. According to Fraser, some […]
McMaster advances to semi-finals at World Championships
Local Olympian Kyron McMaster has advanced to the semi-finals of the Men’s 400-metre Hurdles event at the World Championships currently happening in Oregon, USA. McMaster earned an automatic qualification spot on Saturday (July 16) after running 49.98 seconds to finish […]
