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The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in Road Town is among the structures severely damaged after the September 2017 hurricanes.

Gov’t seeking bids to rebuild Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre

The government is inviting bids for the contract to construct the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre. The proposed work includes but is not limited to the demolition of the existing structure, site clearance and construction of a new school […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
Road Works in the Fish Bay area.

Premier to discuss increasing fiscal space with UK for road projects

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that discussions on how the BVI can improve its road infrastructure will soon be held with representatives of the United Kingdom (UK). I wouldn’t say that [remedial] action just takes place after someone takes […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 7:12 AM /
Governor John Rankin

No single stakeholder group speaks for everyone in BVI — Governor

Responding to criticisms that the persons he speaks with may not quite cover the views of the BVI public, Governor John Rankin has said he is familiar with many persons engaged in various causes in the community. Governor Rankin said […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 6:17 AM /
Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Still no Withers Law report on COI! Malone concerned

Territorial-At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said he will bring forth several issues to the next sitting of the House of Assembly including the need for the report by Withers Law Firm on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing. In a recent […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 1:37 PM /
The building that houses the High Court in Road Town, Tortola.

Judge tosses video evidence coming from house where Erickson fled

A judge has decided to exclude video evidence in the matter involving St Ellmore Garraway, a man charged with perverting the course of justice for allegedly blocking police as they were on the hunt for his associate and one-time fugitive […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 9:15 AM /
Former Health Minister Carvin Malone

Why the rush? Malone questions haste in pushing COI reforms

Opposition legislator Carvin Malone has questioned the haste with which some legislation related to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms has been proceeding. The Government of National Unity signed a framework agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that offered […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 8:12 AM /
Photo of the ongoing whale removal process on Anegada. (Photo credit: Provided by Beyond the Reef)

Residents, visitors advised to keep away from eastern Anegada beach

Natural resources Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is advising residents and visitors against visiting the eastern beaches of Anegada fro the next few days. This warning comes because the carcasses of several short-fin pilot whales were removed from the area this […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM /
House of Lords

Bill introduced in UK to legalise same-sex marriage in British OTs

A private members bill was introduced in the United Kingdom (UK) parliament earlier this week to make same-sex marriage lawful in all British Overseas Territories where it is currently unlawful. Labour Party peer and gay-rights activist, Lord Michael Cashman introduced […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 6:20 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Premier thanks UN Secretary General at CARICOM conference

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed gratitude to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for the UN’s support to the Virgin Islands regarding COVID-19 response and sustainable development. The Premier and Guterres met in the margins of the CARICOM Conference […]

by / on July 8, 2022 at 6:02 AM /
Boris Johnson resigns

Boris Johnson resigns

Boris Johnson’s time as United Kingdom’s Prime Minister soon come to an now that members of his party turned against him over a series of scandals which forced him to vacate his position. It took nearly 60 members of his […]

by / on July 7, 2022 at 3:30 PM /