The government has announced plans to expand The Baths on Virgin Gorda with the acquisition of Toad Hall Estate. According to Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Vincent Wheatley, the acquisition is likely to be finalised by October. […]
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$84K worth of dormant accounts at Nat’l Bank could now go to gov’t
Highlighting 50 dormant accounts with a combined value nearing $84,000, the state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands is warning that if no activity is made within these accounts by November 7, the monies will be transferred to the government. […]
No new topics for first two weeks of school
Amid the fear of some parents that their children may be behind due to the challenges of the new academic year, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that no new topics will be taught during the first […]
Loan-to-Own programme implemented on computer devices for students
With computers and tablet devices now a necessity for the 2020/2021 academic year, the Ministry of Education has implemented a Loan-to-Own programme geared towards benefitting in-need students. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the programme was designed specifically for this […]
Premier inspires: This will be the best school year ever!
“I declare that this school year will be the best school year ever, in the BVI!” This was the declaration made by Premier Andrew Fahie, as he encouraged students and teachers to deliver their best work throughout this academic year […]
Second family ‘tied up’, robbed by gunmen
The police are reporting that a second family was attacked and tied up by masked gunmen on Friday, September 18; just hours after a similar incident occurred on Virgin Gorda. The second incident occurred in East End, Tortola. The official […]
Physical schools reopening on a phased basis
With a reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases now in the BVI, the government has approved the physical reopening of the territory’s schools on a phased basis. The reopening of schools was announced on September 18 in a live […]
Family ‘tied up’ by gunmen who invade home on Virgin Gorda
A family on Virgin Gorda has been left shaken after three masked gunmen invaded their home this afternoon, September 18. The police are seeking the public’s assistance in capturing the armed men who reportedly entered the home of an employee […]
Lack of trust in local leaders hindering quest for independence
Public commentator Elroy Turnbull has expressed that a lack of confidence in locally-elected officials is the reason many BVIslanders shun the idea of becoming an independent nation. On the September 17 airing of the Honestly Speaking radio programme, Turnbull said […]
BVIPA rebrands as plans advance to reopen to visitors ‘very soon’
Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted that the territory will be soon be reopening its borders for tourism as the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) undergoes a comprehensive rebranding initiative geared towards facilitating the rebooting of the economy. The Premier gave that […]
