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Police investigating prison stabbing

Police investigating prison stabbing

One inmate at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut was hospitalised yesterday May, 12, following a stabbing incident at the facility. The stab victim’s identity and the extent of their injuries are not known at this time. Meanwhile, the Royal […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM /
Thomas slams Labour Department over work permit hurdles

Thomas slams Labour Department over work permit hurdles

A local business owner has accused the Labour Department staff of acting outside their roles and frustrating the work permit process. Michael Thomas, Managing Director at Clarence Thomas Ltd, described routine instances in which his company confronted Labour Department staff […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 7:43 AM /
Poor record-keeping stops businesses from getting loans

Poor record-keeping stops businesses from getting loans

Executive member of the BVI Bank Association Joy Penn has revealed that poor record-keeping is one of the major factors that stop many small businesses from accessing the loans they need from local banks. Penn said many small business owners don’t have […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Financial services firms provide internship to students

Financial services firms provide internship to students

Twenty-six tertiary-level students have started working at financial services firms under the inaugural Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade and BVI Finance. It aims […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:22 AM /
McMaster takes second place at Jamaica Invitational

McMaster takes second place at Jamaica Invitational

Kyron McMaster has secured a commendable second place at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, marking his first 400-metre hurdles race of the season at Kingston’s National Stadium on Saturday, May 11. Entering as the pre-race favourite, the Commonwealth Games champion and World Championship silver […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:12 AM /
New immigration bill gets first reading in HOA

New immigration bill gets first reading in HOA

The new Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill, which aims to tackle longstanding issues such as the length of time required for residency and Belonger status eligibility, recently had its first reading in the House of Assembly. The bill establishes clearer guidelines and criteria for […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Rymer blames indiscriminate dumping for worsened flooding

Rymer blames indiscriminate dumping for worsened flooding

The practice of some residents dumping garbage indiscriminately is being blamed for the heightened flooding that damaged the territory this week. Flooding this week wreaked havoc across the territory, causing infrastructural damage. Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer blamed improper waste disposal for exacerbating the […]

by / on May 10, 2024 at 7:41 AM /
Rainfall levels not understood before flooding — DDM Director

Rainfall levels not understood before flooding — DDM Director

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn revealed that the severity of a weather forecast that caused intense flash flooding across the territory earlier this week was not understood until it began raining. Penn said the event illustrated how sudden flash […]

by / on May 10, 2024 at 7:33 AM /
Cline reveals why hospital AC couldn’t be fixed

Cline reveals why hospital AC couldn’t be fixed

Outspoken clergyman John Cline has revealed examples of deeply troubling financial woes at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), saying the government should focus on those issues instead of party events like the Music Fest. Cline — a former Chairman […]

by / on May 10, 2024 at 7:13 AM /
DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th Festival

DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th Festival

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer announced that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.  Rymer said the limited-edition commemorative license plate would symbolise the […]

by / on May 10, 2024 at 6:35 AM /