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Not the exact FedEx package mentioned in the story

Airport Customs finds weed in FedEx package

Customs officers at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport have discovered cannabis in a FedEx package that was sent from the United States, our news centre has been told. BVI News understands that the weed was discovered earlier this week. […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 7:24 AM /
COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase

COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase

There are now 11 active COVID-19 cases in the BVI. Health Minister Carvin Malone revealed this number Thursday night, December 17. The minister said all the active cases were imported and were confirmed either after the first COVID-19 test immediately […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 7:10 AM /
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Nine certified in coaching programme

Nine persons from across the British Virgin Islands have officially been certified in the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) programme, which provided coaches with the ability to successfully identify and develop young talent. The programme which was completed over an eight-week […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 6:04 AM /
UK national selected as new Police Commissioner

UK national selected as new Police Commissioner

Another United Kingdom national has been chosen as the territory’s next Police Commissioner, BVI News understands. It is unclear when exactly the new top cop will take office but the present Commissioner, Michael Matthews is set to demit the post […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 12:45 PM /
COVID vaccines to arrive late January

COVID vaccines to arrive late January

The British Virgin Islands is likely to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in late January 2021 into early February. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme recently. […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 6:49 AM /
Kye Rymer

Cops need to be more assertive in clamping down on illegal scooters

Transport Minister Kye Rymer said the cops need to do a better job clamping down on owners of motor scooters who are unlicensed. “Though I have been working closely with the police, the enforcement agency needs to actually show more […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 5:53 AM /
Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Residents urged to report travellers who leave quarantine

Health Minister Carvin Malone is urging residents to assist in maintaining public safety by reporting travellers who leave quarantine areas without approval. The Health Minister’s appeal comes just a day after he told the territory a traveller who tested positive […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 5:43 AM /
Funds allocated to have beach restroom facility at Brewers Bay

Funds allocated to have beach restroom facility at Brewers Bay

Government has allocated more than $160,000 from this year’s budget for beach restroom facilities to be constructed in the Second District community of Brewers Bay on Tortola.  This is according to Representative of the Second District, Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull. Speaking […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 5:35 AM /
52-yr-old charged with raping a minor

52-yr-old charged with raping a minor

Police yesterday charged a 52-year-old male for raping a minor. The man is a BVI resident and a native of St Vincent. He is scheduled to appear in a closed sitting of the Magistrate’s Court. Head of the police’s Family […]

by / on December 16, 2020 at 6:33 PM /
Man charged with attempted murder after incident with babymother

Man charged with attempted murder after incident with babymother

Information reaching our news centre is that a BVIslander of Carrot Bay has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at the mother of his child. The incident reportedly occurred some time last week. The alleged suspect has also […]

by / on December 16, 2020 at 3:21 PM /