If the government indeed has an economic pandemic plan to revive the territory, former legislator Myron Walwyn said he believes the Andrew Fahie administration should make the plan public. Walwyn made the statement while speaking on the Umoja radio programme […]
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Venezuelans held in Sunday raid and now awaiting deportation
Two persons whom local law enforcers held at the Bettito Frett Building in Road Town on Sunday, September 6, have been identified as Venezuelan nationals who overstayed their landing permit in the territory. A media release from the Ministry of […]
Unite BVI offering zero-interest loans to businesses and start-ups
Residents of the British Virgin Islands can now apply for loans with no interest, no down payment, or collateral from the Unite BVI Foundation — an entrepreneurial foundation funded by the Virgin Group and the family of British billionaire, Sir […]
Rescheduling of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to benefit BVI nat’l team
The recent decision to reschedule the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is expected to benefit the British Virgin Islands national football team. CONCACAF is the Confederation of North, Central American & Caribbean Association Football and […]
Private sector workers answer call to patch deplorable east end road
Business owners in heavy equipment and cement industries were today commended for donating their services to repairing the Greenland and Lambert roadway on the eastern end of Tortola. They are Jamal Forde of F&S Marines who provided trucking services and […]
Small business owner to gov’t: ‘We need a chance to survive too!’
The Andrew Fahie administration has been called upon to implement measures that would give every type of local business the opportunity to operate. Manager at Studio One Salon, Nicoleta Bongarth made the appeal on social media site, Facebook this week […]
Last-minute decision to homeschool children not an option, parents told
Parents considering to pull their children out of the territory’s school system to provide homeschooling for this academic school year will not be allowed to do so. This is according to Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley who told parents it […]
Education Ministry places focus on equity in learning for students
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced a number of initiatives aimed at placing greater focus on equity and access to wholesome education for every child residing in the British Virgin Islands. The minister made that statement against that backdrop […]
CSC calls for governor to apologise for ‘reparation’ comments
Radio talk show host and pastor, Claude Skelton Cline has called for a public apology from Governor Augustus Jaspert for his comments about reparations for descendants of slaves. During a live video interview on Monday, Governor Augustus Jaspert was asked […]
Junior Minister launches back-to-school essay competition
Territorial At-Large Representative Sharie de Castro has launched a back-to-school essay competition which will award student winners with electronic devices. De Castro said the competition was developed as an avenue to give children the opportunity to express their views on […]
