Opposition Leader and Interim Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has described Alvera Maduro-Caines’ decision to cross the political floor and join the governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) as not only “unexpected” but also out of character. […]
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Premier defends his govt’s proposed ‘high’ penalties in BVI’s Cyber Crime Amendment Bill
In the face of criticism from international media who argue that certain sections could jeopardize the freedom of media workers in the territory, Premier Andrew Fahie has defended his government’s proposed amendments to the BVI’s Cyber Crime Amendment Act of […]
Reservoir repaired and running water returns to First District
Residents in the First Electoral District once again have access to potable piped water now that repairs to the constituency’s reservoir have been completed. The reservoir, which is located in the vicinity of Capoon’s Bay, had sustained extensive damage during […]
Funding UK gives to governor should be included in BVI’s budget
Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has said he believes the funds which are allocated to Governor Augustus Jaspert from the United Kingdom should be included in territory’s budget. Fraser made those remarks during last month’s budget debate in the House of […]
UPDATE: Alvera Maduro-Caines joins the VIP! Fahie is a productive leader
Opposition legislator Alvera Maduro-Caines has joined the governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on the same day that she tendered her resignation to the National Democratic Party (NDP). Maduro-Caines — a former longstanding member of the NDP — made the announcement […]
VG ferry dock closed due to bad weather | Marine advisories in effect
The Virgin Gorda Ferry and Cargo Dock has been ordered closed until further notice. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) said in a media release on Monday, January 20 that closure is because of the current adverse weather conditions and the […]
Prison educator takes on role of mom, sister, confidant to dispirited inmates
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff When Annie Codner-White stands before her classroom of convicts in a small cottage at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, unfamiliar outsiders might only reasonably see a ‘teacher’. But the inmates under her pedagogy […]
Recently-refurbished basketball court in West End vandalised
Premier Andrew Fahie has condemned the vandals who defaced the West End basketball court not long after it was refurbished. “I am very disappointed that since we have refurbished the court in West End, someone had idle time, and instead […]
Jevone Demming of VG loses appeal in attempted murder case
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has upheld a local High Court ruling given to Virgin Gorda resident, Jevone Demming who was convicted for his reported involvement in the attempted murder of Neil St Rose back in 2015. Demming appealed […]
RVIPF exploring technology as a way to arrest motorbike problem
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently looking to technology as a new strategy to safely deter bikers from unsafe practices while riding on the territory’s roadways. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews made the announcement on public radio […]
