Carnel Clyne has resigned as the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee. Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said he received Clyne’s resignation ‘not too long ago’, which he (Wheatley) accepted “reluctantly”. “Mr Clyne made mention of unforeseen […]
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Constitutional Review Commission being established
Pending approval from the House of Assembly, a Constitutional Review Commission is slated to be implemented to commence a ‘full review’ of the Virgin Islands Constitution. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, June 11, Premier Andrew Fahie said […]
Kelvin Hodge appointed BVIPA Chairman
Kelvin Hodge has been appointed as the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority. Announcing in the appointment in the House of Assembly on Thursday, Premier Andrew Fahie said Hodge will serve in the post for three years, effective May […]
Smoking in shared private spaces and the law | RVIPF’s limits to act
Smoking in public places is illegal, but what provisions are there in the law for those smoking in shared private domiciles where second-hand smoke directly affects a non-consenting party? According to Acting Sergeant of Police Nicholas Tranquille, there is no […]
Gov’t targets over 300 illegal bikes for licensing | Stiffer motorcycle penalties to come
The Ministry of Transportation is seeking to license 300 or more illegal bikes this month and will also be reviewing the existing penalties for motorcycle-related offences in the territory. Transportation Minister Kye Rymer made those announcements during an online forum […]
RDA targets new magistrate’s court, restoration of water infrastructure in Long Bush, Lower Estate
The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) under the stewardship of Acting CEO Anthony McMaster is moving swiftly ahead with executing approximately $40 million worth of government projects, with two more contracts scheduled to be signed Thursday, June 11. Speaking to […]
Dr Robert Mathavious retiring as head of FSC after almost 20 years
Managing Director and CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert Mathavious will be stepping down from the post at the end of the year. Chairman of the FSC’s board of commissioners, Robin Gaul gave that confirmation in […]
Businessman injured in Fish Bay | Police launch probe
Well-known Guyanese businessman Martin ‘Tony’ Alphonso, of Alphonso Enterprises, has been injured outside his establishment in Fish Bay on the main island of Tortola. Video clips sent to our newsroom moments ago shows the businessman face down on the ground. […]
North Sound Foundation gifts Chromebooks, laptops to VG schools
Students on Virgin Gorda have been gifted with electronic devices from the North Sound Foundation. The donation, which was done earlier today, Wednesday, June 10, included 25 Chromebooks and 10 laptops. Ninth District Representative where Virgin Gorda is located, Vincent […]
Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP
After roughly a year since the commencement of investigations into the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall project, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has handed their findings over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is according […]
