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Opposition Leader Marlon Penn

Political victimisation even more prevalent in the BVI, Penn claims

Leader of Opposition Marlon Penn is claiming that political bullying and victimisation have reached an all-time high under the Virgin Islands Party government. During a recent media conference, Penn said that since publicly raising the issue late last year, it […]

by / on January 24, 2020 at 7:46 AM /
President of the BVI Olympic Committee, Ephraim Penn.

Anti-doping education programme being rolled out for local athletes

An anti-doping educational programme that will benefit local athletes is expected to be implemented in the British Virgin Islands this year. This is according to President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim Penn, who told BVI News that the […]

by / on January 24, 2020 at 7:17 AM /
Penn

RDA CEO’s resignation will have serious implications for the BVI

Leader of Opposition Marlon Penn has said he believes the recent resignation of the Recovery & Development Agency’s (RDA) Chief Executive Officer, Paul Bayly, will result in a number of recovery projects being stalled. Penn made the comment on Thursday […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 3:04 PM /
Cindy Rosan-Jones is currently the only known member of the newly-formed Reform Action Alliance.

From Facebook to TV | Cindy Rosan-Jones to host talk show

Outspoken resident Cindy Rosan-Jones will be hosting a new show – Cut Deep – and is promising to provide residents with a more in-depth look at the issues affecting the British Virgin Islands. She told BVI News on Thursday that […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 1:53 PM /
John Samuel

Maduro-Caines’ switch to VIP was ‘clever’ but it doesn’t dictate my political future

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff John Samuel, the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) unsuccessful candidate for the Sixth District seat during the 2019 General Election has described his political rival, Sixth District Representative Alvera Maduro-Caines’ decision to cross the floor […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 8:22 AM /
From left: Acting President of HLSCC Dr Richard Georges, government legislator Carvin Malone, and co-Founder of Power52 Inc, Ray Wallace.

Gov’t signs MOU for solar technician training

Premier Andrew Fahie has described the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the British Virgin Islands and Power52 Incorporated as another step towards transforming the territory as a leading economy in the Caribbean. The agreement is for Power52 Inc […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 7:55 AM /
CXC Registrar Dr Wayne Wesley addressing parents, students and teachers at the St Georges Secondary School on Wednesday.

CXC creating electronic testing platform | Quicker results promised

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Local students who plan to enrol in United States colleges are being promised a quicker timeline to receive their Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exam results now that the regional body is creating an Electronic […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 7:41 AM /
Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Kye Rymer.

Rymer plans large-scale clean-up for 5th District

Residents of the Fifth District are being asked to come out and participate in a large-scale community clean-up initiative set for Saturday, January 25. This appeal came from the District Representative Kye Rymer, who told BVI News there is a […]

by / on January 23, 2020 at 7:14 AM /
BVIEC General Manager, Leroy Abraham

Faulty unit behind widespread blackouts on Wednesday

A faulty unit at the Pockwood Pond power plant has been identified as the reason behind widespread blackouts today (January 22), General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham has said. Abraham told members of the media on […]

by / on January 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Gov’t workers told to focus on revenue generation this year

Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has charged public officers with the task of focusing on revenue generation for the most of this year. Premier Fahie was at the time addressing a strategic planning meeting with public officers on […]

by / on January 22, 2020 at 1:49 PM /