By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is now on high alert, following the recent increase in earthquakes in the region. This was revealed by the DDM’s Information & Education Manager Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel who told […]
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Execution style murder! Norford allegedly used post-Irma prison break to kill victim
Brain damage and brain compression were the fatal results for 43-year-old Julio Pineda Ceasar who died after being shot twice at close range four days after Hurricane Irma struck the territory back in September 2017. This was revealed on Wednesday […]
Community meetings coming to Ninth District this month
Two community meetings are set for residents of the Ninth District in the month of January. A government-commissioned media release on Wednesday said the meetings will present residents with the platform to voice all concerns to their District Representative Vincent […]
Gov’t to give 100 locals land to cultivate medical marijuana
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Approximately 100 Virgin Islanders will each receive a half-acre plot of land from government for the cultivation and production of their medicinal marijuana initiative in Paraquita Bay, Tortola. This was revealed by Premier Andrew […]
St Kitts man charged for 2017 murder, allegedly seen leaving victim’s home after killing
A Kittitian man has been charged for the 2017 murder of Julio Pineda Ceasar. The 28-year-old accused, Andraes Norford, was ordered remanded when he appeared before the Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He was not made to plead during his appearance […]
Gov’t never gave RDA a full chance so I sympathise with CEO’s decision to resign — Governor
While expressing ‘disappointment’ that Paul Bayly has resigned as CEO of the BVI’s Recovery & Development Agency (RDA), Governor Augustus Jaspert has made strong suggestions that central government caused the New Zealand national to quit the $300,000-per-year job. “It is […]
Fisherfolk urged to exercise safety during hazardous sea conditions
Director of the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries is urging local fisherfolk to remain safe and informed with weather forecasts as the territory continues to experience hazardous sea conditions. This caution comes following a number of small craft advisories and […]
Regional body to overhaul legal Code of Ethics for BVI and all member countries
A regional body is currently tasked to revamp the Code of Ethics governing the legal fraternity of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), which includes the BVI. Chief Justice of the ECSC Dame Janice Pereira made that announcement while delivering […]
Cabinet to host meeting on another sister island
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that the Cabinet session scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 will be hosted on the sister island of Anegada. The decision was made following consultations with Cabinet’s Chairman, Governor Augustus Jaspert. “We are on track now […]
Paul Bayly resigns as CEO of RDA
Paul Bayly has resigned as the CEO of the BVI’s Recovery & Development Agency (RDA). This was confirmed by a statement from the RDA late Tuesday, January 14. The statement said: “It is with regret that the Board of Directors […]
