Borrowing restrictions currently placed on the territory in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management agreement between the BVI and the UK could be waived if ever the territory is impacted by a major natural disaster or catastrophic event. Premier Andrew […]
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Residents asked to stock up on water, Tropical Storm Jerry expected to disrupt normal service
The Department of Water & Sewerage is urging residents to store at least three days’ supply of water for their households in anticipation of a possible closure of public pipelines as the territory prepares for Tropical Storm Jerry this weekend. […]
Locals to benefit from ‘favourable rates’ at UK-based schools, says Premier
Locals interested in pursuing their education in marine, tourism, aviation and entrepreneurship at United Kingdom-based schools will be able to do so at reduced rates, Premier Andrew Fahie has said. The Premier said this was one of the things he […]
Cardiac facility with 10-year contract with BVIHSA to fully open next month
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Medical Services (MS) BVI is just a few weeks away from fully opening its doors to treat cardiac patients in the territory. Executive Director and majority owner John Nash told BVI News full operations […]
False! School denies circulating claim that students suspended for uniform violation
Pastoral Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School Donna Clyne-Thomas is refuting a claim posted on social media that more than 70 students from the institution were suspended for breaching the school’s uniform dress code. Up to press time, the […]
BVI on its way to signing on to UK’s loan guarantee offer, says Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the government is very likely to accept the United Kingdom’s £300 million loan guarantee offer since the recent talks between the BVI and the UK were a “resounding success”. “The discussions were cordial, productive and […]
Tropical Storm Jerry forms | Expected to become a hurricane Thursday, hit Saturday
Tropical Depression 10 has now been upgraded to a tropical storm and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane within the next several hours. According to the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) 11 o’clock weather update on Wednesday, September 18, […]
Standard sentencing guidelines created for theft, drug and sex crimes
Come October 1, the penalty for offenders convicted of theft, unlawful and aggravated sexual intercourse, a drug-related crime, robbery, or rape will now be determined by one standard set of sentencing guidelines across the BVI and Eastern Caribbean. As the […]
Local businesses donate tablets for less fortunate HLSCC students
Three local businesses have donated electronic tablets to the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). These devices are to assist less fortunate students with their studies. NAGICO Insurance, Alphonso Warner Insurance Agency, and telecommunications company CCT have donated a combined […]
A/C issues rectified | Work resumes in full at Central Admin Complex
The faulty air conditioning system which affected operations at the government’s Central Administration Complex has been repaired. A government-commissioned release indicated that members of the public can once again access the government offices located at the complex during regular work […]
