The woman who was injured in Sunday night’s shooting has died. Police have confirmed the shooting. However, the Information Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they were not yet able to detail the circumstances of the incident […]
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Records tumble at latest fixture of the 2019 T20 cricket tournament
A record-breaking knock of 159 not-out by Austin McDowall saw Road Town Wholesale (RTW) cruising to a comprehensive 119-run victory over Police in the latest fixture of the 2019 BVICA-NAGICO T20 Tournament in honour of Ralph O’Neal. When sent into […]
British PM Theresa May quits: UK set for new leader by end of July
BBC: Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. In an emotional statement, she said she had done her best to deliver Brexit […]
Harvest sargassum seaweed for its benefits, residents told
Residents are being encouraged to harvest and recycle the sargassum seaweed that has been plaguing the territory for years. Marine biologist at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour Mervin Hastings said the seaweed has many environmental benefits including the […]
Premier postpones regularization indefinitely, applicants told to await instructions
Premier Andrew Fahie has postponed the government’s programme to regularize select expatriates, effective immediately. The Premier made the announcement moments after a meeting with the Virgin Gorda community on the matter on Thursday night. “In respect to the people of […]
Number of food vans in RT a concern | Plans for outdoor food courts on the horizon
Plans to develop concentrated areas where mobile fast food restaurants can operate are on the horizon for Road Town Chief Planner in the Town & Country Planning Department Greg Adams said this is being done because of the number of […]
BVI promised to retain a number of EU benefits despite Brexit, says Governor
The UK government is said to be taking considerable steps to mitigate against possible adverse impacts Britain’s exit from the European Union — a process known as Brexit — will have on the BVI. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave this assurance […]
Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI
The Yello pages of the BVI’s telephone directory is returning to the territory for the first time in more than two years. General Manager of Yello (Barbados) Ltd Carlyle Roberts made the announcement at a business engagement meeting at Flow’s […]
Case against gov’t tossed out, Skelton Cline mum
The matter involving the non-renewal of a contract for the former Head of the BVI Ports Authority, Claude Skelton-Cline was tossed out of the high court on Thursday by Justice Vicki-Ann Ellis. The matter was against the then Dr Smith-led […]
BVI in full preparation mode as it braces for 2019 hurricane season
Governor Augustus Jaspert has been working with the relevant authorities to ensure the territory is well prepared ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. This was revealed at a media briefing at Government House on Thursday where Governor Jaspert explained some […]
