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Another bank victim to fraudulent emails being sent under their name

Another bank victim to fraudulent emails being sent under their name

Another bank is reporting a case of fraudulent emails being sent under their name. The state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands issued the warning on Monday, August 26, following reports of clients receiving suspicious emails. “We have been informed […]

by / on August 28, 2019 at 6:21 AM /
General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation, Leroy Abraham.

No planned outages for Dorian, BVIEC has resources on hand for any storm-related issues

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it is adequately equipped with the resources and manpower to repair any part of if its electricity infrastructure that could be impacted by Tropical Storm Dorian. General Manager for the BVIEC, Leroy Abraham, […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 3:12 PM /
Water Department prepares for Dorian, closing pipelines to fill, conserve reservoirs

Water Department prepares for Dorian, closing pipelines to fill, conserve reservoirs

As the BVI braces for Tropical Dorian which is expected to start affecting the BVI on Tuesday, August 27, preparations are well underway at the Water & Sewerage Department for the eventuality of any weather system that may affect the […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 1:18 PM /
All cargo shipped to BVI via airlift now subject to new gov’t taxes

All cargo shipped to BVI via airlift now subject to new gov’t taxes

All cargo entering the British Virgin Islands via airlift will now be subject to new fees starting next month. A number of local cargo shipping companies have already begun notifying their customers of the new change, which they said will […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 7:40 AM /
Governor Augustus Jaspert

BVI not clear yet, outer bands of Dorian could still affect us, residents advised

Governor Augustus Jaspert is advising residents to remain on alert and brace for stormy weather because Tropical Storm Dorian is still expected to affect the BVI even though forecasters said the weather system will pass south of the territory. “It […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 7:24 AM /
The new mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda.

New mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda

A new shopping mall is being constructed on Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda native, Franklin Walters said he pursued the development because he saw an opportunity to provide entrepreneurs with a much-needed commercial space in The Valley on Virgin Gorda. “My […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 6:03 AM /
Director of Human Resources, Michelle Donovan-Stevens

Skills Profile Survey being conducted to determine, harness public officers’ talents

An assessment is being conducted on public officers to determine their individual skills and talents so these abilities can be properly harnessed. Director of the Department of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stevens said the initiative, which is being referred to as […]

by / on August 27, 2019 at 5:32 AM /
Disney Fantasy Cruise ship docked at the Tortola Pier on August 28.

Disney Fantasy cancels call to BVI due to Tropical Storm Dorian

Disney Fantasy cruise ship has cancelled its August 27 call to the territory because of Tropical Storm Dorian. Assistant Operations Manager of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Joel Jones made the announcement on Monday, stating that the cruise vessel was […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 1:07 PM /
Lives matter more | HoA postponed due to looming inclement weather

Lives matter more | HoA postponed due to looming inclement weather

The continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the House of Assembly which was scheduled for Monday (today) has been postponed to September 2, due to the looming inclement weather. “We wanted to give members a chance to consult with their […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 12:49 PM /
Local altruist, Allington 'Gumption' Creque

Gumption raises thousands to rebuild elderly man’s home despite having no place of his own

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Despite not having a home of his own since the 2017 hurricanes, Allington ‘Gumption’ Creque has raised more than $40,000 to rebuild the home of an elderly man on Virgin Gorda. Speaking to BVI […]

by / on August 26, 2019 at 10:31 AM /