Residents in the British Virgin Islands will be given a chance to have their say on how the redesigned Joseph Reynold O’Neal Botanic Gardens should take shape. This will be done through a public forum, a government-commissioned press release has […]
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Harsher penalties for illegal dumping, gov’t to install CCTV cameras to monitor practice
Government has commenced discussions to implement harsher penalties for persons caught illegally disposing of large waste materials. Minister responsible for waste management, Carvin Malone, said the government also has plans to install surveillance cameras to monitor select waste bins in […]
Plans to increase bike engine capacity to 600cc | Not all bikers will be allowed to ride
Though there are plans to possibly allow motorcycles with engine capacities of up to 600 cubic centimetres (CC) into the territory, not all riders will be permitted to operate these larger bikes. This is according to the head of the […]
BVI has no choice but to become self-reliant, says Premier
The British Virgin Islands has been told that it has no choice but to become a self-reliant territory. Premier Andrew Fahie made that remark during this year’s Territory Day celebration which was held at the Central Administration Building in Road […]
Astonishing win | THULEAN of USVI wins $11,500 feature race
Moments before the curtains came down on Sunday’s horseracing event at the Ellis Thomas Downs on Tortola, THULEAN of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands bolted to claim a surprising victory over TOTALLY EVIL from the BVI. “I didn’t expect him […]
New Focus | Renaming Labour Department more than just a label
The Labour Department is now officially operating under a new name with a new focus, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has said. The new name – the Department of Labour and Workforce Development – was officially changed during a ceremony at […]
Unexpected boost | More than 64K in cruise passengers coming this season
Premier and Minister of Tourism Andrew Fahie has said the British Virgin Islands is set to benefit from more than 60,000 cruise passengers for the 2019/2020 tourist season. The Premier said this ‘unexpected boost’ is as a result of two […]
BVIEC cashes in on $10M insurance settlement, making powerplant hurricane-proof
With the peak of the hurricane season fast approaching, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking to have a hurricane-proof powerplant ready by September. General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham told BVI News on Tuesday that this powerplant will be […]
Local company awarded $327K contract to install 26 sea markers across BVI
The Recovery and Development Agency in partnership with local government has awarded a contract valuing more than $300,000 for the installation of sea markers throughout the BVI. Sand Dollar Marine Consultants was the recipient of the $327,310.76 contract. The company […]
Garbage build-up in communities was because of Monday’s dumpsite fire
Waste bins overflowing with garbage remained full for considerably longer periods than usual because of the massive fire at the Pockwood Pond dump site on Monday. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who gave that indication in an […]
