Persons might soon be penalised for sharing videos of students or minors participating in mischief such as fighting. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication as he announced that amendments will be made to the territory’s existing cyber laws. “What we […]
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BVI ‘losing lots of revenue’ with Dolphin Discovery still away
Junior Tourism Minister Shereen Flax-Charles said the British Virgin Islands are “losing lots of revenue” because Dolphin Discovery has not resumed operations in the territory. “Every time a cruise ship docks at our pier we normally have four to five […]
Faster fire response as stations in East, West reopen July | New trucks
Residents can expect quicker response times by the fire department in the areas of East End/Long Look and West End as the stations in these locations are set to re-open by late July. Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean told BVI […]
Only 3 visits to doctor allowed monthly for a single diagnosis — new NHI policy
The National Health Insurance (NHI) has implemented a new policy that limits the number of times its beneficiaries can make visits to medical practitioners per month. A media release from the NHI this week said beneficiaries will now be allowed […]
Legislation changes to be made to reduce importation of poultry
Government will be implementing fresh legislation that could potentially reduce the amount of poultry imported in the territory monthly. Premier Andrew Fahie said this part of a larger initiative to benefit local farmers and to boost the agricultural industry in […]
Vincentian granted $60K bail after allegedly assaulting woman with knife
A St Vincent man accused of injuring a woman after holding her at knife-point has been granted $60,000 signed bail in the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with using threatening language, criminal damage and assault causing actual bodily harm is 31-year-old Clifton […]
Temporary West End port to reopen by August, says Premier
As major plans continue for the development of a modern facility at the West End Ferry Dock, Premier Andrew Fahie has promised to have an interim structure erected for the port to be reopened for public use by the next […]
Descendants of Salt Island also in line to receive land titles
Descendants of Salt Island may soon be next in line to receive land titles, Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley has said. Wheatley told BVI News on Tuesday that the request for land titles came directly from residents of the now […]
Murder victim named Vincentian as shooter, rapist before death, court hears
Shortly before 46-year-old Great Mountain resident, Lenia Green succumbed to gunshot wounds, she allegedly named St Vincent native, Rohan Williams as her rapist and shooter. Williams, who was brought before the court solely on a murder charge, was not required […]
95% coverage rate | Increase in child measles vaccinations locally
Amid a major outbreak of measles worldwide, local health officials are reporting an increase in child vaccinations for the virus in the British Virgin Islands. Manager of the National Expanded Programme on Immunisation Marina Fleming-Bedeau explained that more children are […]
