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Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI

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 […]

by / on May 24, 2019 at 6:32 AM /
Radio talkshow host and government consultant, Claude Skelton Cline

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 […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 4:01 PM /
BVI in full preparation mode as it braces for 2019 hurricane season

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 […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 3:44 PM /
Landlord accused of wounding tenant

Landlord accused of wounding tenant

A landlord from Virgin Gorda has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly wounded his tenant. Charged with wounding and being armed with an offensive weapon — a knife — is Morris Huggins. He entered a not guilty […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 1:30 PM /
New beach policy to create designated spaces for animals — Wheatley

New beach policy to create designated spaces for animals — Wheatley

When the new national beach policy comes into effect, animals such as dogs and horses will have designated areas to roam. Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley said this is necessary to ensure everyone can enjoy their stay on local […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 9:44 AM /
Screening for measles at local ports of entry impractical, says health officials

Screening for measles at local ports of entry impractical, says health officials

Despite a major outbreak of measles worldwide this year, health officials have said surveillance for the virus at major ports of entry would not be a practical measure for the territory. Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health Dr […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 9:16 AM /
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley.

Major employment boom project for VG; could improve island’s banking services

The expected boom in employment on Virgin Gorda is likely to positively impact banking services on the sister island, Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has said. Wheatley said with several hotels, resorts and restaurants scheduled to reopen late this year […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 7:22 AM /
BVI calls on UK parliament to support modern partnership with OTs

BVI calls on UK parliament to support modern partnership with OTs

UK parliament is being encouraged to support the renewal of a modern partnership between Britain and Overseas Territories (OTs) such as the BVI. Special Envoy to the British Virgin Islands, Benito Wheatley, encouraged that partnership during a recent meeting at […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 6:02 AM /
Premier attending Caribbean hotel summit in US

Premier attending Caribbean hotel summit in US

Premier Andrew Fahie is currently attending an overseas tourism-related summit that is expected to produce benefits for the territory. The Premier is at the three-day Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami, Florida. A media release from government […]

by / on May 23, 2019 at 6:00 AM /
Elderly man found unresponsive in waters at CSY Dock

Elderly man found unresponsive in waters at CSY Dock

An elderly man was found unresponsive in waters at the CSY Dock in Baugher’s Bay, Tortola moments ago. BVI News understands that the man, who was in the company of another person, was swimming in the area. Reports are that […]

by / on May 22, 2019 at 6:24 PM /