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UK evaluating future funding for OT’s like BVI

The United Kingdom said it will be evaluating the future funding of Overseas Territories (OT’s) like the BVI in a Spending Review later this year. The UK government gave the indication while responding to recommendations from the House of Commons […]

by / on May 14, 2019 at 7:06 AM /
Respect emergency vehicles, motorists urged

Respect emergency vehicles, motorists urged

Motorists are being asked to respect emergency vehicles while on the territory’s roadways. This request came from Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) supervisor Tashima Barzey who is pleading with the public to adhere to the sirens from ambulances to help the […]

by / on May 14, 2019 at 6:14 AM /
Mr and Ms Senior BVI Nehemiah Prince and Mariette Malone-Fahie.

Fahie, Prince are Ms and Mr Senior BVI

Mariette Malone-Fahie and Nehemiah Prince are the first ever Ms and Mr Senior BVI. The duo was crowned following a highly entertaining pageant at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College on Sunday night. On his way to the crown, Prince […]

by / on May 14, 2019 at 6:02 AM /
We have no intention of forcing same-sex marriage on BVI, OTs — UK gov’t

We have no intention of forcing same-sex marriage on BVI, OTs — UK gov’t

The United Kingdom government has said it has no intentions of forcing its Overseas Territories (OT’s) to legalize same-sex marriages. However, they are urging its OT’s to comply with international human rights obligations as it relates to the matter. The […]

by / on May 13, 2019 at 2:11 PM /
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley.

Regularisation initiative won’t cause dramatic spike in local population

Minister responsible for Immigration Vincent Wheatley is assuring that government’s expatriate regularisation initiative will not cause any sudden and dramatic spike in the territory’s population. “There are concerns that we are going to increase our population by 10,000 people or […]

by / on May 13, 2019 at 7:20 AM /
First cardioverter defibrillator implanted at Peebles Hospital

First cardioverter defibrillator implanted at Peebles Hospital

Visible advancements are being made to the local health services industry with the first Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) being placed in a patient at Peebles Hospital. This very technical procedure which involves placing an ICD under the skin of a […]

by / on May 13, 2019 at 7:14 AM /
Andre Stedman being escorted from court

No pregnancy | Attorney bats for ‘reasonable sentence’ for child rapist

Justice Ann-Marie Smith has been urged to impose a lesser sentence on Trinidad native, Andre Stedman, who was found guilty of indecently assaulting and raping a minor a few years ago. The 56-year-old offender’s attorney, Stephen Daniels told the court […]

by / on May 13, 2019 at 7:13 AM /
From left: Governor Augustus Jaspert, Superintendent of Prison Verne Garde, Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone, and his permanent secretary Petrona Davies.

Prison responsibilities shifts, back under Health Ministry

Her Majesty’s Prison has been shifted back to the Ministry of Health & Social Development. Under the previous National Democratic Party administration, prison responsibilities were placed under the Ministry of Education & Culture where former legislator Myron Walwyn served as […]

by / on May 13, 2019 at 6:22 AM /
Cavaliers still on top, only unbeaten team in T20 tournament

Cavaliers still on top, only unbeaten team in T20 tournament

Cavaliers Cricket club has proved they are the team to beat after pulling off a 14-run victory against Police to remain the only unbeaten team in the 2019 BVICA-NAGICO T20 Tournament in honour of Ralph O’Neal. Playing in the first […]

by / on May 11, 2019 at 2:43 PM /
Rymer

Rymer pledges to assist fire department with new equipment

Government has pledged to assist the local fire department in acquiring new equipment to help improve their daily functions. Minister with oversight for the Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue department Kye Rymer gave that indication while commending the department for […]

by / on May 10, 2019 at 2:02 PM /