By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is currently assessing whether the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is capable of managing funds from the $65 million they loaned to the BVI for rehabilitation and reconstruction. Director […]
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Cline willing to go to war with UK over same-sex marriage proposal for BVI
Bishop John Cline has expressed his willingness to resist the United Kingdom once more if they push for the territory to legalise same-sex marriage. “They (the UK) have not come down on us [yet] but it is coming, and they […]
Maduro-Caines produces pocketbook of accomplishments to quiet ‘haters’
In a move to silence critics questioning her representation, National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Sixth Electoral District Alvera Maduro-Caines has produced a pocketbook of her accomplishments in the past two terms in office. Maduro-Caines unveiled the pocketbook during […]
No longer in hurricane mode, VG Easter Fest returns to full slate of events
The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival scheduled for April 20 to 22 will be back to its full slate of events this year. Treasurer of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee Cleo Brewley-Besson told BVI News on Thursday that the pageants, […]
Airport runway’s resurfacing to be completed in just over two months
The now overdue task to resurface the runway at Terrance B Lettsome International Airport should be completed in two-and-a-half months. Cabinet gave that indication in its latest report to the public. The report said: “Cabinet decided, in principle, to an […]
RVIPF, prison officers receive ‘crowd control’ training for protests, large gatherings
Officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are receiving training on how to control crowds during times of protest or during “any large gathering whether peaceful or violent”. UK-based company, Red Snapper Learning, was contracted to offer training to […]
Wheatley proposing to redo Miami airline deal and favour local air carrier
The British Virgin Islands might see another airline deal for direct flights to the United States if the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is elected as the next government. Dr Natalio ‘Sowande’ Wheatley — the VIP’s candidate for the Seventh Electoral […]
Road resurfacing timed after rainy season, not for elections — Vanterpool
Works Minister and National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Mark Vanterpool has said the road-paving works that are ongoing across the territory is not an election gimmick but rather part of a medium-term plan to improve road infrastructure while designs are […]
Man remanded for harbouring fugitive brother Khori Prince, bawls in court
A Greenland man who was allegedly caught harbouring his fugitive kin has been brought before the court and charged with harbouring a prisoner. The 23-year-old, Dajshon Benjamin, was also charged with handling stolen goods and possession of 13.2 grams of cannabis. […]
PVIM will strengthen the labour code, Smith claims
Residents are being told to expect a bolstered labour code under a Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) government. PVIM Territorial At-Large candidate Shaina Smith made that pledge while giving remarks at a Women’s Townhall event in Fish Bay on Wednesday […]
