A new policy aimed at helping farmers, fishermen, taxi operators and small business owners recover faster after a disaster is being introduced to the British Virgin Islands. This initiative is called the Livelihood Protection Policy (LLP) and it offers swift […]
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Anegada Beach Club named Boutique Eco-Hotel of the Year
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Tucked on the edge of the Keel Point, the quaint Anegada Beach Club (ABC) is beginning to garner rave reviews since undergoing a $3 million renovation following the onslaught of last year’s hurricanes. Its […]
Man says he sells drugs because wages are too low
A Lower Estate man that was found with a relatively large quantity of cannabis and $1,770 cash told police he sold the drugs because his salary as a sales clerk was not enough for him to survive. Twenty-two-year-old Randolph Wescott […]
Kilos of cocaine found on local ferry, crew member charged in USVI
Law enforcement in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands have arrested a crew member of a local ferry company who allegedly had 5.18 kilos of cocaine aboard the vessel. Charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute is […]
Duo partners to build a local recycling industry
Two young men determined to see the British Virgin Islands become a sustainably enviro-safe nation have channelled their vision into an inspiring business venture. Shavoy Samuels and Gavin Baird have partnered to establish Alkebulan Minds Recycling Incorporated — a local […]
Eviction notice moves B&F to construct own business complex
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff After 20 years at the Mill Mall in Road Town, B&F Medical is getting set to relocate to the James Frett building in Road Town, but only for a short time. Co-Founder of B&F […]
COMMENTARY: Citizens of welfare states are happier
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Accurate statistics, and sound economic metrics, are critical to engineering economic recovery. Accurate knowledge and the appropriate measure of a country’s economy, offers policymakers information that drives good governance and social prosperity. Now, in making any […]
COMMENTARY: The BVI’s indebtedness
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor An understanding of the nature, scope, depth, and weight, of the annual borrowings of the Virgin Islands, public and private, are vital to economic growth and prosperity, post the hurricanes and flooding disasters of September 2017. […]
COMMENTARY: Toward a vision for recovery of BVI
By Benito Wheatley, Contributor As the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) continues to rebuild from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a compelling vision is needed to capture the imagination of the people of the islands and gain the confidence of the Territory’s […]
Flow Festival Fiesta swings into high gear
PRESS RELEASE: Flow Festival Fiesta swings into high gear and the public is invited to a ColorFete Happy Hour ‘Meet and Greet’ Mixer at the Flow Flagship Store on Friday, July 27, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm as part of planned fiesta […]
