PRESS RELEASE: Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Virgin Islands will join their international counterparts in observing the World Day of Prayer for Children at Risk on Saturday, May 26. This day of prayer places special emphasis on the millions of […]
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Malone to graduate Florida special needs school this week
Four years ago, Education Minister Myron Walwyn led an initiative that offered special needs scholarships so differently-abled local students could seek secondary education outside of the territory. Earning a scholarship, young Kaheem Malone enrolled at the Vanguard School for Special […]
‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports
Visitors who utilise the BVI Tourist Board’s new Summer Sails promotion are being promised ‘VIP clearance’ at the territory’s ports of entry. The Tourist Board said this VIP clearance will include a greeter and expedited Customs and Immigration processes. The […]
COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Simple location and geography state that Prospect Reef, a Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated marina and resort, sitting on a spectacular and picturesque shoreline of Road Town, Capital of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is one of […]
VISAR to host annual fundraiser
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is hoping to reel in much-needed funds in their sole fundraising drive called ‘Swim and Stand Up Paddling (SUP) the Sound’, which is scheduled for May 6. The yearly event is being relocated from […]
PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives
Deceased businessman Edwin ‘Speedy’ George was remembered on Saturday for touching and saving numerous lives on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, where he spent most of his childhood and adult life. “He was the man that we called at […]
BVI will be financially covered if another disaster hits
The British Virgin Islands will have quick access to needed funds for recovery if another natural disaster devastates the territory. This will become possible through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC); an organisation in which the BVI is […]
Founder of local ferry company dies
Founder of Virgin Gorda Transport, Edwin ‘Speedy’ George has died. The well-known businessman reportedly died on Wednesday (March 28) following a medical operation overseas. Speedy and his wife Nidia started their transport business in the early 1960’s with one taxi […]
VISTS starts recruitment drive to double student population
The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) is conducting a recruitment drive to increase its student population. “Currently we only have 63 students. We are seeking to double that number,” said Principal-in-training, Willis Potter. Potter said the recruitment drive […]
Immigration officer charged for stealing
An Immigration officer has been arrested and charged with theft, according to reports reaching BVI News. The Immigration Officer in question is said to be a resident of Virgin Gorda. He allegedly stole the funds sometime this week while working […]