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World day of prayer for children at risk

World day of prayer for children at risk

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 […]

by / on May 25, 2018 at 5:18 AM /
Malone to graduate Florida special needs school this week

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 […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 1:02 PM /
‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

‘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 […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM /
COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

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 […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
VISAR to host annual fundraiser

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 […]

by / on April 24, 2018 at 7:05 AM /
PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives

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 […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 7:12 AM /
BVI will be financially covered if another disaster hits

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 […]

by / on April 13, 2018 at 7:31 AM /
Founder of local ferry company dies

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2018 at 5:23 PM /
VISTS starts recruitment drive to double student population

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 […]

by / on March 19, 2018 at 6:21 AM /
Immigration officer charged for stealing

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 […]

by / on March 16, 2018 at 7:35 AM /