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Her Majesty’s Customs Junior Officers Complete Six Week Training
Fourteen of Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) Junior Officers completed a six week basic training course this week at Customs Headquarters. This training was designed to improve the quality of service the Customs Department offers the community. With...
17 Apr 2014
More Sister Islands’ Schools Receive Safe School Certification
Three more schools in the British Virgin Islands have attained SAFE School certification, bringing to 17 the total number of schools with such certification in the Territory. The three, all of which are located on sister islands, are the...
17 Apr 2014
Hon. Fahie: Politics Affecting SSB Payments
First District Representative, and Opposition Member, Hon. Andrew Fahie during his contribution to the National Health Insurance Bill on April 8 opined that political intervention is one of the hindrance to the Social Security Board’s (SSB) collecting monies...
17 Apr 2014
Walwyn To Youth: "I Take Pride In Saying I Started As A…
Young persons in the Territory are being encouraged to take every opportunity to learn a skill and do not scorn any entry level jobs. "A job is not all about money but its about building skills, building confidence,...
17 Apr 2014
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Top Cricketers To Benefit From NAGICO Insurances Sponsorship
NAGICO Insurances, sponsors of the regional Super50 cricket tournament, has announced its continued partnership with the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) to provide performance incentives for players. As part of the collaborative effort, NAGICO Insurances will provide a cash bonus to the leading run scorer and wicket taker at the end... Read more
Shereen: I Do It For the Love of Music
She has been singing since primary school, and now years later Mrs. Shereen Flax-Charles says that music still calls her; and singing, she says remains her passion. The known lyricist says that her love for that art went beyond her St Croix school days, her days as Calypso... Read more
TWO MORE HAITIANS CHARGED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING RING IN USVI
As a result of a joint investigation between the RST in Dutch St Maarten, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Major Crime Team and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Dieuseul Mompremier, 44, and Lamorthe Delva, 45, both Haitian nationals, were arrested last Friday [11th April 2014] on St.... Read more
BVIHSA PARTNERS WITH EUREKA MEDICAL CLINIC
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has partnered with Eureka Medical Clinic to provide Orthopedic Specialty Clinics to the residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands. According the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Darlene Carty Baptiste, “The BVIHSA wishes to ensure that the Virgin Islands community has... Read more
Pastor Says Negative Comments Killing Community
Pastor Melvin Turnbull of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church says that the media is contributing to the unsupportive attitude exhibited in the community. The Pastor who was at the time speaking at the re-opening of Bobby’s Supermarket said that people appear to be more... Read more
Pastor Says Negative Comments Killing Community
Pastor Melvin Turnbull of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church says that the media is contributing to the unsupportive attitude exhibited in the community. The Pastor who was at the time speaking at the re-opening of Bobby’s Supermarket said that people appear to be more... Read more
Business Owner Thanks Staff For Working Without Pay
Local businessman Elton Leonard thanked his staff who turned up to work and supported him for several months without receiving a paycheck. "A number of staff stuck with me for years even sometime not getting paid...Your are loyal staff...Even in the last eight months a... Read more
Fraser to Grill Premier On Finances During Tomorrow HOA Sitting
Opposition Member, Hon. Julian Fraser is expected to shoot a number of tough questions regarding the finances of the Territory when the House of Assembly sits tomorrow, Thursday April 17. Fraser, Third District Representative will Premier Hon. Dr. Orlando Smith to produce treasury statements for... Read more
Autism Centre Meeting Mandate
The Autism Centre is meeting its mandate of improving the lives of autistic members of the community, and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton in an update issued last week noted that the Centre since its 2012 is continuing to make a difference. ... Read more
Natural Resources Ministry Resumes Red Bay Dock Development
Efforts to expand and modernise the Territory’s fishing industry are underway with plans for the re-development of the Red Bay Fisherman’s Dock. This comes as Government commences work as part of the larger East End, Fat Hog’s Bay Harbour Development Project. Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and... Read more
Department Of Motor Vehicles Clarifies Issuance Of License Stickers
In an effort to promote driver safety and to make sure all motorists are issued with a valid license sticker, customers whose vehicle insurance expires before the last date of the calendar month will be issued a license sticker for the previous month. This is in response to... Read more
VG VENDORS ADVISED TO REGISTER BOOTHS FOR EASTER FESTIVAL
Food vendors and businesses participating in the upcoming Virgin Gorda Easter Festival being held from April 19 to 21 are advised to register their booths, stalls and vending operators with the Environmental Health Division prior to the commencement of activities to avoid any delays in operation. According... Read more
MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY
Police yesterday charged a man after he was accused by the victim of chasing and punching him in the face and stealing his money. Verne Forbes Jr., 19, of Sea Cows Bay, is to appear in Magistrate’s Court today to face robbery charges in relation to the incident... Read more
ALL SIX TEENS CHARGED WITH INFLICTING BURNS ON MAN
Police yesterday charged all six male teenagers with unlawful and malicious wounding in relation to the burn wounds received by a man while asleep in a parking lot. The teenagers, ranging in age from 12 to 16 years, were alleged to have thrown inflammable liquid on a man who was... Read more
Hon. Fahie Says Opposition Needs a Lawyer
Members of the Opposition and Backbenchers need access to a lawyer and experts, First District Representative, and Opposition Member, Hon. Andrew Fahie told the House of Assembly on April 8 during the debate of the Status of Children legislation. “I have asked Madame Speaker, and I... Read more
Beauty of the Week
Name: Kadia "Kadie Kade" Turnbull Nationality: British Citizen Zodiac sign: Scorpio Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza Favorite colour: Pink Vacation Spot: Bora Bora Favorite quote: "Be optimistic in life's ups and downs, there's always a silver lining" Read more
Blood Moon & Full Moon Fun With Razor Blades and Splash
It will be anything, but, a boring Tuesday night as residents have the exciting opportunity of choosing between two great parties that will be taking place on the eastern and western ends of Tortola. The traditional full moon parties at Trellis Bay and Bomba Shack will... Read more
HENRY SHATTERS BVI RECORDS FOR TOP JR. COLLEGE SPOTS
Eldred Henry, a British Virgin Islands 2013 Carifta Games Discus Throw and Shot Put bronze medalist shattered the territory’s Discus mark and improved his own standard in the Shot, during two competitions in Arizona over the weekend. At the Mesa Classic Discus Throw Invitational on Friday, Henry, the Central Arizona... Read more
Gov’t Seeking Approval To Borrow $22M
The government will be moving to the House of Assembly on Thursday to seek approval to borrow $22M from First Caribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited and its affiliates (CIBC First Caribbean). Premier and Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Orlando Smith will move the motion which states that the government is currently... Read more
20 Electricians Praised For Completing Course For Certification In PV Installation
Minister of Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool praised the twenty electricians who completed the historic training course for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. At the end of the one week workshop which held at the H. Lavity Stoutt College (HLSCC) on Friday afternoon, Minister Vanterpool said they want... Read more
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Top Cricketers To Benefit From NAGICO In…
NAGICO Insurances, sponsors of the regional Super50 cricket tournament, has announced its continued partnership with the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) to provide performance incentives for players. As part of the... Read more
BVIHSA PARTNERS WITH EUREKA MEDICAL CLINIC
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has partnered with Eureka M…
Business Owner Thanks Staff For Working Without Pay
Local businessman Elton Leonard thanked his staff who turned up to work and support…
Natural Resources Ministry Resumes Red Bay Dock Development
Efforts to expand and modernise the Territory’s fishing industry are underway with plans …
Her Majesty’s Customs Junior Officers Co…
Fourteen of Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) Junior Officers completed a six week basic training course this week at Customs Headquarters. This training was designed to improve the... Read more
Shereen: I Do It For the Love of Music
She has been singing since primary school, and now years later Mrs. Shereen Flax-Charles sa…
More Sister Islands’ Schools Receive Safe School Certification
Three more schools in the British Virgin Islands have attained SAFE School certification,…
Walwyn To Youth: "I Take Pride In Saying I Started As A Bus Boy"
Young persons in the Territory are being encouraged to take every opportunity to learn a ski…
Vincy Gets 7 Years For Smuggling Marijua…
Glenroy Pierre of St. Vincent was yesterday sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a drug off off Anegada. Pierre received one year for illegal... Read more
TWO MORE HAITIANS CHARGED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING RING IN USVI
As a result of a joint investigation between the RST in Dutch St Maarten, the Royal Virgin I…
MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY
Police yesterday charged a man after he was accused by the victim of chasing and punching hi…
DJ Jailed For Child Porn
A High Court Judge today sentenced Trinidad native, Slyon 'Sly' Forbes to five year…
Metal Detector Needed at ESHS
In a recently published media report, Commissioner of Police David Morris noted that metal detectors are needed at the Elmore Stoutt High School to among other things, prevent... Read more
Public Information Education Subcomittee Encourages Safety At Sea
The Public Information and Education (PIE) Subcommittee of the National Disaster Manageme…
NHI Bill Passed
The passage of the National Health Insurance (NHI) legislation means that health insur…
It Will Haunt Us If We Do Not Have A NHI System-Minister Skelton
"It will haunt our collective conscience to know that many of our people suffered and died …
Hon. Fahie: Politics Affecting SSB Payme…
First District Representative, and Opposition Member, Hon. Andrew Fahie during his contribution to the National Health Insurance Bill on April 8 opined that political intervention is one of... Read more
Fraser to Grill Premier On Finances During Tomorrow HOA Sitting
Opposition Member, Hon. Julian Fraser is expected to shoot a number of tough questi…
Hon. Fahie Says Opposition Needs a Lawyer
Members of the Opposition and Backbenchers need access to a lawyer and experts, First District…
Gov’t Seeking Approval To Borrow $22M
The government will be moving to the House of Assembly on Thursday to seek approval to bo…
HENRY SHATTERS BVI RECORDS FOR TOP JR. C…
Eldred Henry, a British Virgin Islands 2013 Carifta Games Discus Throw and Shot Put bronze medalist shattered the territory’s Discus mark and improved his own standard in the Shot, during... Read more
WILLIAMSON WINS THIRD STRAIGHT BLENHEIM TRUST 5K RACE
Before he would help Vincy to a 164 run victory over Jamrock by bagging 2 wickets for a m…
49 ATHLETES ATTEND BVIAA LIFE SKILLS SEMINAR
Some 49 athletes attended the BVI Athletics Association’s Life Skills Seminar on Saturda…
PIPE, BROWNSDON WIN DIVE BVI 5K SERIES FINALE ON VIRGIN GORDA
You can call Maxford Pipe a quick learner. A strategy he learnt a week earlier when Guy Will…
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