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Electronic Tagging In the Pipeline
In a crime reduction and community safety strategy that was prepared by the Community Safety Consultative Group, and laid on the table of the recent House of Assembly sitting it...
24 May 2013
Several Activities Scheduled For Men’s Health Week 2013
Plans to make the 2013 Men’s Health Week unforgettable are in the works and the Office of Gender Affairs announce that a number of activities have been scheduled. In a...
24 May 2013
Nagico Provides Attractive Incentives For Top Performers …
Nagico Insurances announced a new partnership with the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) in support of domestic cricket. At the conclusion of the tournament, Nagico will provide a cash bonus of...
23 May 2013
Accused Trespasser Claims Sex Was His Motive
Sidney Varlack Malone the 57 year-old man that turned up at a Slaney Hill residence after midnight with a pair of socks on his hands appeared in the Magistrates Court...
23 May 2013
Premier Satisfied With PWC’s Expertise
Premier and Minister of Finance – Dr Orlando Smith says due diligence was taken on PricewaterHouse Coopers (PWC) before government awarded the comp…
BVI Totals 24 Tax Information Agreements After Signing With Canada
In demonstrating its commitment to enhancing international relations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has in place a total of 24 Tax Informati…
Woman Allegedly Caught On Camera Stealing Wallet
A stay-at-home mother who allegedly stole a money clip/wallet that was forgotten by a supermarket patron, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia R…
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IFC Continues Education On BVI Financial Services Industry
More of the Territory’s youth have been introduced to the financial services industry, thanks to collaboration by the BVI International Finance Centre (IFC) that participated in the St. Georges Primary School’s Third Annual Career Day. This year’s career day, held on May 17, focused on ‘Financial Services’ for classes 3 through... Read more
Dr. Marcia Potter Confirmed As Permanent Secretary For Education
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO, after consultation with the Public Service Commission, has confirmed Dr. Marcia Potter’s appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture. Dr. Potter whose confirmation is effective April 18, 2013 has been the acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry... Read more
City Manager Urges Community To Place Ads Legally
City Manager, Mrs. Janis Braithwaite-Edwards continues to encourage the community to advertise legally within the confines of the city. “As we continue with our information campaign, one of our main focus is addressing how advertising is being carried out in Road Town,” Mrs. Braithwaite-Edwards told the Department of Information and Public... Read more
HOME STRETCH OF TRACK SEASON KICKS OFF WITH FRIDAY’S YOUTH CHAMPIONSHP
Three successive meets, beginning with the BVI Youth Championships Friday—which doubles as World Athletics Day—will lead to the close of the 2013 domestic track and field season. The territory’s top U15 athletes who competed in the Inter Primary Championships, BFEC and ESHS Championships as well as others have been invited to... Read more
Man Claims 221.6 Grams of Cannabis Was For Personal Use
The Magistrates Court was informed on May 22 that 20-year-old Malik Aaron intended to consume the more than 200 grams of cannabis that was found in his possession last month. The defendant who appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards was charged with being in possession of a controlled drug, and pleaded... Read more
Hon. Andrew Fahie Community Notice
I am Andrew A. Fahie, the representative for the First District inviting ALL residents and well-wishers of the First District to a very important meeting on Thursday May 23rd, 2013, 7:30 pm at the Abraham Leonard Community Center in Carrot Bay. The main type of discussion will be the government... Read more
Digicel Twenty/20 Week 2 Update: Vincy And VG Win Games
A new-look Vincy Cricket Club and Virgin Gorda (VG) emerged with wins in week 2 of the Digicel Twenty/20 Cricket Tournament at the Greenland Recreation Grounds on Sunday, May 19. Vincy Wins By 47 Runs Vincy challenged the 2012 tournament finalists Vikings in the first game. Vikings won the toss and... Read more
RVIPF ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC/PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR MUSIC FEST
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is asking the motoring public and music fest attendees to take special note of traffic and parking restrictions on roads leading to and from Cane Garden Bay during the BVI Music Fest from Friday to Sunday, 24 to 26 May between the hours of... Read more
BVIHSA/HIMAHEALTH SPECIALTY CLINIC WELCOMES APPOINTMENTS
Persons seeking medical care relating to Sickle Cell Anemia, Blood Diseases, Dialysis, Treatable Cancers, and Biopsies are encouraged to make an appointment at Peebles Hospital today. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and HIMAHealth, Puerto Rico, Specialty Clinic continues this Friday, May 24, 2013 providing Hematology, Oncology, and Oncologic... Read more
Sandy Lane Centre Plans To Visit Known Drug Trafficking Areas
Despite the lack of a National Drug Policy of Drug Reduction Strategy, the Sandy Lane Centre (SLC) says there is still much work to be done in the area of substance abuse treatment and prevention. The Annual report of 2012 which was recently laid on the table of the House of... Read more
IFC Continues Education On BVI Financial Services Industry
More of the Territory’s youth have been introduced to the financial services industry, thanks to collaboration by the BVI International Finance Centre (IFC) that participated in the St. Georges Primary School’s Third Annual Career Day. This year’s career day, held on May 17, focused on ‘Financial Services’ for classes 3 through 5 and ‘Tourism’ for lower level classes. Representatives from the IFC visited the St. George’s Primary School to talk to students about the different career paths in the financial services industry. The BVI IFC’s Marketing Manager Mrs. Alicia Green told the Department of Information and Public…
Dr. Marcia Potter Confirmed As Permanent Secretary For Education
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO, after consultation with the Public Service Commission, has confirmed Dr. Marcia Potter’s appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture. Dr. Potter whose confirmation is effective April 18, 2013 has been the acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture since May 1, 2011. Prior to that time Dr. Potter served as the Acting Chief Education Officer. She has over 35 years, experience in the field of education. She served as the Head of the History Department at the BVI High…
City Manager Urges Community To Place Ads Legally
City Manager, Mrs. Janis Braithwaite-Edwards continues to encourage the community to advertise legally within the confines of the city. “As we continue with our information campaign, one of our main focus is addressing how advertising is being carried out in Road Town,” Mrs. Braithwaite-Edwards told the Department of Information and Public Relations. “The Office of the City Manager and the Town and Country Planning Department has joined forces to ensure that the necessary information is being disseminated to the public so that they adhere to the rules and regulations set forth in the law,” she said. The Physical…
HOME STRETCH OF TRACK SEASON KICKS OFF WITH FRIDAY’S YOUTH CHAMPIONSHP
Three successive meets, beginning with the BVI Youth Championships Friday—which doubles as World Athletics Day—will lead to the close of the 2013 domestic track and field season. The territory’s top U15 athletes who competed in the Inter Primary Championships, BFEC and ESHS Championships as well as others have been invited to the 2-day competition that starts with the 100m heats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The meet continues its morning session at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, with an afternoon session starting at 4 p.m. Following the BVI Youth Championships will be the inaugural BVI Twilight Invitational.…
Man Claims 221.6 Grams of Cannabis Was For Personal Use
The Magistrates Court was informed on May 22 that 20-year-old Malik Aaron intended to consume the more than 200 grams of cannabis that was found in his possession last month. The defendant who appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards was charged with being in possession of a controlled drug, and pleaded guilty to the offence. In outlining the allegations Senior Crown Counsel Valston Graham announced that on Tuesday April 16 between the hours of 5:20 and 6:30 a.m. police executed a search warrant at the residence at Havers Estate which the defendant shares with his brother and…
Hon. Andrew Fahie Community Notice
I am Andrew A. Fahie, the representative for the First District inviting ALL residents and well-wishers of the First District to a very important meeting on Thursday May 23rd, 2013, 7:30 pm at the Abraham Leonard Community Center in Carrot Bay. The main type of discussion will be the government proposed future development for Smuggler’s Cove. The Minister of Natural Resources and Labour along with other Senior Officials of The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and other relevant authorities will be in attendance to present, as well as to answer ALL concerns on the…
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BVI Contributes Significantly to the Eco…
Despite calls by successive governments in the BVI for its people to spend their money at home, local consumers continue to contribute significantly to the building of the economy in... Read more
Peebles Hospital Contributes to 83.73% of the Public Debt
The new Peebles Hospital construction that started since 2007 has so far contributed to 83.7…
Premier Smiths Highlights Brazil Trip - Tourism, Financial Services
Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is pleased with his r…
Premier: Natural Resources Is An Important Part Of Government
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith says the dream of fishing becoming the third economic pillar of the…
Electronic Tagging In the Pipeline
In a crime reduction and community safety strategy that was prepared by the Community Safety Consultative Group, and laid on the table of the recent House of Assembly sitting it... Read more
Several Activities Scheduled For Men’s Health Week 2013
Plans to make the 2013 Men’s Health Week unforgettable are in the works and the Office of Ge…
Nagico Provides Attractive Incentives For Top Performers
Nagico Insurances announced a new partnership with the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) in su…
IFC Continues Education On BVI Financial Services Industry
More of the Territory’s youth have been introduced to the financial services industry, thank…
Accused Trespasser Claims Sex Was His Mo…
Sidney Varlack Malone the 57 year-old man that turned up at a Slaney Hill residence after midnight with a pair of socks on his hands appeared in the Magistrates Court... Read more
Woman Allegedly Caught On Camera Stealing Wallet
A stay-at-home mother who allegedly stole a money clip/wallet that was forgotten by a superm…
Man Claims 221.6 Grams of Cannabis Was For Personal Use
The Magistrates Court was informed on May 22 that 20-year-old Malik Aaron intended to consum…
Men in Extradition Battle Questions Governor's Action in HC Application
The Governor’s decision to issue a second Order to Proceed in relations to the extraditi…
Fahie Stands By School Lunch Program
Former Education Minister Hon. Andrew Fahie has outlined that the decision to introduce a school lunch program has resulted in many benifits fro students and has helped to prevent teenage... Read more
Students Sat Primary Five ExamToday
More than 400 primary school students are writing the Primary Five Examination today, but if …
HIMA Looks To Expand Specialist Clinic
Puerto Rico-based HIMA Health has experienced a gradual growth in the number of patient…
How Much Are Teachers Worth? $99K Dinner Held
A grand dinner and awards show held earlier this year for teachers cost taxpayers close t…
Legislators Aim Fire at the Media
Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn expressed concern over what he described as an attempt by a certain online media entity to put Virgin Islanders and Belongers against... Read more
Premier Withdraws Financial Audit Report; To Be Re-Tabled
Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith has withdrawn from the …
Treasury Under Attack
Despite the alarming results and the poor fiscal management of the territories finances be…
Fraser and Speaker Face off over Missing Questions
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Ingrid Scatliffe-Moses took exception to what she…
HOME STRETCH OF TRACK SEASON KICKS OFF W…
Three successive meets, beginning with the BVI Youth Championships Friday—which doubles as World Athletics Day—will lead to the close of the 2013 domestic track and field season. The territory’s top U15... Read more
Digicel Twenty/20 Week 2 Update: Vincy And VG Win Games
A new-look Vincy Cricket Club and Virgin Gorda (VG) emerged with wins in week 2 of the Digic…
CARR LEADS RECORD BREAKERS IN VIRGIN GORDA HALF MARATHON
James Carr was engaged in a spirited battled with Jacques Roux after they broke from the fie…
HERBERT’S 400M VICTORY LEADS BVI PERFORMERS IN 37TH GOLDEN SOUTH CLASSIC
Khari “KJ” Herbert won the 400m at Saturday’s 37th Golden South Classic in Orlando, Florida,…
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