The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force says it has been receiving complaints from the public about fraudulent requests from unknown individuals demanding monies. The complainants reported that telephone calls and Whatsapp messages were received from unknown foreign and local numbers demanding that money be sent. Additionally, threats were made to the complainants if the monies […]
It was a celebration dubbed the House that Mathavious Built on Monday night, as Government honoured Dr. Robert Mathavious, who has been described as one of the pioneers of BVI’s Financial Services Industry. Dr. Mathavious retired in 2020, with his last role being the Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission, after serving […]
Today’s play of the day comes from Skinny Fabulous.
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock claims that his injunction was filed in the public’s interest and on behalf of the House of Assembly (HOA against the Commission of Inquiry, COI Lawyers. The Speaker was a guest on Let’s Fuze VI Morning Brew with Dre on Monday, November 15th. Speaker Willock said he […]
A total of $12.4 million would be going towards a number of infrastructure development projects in the territory. This was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie during the budget address last week. Premier Fahie said these projects include, but not limited to the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project, the Cane Garden Bay […]
Police say they are investigating a lone-vehicle accident involving a taxi with tourists. The incident is said to have occurred on Saturday, 13 November. Police say serious Injuries were reported of three passengers and the taxi driver. The Passengers were treated at the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital and discharged and have all since left the […]
Today’s play of the day comes from Megan Thee Stallion.
The Customs Department prevented close to 10 local water taxis from carrying persons to the USVI last weekend because they were not in compliant with customs and other regulations. Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith said the water taxis which are locally based charter boats, were attempting to leave Sopers Hole at West End with guests but they did […]
Accommodations are said to be almost booked up for the 2021 Anegada Lobster Festival later this month. The BVI Tourist has dubbed the festival this year as Rediscover the BVI one plate at a time, which is carded for November 26th to 28th. Deputy Director at the BVI Tourist Board Rhodi Skelton says the event […]
Government backbencher – Shereen Flax Charles says this legal cost of 121 thousand dollars should not be paid by tax payers. Debating the motion, Flax Charles says people are very concerned how members are conducting themselves in the House of Assembly and it brings her no pleasure to know that there is such dissatisfaction to […]