The 26th annual Highland Spring HIHO windsurfing event will start on Monday
August 10, 2008
August 10, 2008
Baly crowned at Hal Jackson teen pageant
After 3 rounds of competition at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Saturday, St. George’s Secondary School student Adorya Baly, 17, was crowned Hal Jackson Talented Teen BVI. The pageant …
August 10, 2008
Incorporations fall in Q4 2009
Incorporatiofin Q4 2009 Figures recently released by the Financial Services Commission
August 10, 2008
Mitchell, Anslem win tennis tourney
The NAGICO Tennis Tournament finished on Tuesday evening at the Tortola Sports Club, despite several rain delays throughout weeklong event.
August 10, 2008
Funds code up for public input
Funds code up for public input The Financial Services Commission has released for consultation a draft funds code that will regulate how public funds are established and operated in the …
August 10, 2008
Opposition calls for a Biwater inquiry
Opposition member Dr. Kedrick Pickering (R–D7) called for a public inquiry.into the government’s relationship with Biwater on Monday night’s National Democratic Party radio programme. The move came one week after …
August 10, 2008
Editorial: Prepare now for hurricanes
Weather experts are predicting a busy year, with as many as 14 hurricanes. Of those, between three and seven are predicted to be Category Three or larger. Fortunately, the VI …
August 10, 2008
Navy ship visits VI
By NGOVOU GYANG ngyang@bvibeacon.com The Royal Navy warship HMS Manchester arrived on Monday for a four-day visit as part of its mission to support the United Kingdom overseas territories …
August 10, 2008
Festival opens with cultural celebration
A little before 8 p.m. the smoke was already coming from vendors’ grills, the scent of frying fish filled the air and music was playing. Children headed off smiling …
August 10, 2008
Public spending cuts announced
Government has announced plans to alter the spending habits of the public service in an attempt to shrink costs that account for 78 percent of the territory’s operational expenditure. The …
August 10, 2008
Former AG fires back at premier
after it was widely reported that he used the podium at a public meeting in East End earlier this month to harshly criticise her work in office. Ms. Quartey vacated …
August 10, 2008
Driver in court over fatal crash
The trial of Mr. James, who is accused of reckless driving and causing death by reckless driving, began in High Court yesterday. Mr. James has denied the charges. Senior …
August 10, 2008
MPs defend OFCs in debate
Three United Kingdom parliamentarians hashed out the usefulness of offshore finance centres in a Westminster Hall debate last week, during which a ranking UK Treasury officer praised the Virgin Islands’ …
August 10, 2008
ICT business opens doors
A new data firm entered the Virgin Islands’ market this week, offering data replication and disaster recovery, information and communication technology management, and hosted and cloud services to offshore and …
August 10, 2008
Editorial: Remembering emancipation
As the territory celebrates the August Emancipation Festival with pageantry, parades and performances, residents should take time to remember the reason for the season. On Aug. 1, 1834, the Emancipation …
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