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The rollout of United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May’s “soft” Brexit plan earlier this month spurred multiple resignations throughout her government, including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. Mr. Johnson, who visited …
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The 30-day deadline for a government response to a petition submitted June 8 demanding a commission of inquiry into a long list of grievances has lapsed, but the protestors’ next …
A $70 million Havers resort and residential development that has been in the works since 2015 is back on the table and bigger than ever, but it still faces scepticism …
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More than a dozen Caribbean leaders, including Premier Dr. Orlando Smith, gathered in Montego Bay, Jamaica last week for the 39th Caribbean Community heads of government meeting. During the three-day …
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Over the past week, beachgoers have reported getting serious jellyfish stings at Norman Island and The Baths National Park. At least one incident has led to an emergency room visit. …
A prominent sign was nailed to a tree at the entrance to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Saturday. “Please be reminded,” it warned in bold type. “Cannabis is against the law …
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Lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a motion establishing an expanded pilot project for a National Addressing System. The motion establishes names for dozens of roads in the greater Road Town …
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Lord Tariq Ahmad, the United Kingdom minister for the Commonwealth and United Nations, wrote to the “Decision March” organisers last week to express his sympathy for their concerns about public …
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Dame Peters, who is from the Virgin Islands, owns his own photography business and has been taking professional photos for years. The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College alumnus came full …
Public schools are closed across the Virgin Islands on Monday, but government offices remain open as the territory feels the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, which dissipated over the weekend into …
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When people asked Sandy Lyons, long-time director of the BVI Dance School, whether the 18th Annual BVI Dance Fest could go on after Hurricane Irma, she asked herself, “‘Oh, Lord, …
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Andrew “Spongebob” Persaud brought his flashy blue-and-white speedboat Fresh Squeeze to the fourth BVI Exquisite Boat Show motorcade on Friday to show it off, but he didn’t mind as children, …
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A High Court judge ordered on Friday that Earl “Bob” Hodge and Roberto “Tico” Harrigan, who are accused of participating in a Caribbean-based drug trafficking organisation, should not be extradited …
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Fried fish proved a surprisingly versatile main course as local chefs served up different varieties, accompanied by craft cocktails and live music, at Callwood Rum Distillery in Cane Garden Bay …
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Politicians had one main message for the 2018 graduates of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College last Thursday: The territory needs you. Premier Dr. Orlando Smith and Education and Culture Minister …
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Even though marijuana is illegal in the Virgin Islands, Tom Warner doesn’t expect much of a police presence for Foxy’s Hemp Fest, which he’s throwing in Great Harbour, Jost Van …
Richard Henry is the owner of Marine Depot BVI. A Guyana native, he has lived in the Virgin Islands for 35 years. Below are his words, condensed and edited by …
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Two people have been arrested in connection with recent robberies, police said. Donald Hanley, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, was charged with robbery after he allegedly approached a woman on …
The construction of a Virgin Gorda clinic that has been delayed repeatedly is back on track for completion by the end of the year, according to Petrona Davies, permanent secretary …
If a tsunami were to form in the Caribbean, several countries and territories would take very similar steps to respond. In the Virgin Islands and abroad, residents would know how …
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On Friday, eight months later than planned, students from the Virgin Islands branch of the University of the West Indies Open Campus finally were honoured for their achievements. Dr. Phyllis …
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Shortly after Premier Dr. Orlando Smith returned from a visit to China this month, government lifted the visa requirement for nationals of that country. Chinese can now enter and remain …
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A royal engineer who helped open the airport, shelter managers who lived among the homeless for months on end, police and fire officers who assisted the vulnerable, and an elected …
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Ralph Lewis is an emergency medical technician and the founder of Lifeline Transport Service, which this month received a Kickstart microloan from Unite BVI. Besides his efforts to revive his …
On Saturday night, National Democratic Party delegates voted for Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn to become the political organisation’s new president. Mr. Walwyn (R-at large) is the party’s first …
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