A rebuild of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town is among the education projects set to start this year under a memorandum of understanding signed Monday between government …
Branson’s cruise line makes first visit
Boarding Richard Branson’s new cruise liner, Valiant Lady, leaders and other guests from around the territory mingled and laughed on Sunday, eager to sample the experience of an adults-only cruise. …
124 become British overseas territories citizens
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and 123 other people recently became British overseas territories citizens after taking the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty during two recent ceremonies at …
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Branson offers Necker as collateral
Sir Richard Branson wants a $500 million bailout for Virgin Atlantic from the United Kingdom government, and after the request drew criticism he offered up Necker Island as collateral. “Over …
Necker Island back up and running; no timeline yet for Mosquito
After shutting down following the passage of Hurricane Irma, Necker Island officially reopened in October and has been welcoming groups of up to 30 guests, according to a Virgin Limited …
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Microloans offered for small businesses
In August, therapist Kelvin Fahie had just opened his addiction-counselling practice, A Place Where Healing Begins, in Road Reef. Thanks to last year’s Kickstart BVI Small Business Loan Programme, he …