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Sunday, Nov 17, 2019

Health Officials Issue 'Gastro' Alert

Health Officials Issue 'Gastro' Alert

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are urging parents of small children to pay attention for signs of Gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as gastro.

Opposition Plotting, In Talks With Entities to Stall Gov't Agenda

Opposition Plotting, In Talks With Entities to Stall Gov't Agenda

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie fended off claims that his administration is actively involved in victimization by pointing to a plot by the Opposition to stall the Government's agenda.

Flow Gifts Family Support Network Supplies

Flow Gifts Family Support Network Supplies

As part of its Missions Week activities in November, telecommunications provider, Flow has gifted the Family Support Network with food and toiletry items to restock its pantry, along with school supplies.

Gov't to introduce AirBnB Tax legislation

Gov't to introduce AirBnB Tax legislation

Gov't to introduce AirBnB Tax legislation

Following an April 30, 2019, Cabinet decision where property owners who lease their homes through AirBnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the Virgin Islands, Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert say...

Climate change is damaging the lifelong health of children across the world, medical officials warn

Climate change is damaging the lifelong health of children across the world, medical officials warn

Climate change is damaging the lifelong health of children across the world, medical officials warn

Climate change is damaging the lifelong health of children across the world, medical officials warn

Scientists and health experts warn that children will suffer from infectious diseases, malnutrition and air pollution worsened by climate change, in a new report from The Lancet. A child born today will experience a world that is more th...

Singapore imagines a brave new fintech future

Singapore imagines a brave new fintech future

Singapore imagines a brave new fintech future

Singapore imagines a brave new fintech future

Singapore imagines a brave new fintech future

With investment booming and regulation loosening, Singapore is rapidly emerging as a Southeast Asian hub for financial technology, or fintech.

Can being kind help you live longer?

Can being kind help you live longer?

Can being kind help you live longer?

Can being kind help you live longer?

Can being kind help you live longer?

What can kindness do for you? Give you a warm glow perhaps, or a feeling of well-being? While that may be true, scientists and academics at a new research centre say it can do much more - it can extend your life.

Herbal pills for cancer 'do more harm than good'

Herbal pills for cancer 'do more harm than good'

Herbal pills for cancer 'do more harm than good'

Herbal pills for cancer 'do more harm than good'

Cancer patients should tell their doctors if they are taking herbal products because some of the ingredients could stop their treatment working, a cancer conference has heard.

UNUSUAL PHONES OF THE FUTURE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD

UNUSUAL PHONES OF THE FUTURE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD

God’s lesson: Italian council is flooded immediately after rejecting measures on climate change

God’s lesson: Italian council is flooded immediately after rejecting measures on climate change

God’s lesson: Italian council is flooded immediately after rejecting measures on climate change

Veneto regional council, which is located on Venice's Grand Canal, was flooded for the first time in its history on Tuesday night - just after it rejected measures to combat climate change.

Quote of the Day

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Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't

Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't

Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't

Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't

Calling the Opposition debates a 'facade' over claims that his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is involved in nepotism and cronyism, in addition to victimising and dismissing board members since taking office, Premier and Minister ...

Gov't to introduce legislation for the 'production and sale' of medical marijuana

Gov't to introduce legislation for the 'production and sale' of medical marijuana

Government is putting the necessary legislation in place that will allow for medical marijuana to be produced and sold in the British Virgin Islands.

Untrue! Gov't dismisses accusations made in relation to BVIEC board

Untrue! Gov't dismisses accusations made in relation to BVIEC board

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Minister with responsibility for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Kye Rymer has denounced claims made in the House of Assembly that he ‘unceremoniously’ dismissed the corporation’s former board.

Flow announces faster, cheaper prices for internet following meeting with Premier

Flow announces faster, cheaper prices for internet following meeting with Premier

Telecommunications giant Flow has announced that it will be offering faster speeds and cheaper prices for internet service in the British Virgin Islands.

Anti-harassment legislation promised for visitors - but they might face $500,000 penalty and 14 years in jail if they post online anything that might offend anybody

Anti-harassment legislation promised for visitors - but they might face $500,000 penalty and 14 years in jail if they post online anything that might offend anybody

Legislation to further protect persons from being harassed while visiting in the British Virgin Islands is on the horizon, Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced. But new dictatorship legislation is on it's way' risking every BVI visito...

‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines

‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines

‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines

‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines

The issue of Crafts Alive vendors owing the ‘City’ in excess of half a million dollars came up for discussion at a press conference called by the Opposition on November 13, 2019.

Disrespectful! Hon Flax-Charles says she was rebuked for looking out for VG

Disrespectful! Hon Flax-Charles says she was rebuked for looking out for VG

Disrespectful! Hon Flax-Charles says she was rebuked for looking out for VG

Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial At Large Representative, Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles said she was rebuked for always looking out for the people of Virgin Gorda by an unnamed Chairperson of a statutory board recently.

Opposition Plotting, In Talks With Entities to Stall Gov't Agenda

Opposition Plotting, In Talks With Entities to Stall Gov't Agenda

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie fended off claims that his administration is actively involved in victimization by pointing to a plot by the Opposition to stall the Government's agenda.

70 Public Officers honoured for years of service

70 Public Officers honoured for years of service

70 Public Officers honoured for years of service

Seventy Public Officers were recognised for their years of service at a Retirees Dinner held in their honour on November 2, 2019.

Medical Marijuana Legislation To Be Developed

Medical Marijuana Legislation To Be Developed

Government is moving ahead with plans to legalize medical marijuana in the Territory, this was made clear by mention that legislation to further talks of a BVI medical marijuana sector will be developed.

Give Henry Creque A Chance - Fraser Says Territory Needs His Skills

Give Henry Creque A Chance - Fraser Says Territory Needs His Skills

Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser announced that he would like the matter of how Henry Creque is being allegedly treated by the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) fully examined.

Says monthly $10K allocation for district assistance insufficient

Says monthly $10K allocation for district assistance insufficient

Representative of the Fifth District and government legislator Kye Rymer is requesting additional funding to assist constituents that make up the nine electoral districts of the British Virgin Islands.

Toad Hall on Virgin Gorda to be new national park

Toad Hall on Virgin Gorda to be new national park

A 5.5-acre property with three personal living pavilions, ample outdoor space, and private access to The Baths National Park in Virgin Gorda, Toad Hall Estate was one of the Virgin Islands’ premier vacation rentals for decades.

Yacht show sees largest turnout since Irma

Yacht show sees largest turnout since Irma

Bamboushay pottery mugs and an award for volunteer work decorated the main cabin of a 62-foot Leopard catamaran called The Big Dog, which was on display at the Nanny Cay marina for visiting brokers to board last week.

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