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The Auditor General’s report on BVI Airways is finally under full criminal investigation
BVI Airways deal Walks Like a Bribe, Barks Like a bribe, and Looks Like a Bribe. The Deal was one sided at every step; no value for taxpayers' money. The Chief lobbyist of the BVI Airways deal and former Premier Dr D. Orlando Smith along...
No preference for locals in $10 million unemployment grant- persons to be paid a percentage of salary
Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley today said that BVIslanders and Belongers will not be given any preference in the allocation of the $10 Million grant afforded under Government’s Economic Stimulus plan. This revelation was ...
Government to extend 3-month temporary termination period to 6 months!
Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley, in an exclusive interview with 284 Media revealed that the Government is currently considering extending the 3-month temporary termination period to 6 months following the pandemic.
NAGICO urges citizens to ‘take precaution’ this hurricane season
With the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially beginning on June 1, 2020, local insurance company NAGICO Insurances is encouraging the public to be vigilant this Hurricane Season and to implement precautionary measures. Said COVID-19...
A shocking video shows NYPD squad cars ramming into George Floyd protesters behind a barricade in New York
Peacekeepers or mass murderers?
What to do if you witness police brutality – what legal experts say
This week, the world reacted to the killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, with unsettling videos depicting something which should be shocking but is far from an isolated incident: a black person suffering dangerously...
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Dean Fahie appointed Acting Managing Director of the BVIPA
Operations Manager at the BVI Port Authority (BVIPA), Dean Fahie has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the organisation.
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch
7 Shocking Revelations From Netflix's New Jeffrey Epstein and his sex--Caribbean-island
Netflix doc ‘Filthy Rich’ explores “sexual pyramid scheme” concocted by pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein
Central America faces major flood threat
You've heard meteorologists use the terms "polar vortex" and "bomb cyclone" this year. Now you can add "Central American gyre" to your expanding weather vocabulary. This broad area of low pressure, which formed this weekend, is drifting ...
Quote of the Day
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Geneva, Switzerland: Mile-long line for food forms in one of the world’s wealthiest cities
The Swiss city is best known for bankers, watchmakers and U.N. officials. But the virus has forced thousands from Geneva’s underclass to line up for hours for food aid.
SpaceX and NASA successfully launch two astronauts into space
In a historic first for the U.S. space program, a spacecraft designed, built, owned and operated by a private company - SpaceX - blasted off Saturday with two NASA astronauts aboard.
Nike: For once, Don’t Do It
Nike strives to bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. (* If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Let’s all be part of the change.
How this country of 97 million kept its coronavirus death toll at zero
Vietnam, a country of 97 million people, has not reported a single coronavirus-related death and on Saturday had just 328 confirmed cases, despite its long border with China and the millions of Chinese visitors it receives each year.
Congratulations to the Astronauts that left Earth today. Good choice
Protesters in the US demand justice for the death of George Floyd after fatal arrest
Protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota on May 27, 2020, to demand justice for a 46-year-old African-American who died while in police custody. Video showed the man, George Floyd, as he was being arrest...
Microsoft and Google to replace journalists with robots
Microsoft is to replace dozens of contract journalists on its MSN website and use automated systems to select news stories.
Attorney General William P. Barr’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Riots
“ the voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements”. Attorney General William P. Barr has issued the following statement:
Why I am closing my BVI company, and recommend everyone else not to register a BVI company
This is an article we’ve got from a reader. We checked the facts and found it all true. We recommend the company owner to replace their racketeer agent with an honest one, instead of totally giving up their BVI company. And we urge SFC t...
George Floyd murderer is free at home, despite the announcement that he is arrested
The privileged murderer of a black man got immediately free on “Bail”. The “bail” for former officer Derek Chauvin set at $500,000, document shows... with no conditions set for his release. His criminal record includes 17 previous cases...
No favouritism! Each elected member to get $300K for COVID-19 affected constituents
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that every elected member in the House of Assembly (HoA) will receive an additional $300,000 to help persons in the Territory facing hardships brought on by t...
Motion moved to have Governor reprimanded for violating Audit Act
Senior Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has moved a motion in the House of Assembly to have Governor Augustus Jaspert reprimanded for violating the Audit Act.
$3.9M to be equally shared among district reps as 'quick response' for needy residents
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has allocated $3.9 million to share equally among all elected representatives to assist needy residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Government petitions UK
Government has issued a petition to the United Kingdom to have five sections of the Protocols for Effective Financial Management either removed or restructured to the BVI’s benefit.
Gov't to develop Energy Transition Plan
Government has revealed plans for the development of an Energy Transition Plan in the British Virgin Islands.
Premier delivers $62.9M COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Premier Andrew Fahie has delivered a $62.9 million COVID-19 Economic Stimulus-Response Plan which seeks to allocate funds to jobless residents, struggling businesses, hotels, taxi operators, and other areas.
Chinese flying taxi maker Ehang gets approval to test drone deliveries for cargo weighing over 150kg
Ehang is the world’s first autonomous aerial vehicle company approved to conduct commercial trials of passenger drones for transporting heavy cargo, it says. The pilotless 216 flying car can hold two passengers and travel at up to 130km ...
Donald Trump has announced the severance of all US ties with the World Health Organisation
In a speech in the White House Rose Garden which was chiefly devoted to castigating China, and threatening new sanctions over its actions in Hong Kong, the president claimed that “China has total control over” the WHO.
A practical guide to how to socialise now
The UK is starting to relax its coronavirus lockdown rules, meaning some of us can now see friends and family we have been separated from for months.
This custom webcam system lets you take Zoom calls on your TV from your couch
Crestron, which offers services to help people customize their smart homes, has teamed up with Logitech and Zoom to make an at-home video conferencing setup using technology you’d typically find in an office conference room.
Killer Mike calls Donald Trump “a dumb ass president” after Trump twitted the KKK slogan
Killer Mike calls Donald Trump “a dumb ass president” after Trump twitted the The Ku Klux Klan slogan “you start looting we start shooting”
Peru overtook Iran and ranks 11th among countries with the most COVID 19
Today's is the highest increase of infected in a single day. Peru is located within the 6 countries with the most active cases worldwide. Peru is the fifteenth country that exceeds the figure of 60,000 'recovered'
Violent George Floyd protests at CNN Center unfold live on TV
CNN's Nick Valencia reports live from inside the CNN Center in Atlanta where demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd have turned violent.
The white house is on lockdown due to escalating demonstrations
Protester spray-paints “Fuck Trump” on building outside White House. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was charged with murder and manslaughter. 3rd Police Precinct in Minneapolis Has Been Breached & Set on Fire. Protests a...
Elton John Reacts To 'AGT' Singer Who Was Wrongly Imprisoned For 37 Years
Elton John reacted emotionally to a wrongly imprisoned singer on “America’s Got Talent” and his moving rendition of “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”
George Floyd does not appear to resist arrest in new surveillance video
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired -but not even arrested- for their involvement in the murder of a black man who was held down with a knee as he protested that he couldn't breathe.
Police arrest CNN reporter for doing nothing wrong, during live broadcast of Minneapolis riots
A black CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested while broadcasting live on air from the scene of the overnight protests in Minneapolis.
Jack Ma at Ye Ma TV
On online trade and the trade war
Governor tried to 'urge' HoA to meet & table BVIA report - Speaker
Hon Julian Willock accuse H.E Augustus J. U. Jaspert of interference with legislative branch
‘Reprimand Governor for violating’ Audit Act & VI Constitution- Hon Fraser
Moves motion for Gov's reprimand; says Governor's 'cavalier attitude' towards HoA needs to stop
'In my household I have two children & I need 2 laptops'- Hon Fraser
Said he requested gov't laptops to no avail.
'Full criminal investigation' launched into BVI Airways deal
After roughly three years, a criminal probe has been launched into the controversial BVI Airways deal between the airline and the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) government that was led by former Premier, Dr D Orlando Smith.
Motion moved to have Governor reprimanded for violating Audit Act
Senior Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has moved a motion in the House of Assembly to have Governor Augustus Jaspert reprimanded for violating the Audit Act.
Contract signed for Joe’s Hill Manor development after 3-year delay
After being put on hold for three years, the contract has finally been signed for the development of affordable housing in the Joe’s Hill area of Tortola.
Tropical wave affecting BVI
The British Virgin Islands is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions, which is the result of a ‘weak tropical wave’ passing over or near the territory.
BVIAA runs COVID-19 drill ahead of controlled re-entry of locals
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has run its first COVID-19 drill ahead of the June 2 reopening of local borders for the repatriation of nationals and permanent residents trapped abroad.
'Stimulate businesses instead'- Hon Turnbull says no cash handouts to citizens
Says COVID-19 Gov't stimulus package should boost local industries
HongKosovo: Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has certified to Congress that Hong Kong no longer merits special treatment under US law. That opens the door for Trump Administration to impose economic sanctions on Hong Kong, the same as done against ...
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