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BVI Love Contest
The BVI Tourist Board invites all school-aged children to show off their creativity skills by participating in its first BVILOVE Poetry Contest.
Select grades to resume face-to-face schooling Monday
Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, students in public schools in Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two will be allowed to resume traditional schooling as part of the Ministry of Education’s phased reopening of schools.
18 businesses to find homes in phase one of D5 Economic Zone
Minister for Works, Transportation and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has indicated that in the first phase of the Fifth District Economic Zone development in Huntums Ghut, the government will be constructing three commercial warehouse...
VI pro basketballer Norville S. Carey joins Iranian League
Having plied his trade in the Netherlands and France, Virgin Islands' professional basketball player Norville S. Carey aka ‘Banana’ will be heading to the Middle East to continue his sporting career.
Food security under threat with pandemic
Social Commentator and radio host Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En ka’ believes the Virgin Islands (VI) import driven food security is now under threat, should countries decide they will not export foods to the territory as a result of the CO...
Gov’t mulling new 7-day quarantine for persons entering VI
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) today, October 22, 2020, revealed that the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is considering reducing the 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement to enter the territor...
50% of RVIPF went in isolation after last month’s COVID spike
The spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory last month forced the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to isolate approximately 50 percent of its personnel after 16 officers tested positive for the virus.
Nat’l Marine Park to be established on Anegada and other areas
Government is planning to establish new national parks across the territory; including a land and marine park in Anegada.
The Pope is wrong — Bishop John Cline
At least one local pastor has denounced the actions of Pope Francis — the chief pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church who is now trending worldwide because of his endorsement of civil unions for same-sex couples.
Businesses open but schools closed? How come?
As the BVI continues to enjoy a 100 percent decline in COVID-19 cases, former Education Minister Myron Walwyn is questioning why many schools across the territory remain closed while many businesses have been allowed to reopen.
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950 $
Apartment · For rent · Studio
Tortola
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Cane Garden Bay
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Studio
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1 bathroom
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Furnished
1,250,000 $
House · For sale · 3 bedrooms
Tortola
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Havers
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3,500 sqf
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3 bedrooms
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3 bathrooms
2,200,000 $
House · For sale · 4 bedrooms
Tortola
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Belmont Estate
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4 bedrooms
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4 bathrooms
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Furnished
3,300,000 $
House · For sale · 4 bedrooms
Tortola
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Parham Town
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4 bedrooms
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Furnished
3,450,000 $
House · For sale · 5 bedrooms
Virgin Gorda
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Mahoe Bay
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5 bedrooms
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6 bathrooms
This Century-Old Mumbai Apartment Takes Color to a Whole New Level
A design entrepreneur and a filmmaker have created an immersive space that keeps dreams alive, even in challenging times.
Fraudulent activity reported on Republic Bank/Scotia accounts
A number of residents with Scotiabank/Republic Bank debit cards recently took to social media to report several incidents of unauthorised purchases made on their accounts.
All schools now permitted to allow face-to-face classes but in phases
The Ministry of Education has been given the ‘green light’ from Cabinet to allow all schools in the territory to reopen for face-to-face classes using a phased approach.
Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ party unlikely to happen this year
Visitors and residents who are looking forward to ringing in 2021 at Foxy’s “Old Year’s Night” party on Jost Van Dyke will be better off making alternative arrangements as the event will likely be cancelled because of COVID-19.
Seaports to open on December 8
Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie De Castro has announced that seaports in the territory will open a week after the main airport.
Parole system in England and Wales 'secretive'
A man whose grandfather has just been released from prison - after killing his wife 35 years ago - has told the BBC the parole process in England and Wales is "secretive" and "coy".
Simple DIY Body Scrubs for Your Next At-Home Spa Day
The results will be brag-worthy, okay?!
Quote of the Day
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
Uber Founder Turns Real-Estate Mogul for Ghost Kitchen Startup
Entities tied to Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens, a startup that rents out space to businesses that prepare food for delivery, have bought more than 40 properties for more than $130 million.
5 asteroids buzz by Earth TODAY, as NASA gears up for historic touchdown on asteroid Bennu
With just 73 days left in 2020, NASA has published an alert that not one, but five asteroids are passing by Earth today, as the agency’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft prepares to touch down on a space rock 200 million miles away.
Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'
A scientist advising the government on ethnicity and Covid says "structural racism is not a reasonable explanation" for black and south Asian people's greater risk of illness and death.
Russia grants whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights
Russia has granted U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights, the TASS news agency cited Snowden's lawyer Anatoly Kucherena as saying on Thursday.
Spain becomes first EU nation with 1 million coronavirus cases
Country is sixth in the world to cross grim milestone after US, India, Brazil, Russia and Argentina.
Video: Working from home experience
Borat Gives Jimmy Kimmel a Coronavirus Inspection
Borat makes his appearance on the show, but before it can officially begin, he makes Jimmy go through a plague questionnaire, a physical examination and then introduces him to his daughter Tutar who really really wants his pants.
‘CAREN Act’ lets people sue over racist 911 calls
Fed up with white people calling 911 about people of colour selling water bottles, barbecuing or otherwise going about their lives, San Francisco leaders are set to approve hate crime legislation giving the targets of those calls the abi...
Caribbean threatened by 1.3M barrels of oil from sinking oil tanker
A state of environmental emergency is being called for by fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago over a sinking oil tanker with 1.3 million barrels of oil.
No masks required in Anguilla as island set for Phase 2 of reopening
Visitors to Anguilla can move around mask free as the island prepares to go into its second phase of reopening.
Bahamas launches world’s first digital currency
China has made central banks around the world start considering, and even exploring and developing CBDCs after it originally revealed digital yuan. However, while China was considered to be in the lead when it comes to the development an...
‘You have a voice, use it!’- Premier Fahie to Youth Parliamentarians
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, called on the newly minted youth parliamentarians to utilise their voices to ventilate issues plaguing the territory.
HLSCC kicks off Mourant College Classics 25th Anniversary Special Edition
The 25th Edition of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Classics Race Series kicked off on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the College’s Paraquita Bay campus.
Allegations against VG robbery trio compelling, court hears
Compelling allegations against the three persons who were arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out a daring robbery in Virgin Gorda on October 15, 2020, contributed to their bail being denied by Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin when...
Bar fights, incidents adding to already stressed situation
Social commentator and government consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on local bar and pub owners to put more security measures in place to prevent fights and other negative incidents on their premises.
2020 Virgin's Cup & William Thornton Race this Saturday, Oct 24
Eyes, excitement and action will be on the sea this Saturday, October 24, 2020, when the 2020 Virgin's Cup and William Thornton Race take place.
Tortola businessman accused of verbally abusing customer, police
A Tortola businessman found himself in police custody yesterday, October 20, 2020, after allegedly using indecent language and behaving in an irate manner during police investigations.
Over 20 locals officially sworn in as youth parliamentarians
More than 20 young Virgin Islanders between the ages of 18 and 35 yesterday took Oath of Affirmations as they officially became members of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament.
Gov’t to host community on JVD amid outcry from residents
Following a recent outcry from members of the Jost Van Dyke community, Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that he will be bringing a delegation to the sister island on Thursday to address the concerns of residents.
Jury acquits man whose relative gives him forged cheque to cash
Twenty-seven-year-old local Kendald Luis Fanord of Georges Hollow on Tortola was unanimously acquitted of two of his three charges when his trial concluded at the high court on Monday, October 19.
Face-to-face classes at VISTS off to a great start! Others to reopen soon
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is quite pleased by the safety measures that are being taken by the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) which recently reopened for in-person classes.
Pope Francis endorses civil unions for same-sex couples
Pope Francis — the chief pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church — has endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples in a new documentary about his life and work.
50% of RVIPF went in isolation after last month’s COVID spike
The spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory last month forced the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to isolate approximately 50 percent of its personnel after 16 officers tested positive for the virus.
Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients
Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts.
American trustbusters take on Google
IT WAS a long time coming. On October 20th the Department of Justice (DoJ) at last launched a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google. It is the first time American trustbusters have gone after big tech since their protracted battle aga...
Barack Obama delivers scathing takedown of Donald Trump
Former President Barack Obama delivered a blistering account of his successor's first four years in office in Philadelphia, arguing that President Donald Trump has proved he is "incapable of taking the job seriously" and has shown no int...
How to Plan a Bigger, Better Vegetable Garden
Before you so much as lift a rake, considering what you're going to grow, where you're going to grow it and - crucially - when you're going to sow or plant it will help you to get the most from your garden...
A Complete Guide to Treating Dark Spots on Your Face or Body
From serums to lasers, we've got you covered.
Experts reveal secrets about flying
62 secrets you never knew about flying
Prince William refused to attend lunch with Prince Harry amid ‘Megxit,’ royal expert claims
The claim was made by royal biographer and historian Robert Lacey who is also the official consultant on Netflix’s “The Crown.”
Airline coalition working with WHO to 'get rid of quarantines,' replace it with testing
The airline industry is hoping that testing will help revive its businesses.
PayPal to let you buy and sell cryptocurrencies in the US
PayPal has partnered with cryptocurrency company Paxos to launch a new service. PayPal users in the U.S. will soon be able to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies. More countries are coming soon.
Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam
The Mozilla Foundation sent a letter on Tuesday to Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey demanding they halt their trending features ahead of the 2020 election.
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