A Cash Strapped Music Fest
The BVI Music Fest has evolved into a major tourism product – inviting to tourists, especially those who can dock close to shore and enjoy the festival. ... Full story
Enforce the Laws
The Virgin Islands was plunged into a state of shock and sadness on Friday March 16, when the life of a 20 – year – old young lady was taken in the most heartless manner one could think of. ... Full story
There was no need to rush the Bill
The House of Assembly (HOA) has passed the amended Customs Management and Duties Act, which will now see Customs duties being charged on the basis of Freight on Board (FOB) rather than Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) as is the current practice. ... Full story
The Calls have Fallen on Deaf Ears
Time and time again we have spoken about the need to improve the Territory’s Prison System and that of the Officers attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. ... Full story
Tackling Violence in the Schools
The issue of violence in the public school system is nothing new and it is something that requires a major intervention. ... Full story
Preparing the next Generation
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” This quote is best suited when one examines the initiative which is currently being implemented by the Ministry of Education, as it relates to the job readiness training for our youths. ... Full story
The People Deserve to Know
It is no secret that the BVI is still feeling the effects of the world economic downturn. People have lost their jobs, cash flow is slow and businesses have closed down. While the previous government of the BVI did not lay off any civil servants, unfortunately there are those employees in the private sector who have suffered such fate. ... Full story
Police Officers Deserve Better
Recently the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. David Morris, highlighted the deplorable conditions under which officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are forced to work. He also raised the issue of the limited funds available to the RVIPF. ... Full story
The Domestic Violence Bill
The Domestic Violence Bill was recently passed in the House of Assembly and will soon be made into law. This is a new version of the Domestic Violence Act, as it was upgraded using the same model as that of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. ... Full story
The Impending Extradition
The United States District Court Southern District of Florida has requested the extradition of Customs Officer, Roberto Harrigan, 31 known as ‘Tico’; Earl DelVille Hodge, 5,1 known as ‘Bob Hodge’; Carlston Beazer, 33; Chad Skelton, 37; and Juan Valdez. ... Full story
About Us
The Virgin Islands StandPoint is the leading weekly newspaper in the British Virgin Islands. We are published on Tuesdays and Fridays and have a circulation ... Full story
Conditions for Road Town, VI at 12:54 am LST
Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 78 F
Forecast:
Thu - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
Fri - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
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