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Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie believes that a properly regularized industry in the BVI, presents a lot of opportunities for the local people. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly last week as he moved a motion for the second and third readings of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting […]
Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active. Governor Rankin said history shows them that September brings more storm activity than any other time of the year. He said the best way to protect […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie says the BVI has a lot to be proud of, how the territory is handling its finances during this Covid- 19 pandemic. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly as he debated a motion that made adjustments to the budget. The Finance Minister said many […]
A further step has been made to Public Servants getting their increments. Cabinet at it recent meeting said that the payment of the 2018 increments for the 2017 work year isestimated at six million dollars ($6M) of which four million dollars ($4M) is expected to be disbursed this year. The Cabinet said this is inclusive […]
Fully vaccinated travelers to the BVI will no longer have to go through the BVI Gateway Portal. This announcement was made Tuesday evening by Premier and Minister for Tourism -Andrew Fahie on the VIP Radio Programme ‘Let’s talk’. Premier Fahie says Cabinet reviewed and deferred approving the task force’s draft cruiseship bubble operational plan, that […]
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock finds it to be interference against the Legislature where he was asked by the courts recently to prove how their lawyers are being financed. Willock and his lawyers Silk Legal brought the matter to court where it was said that the COI’s lawyers were practicing here illegally […]
The Joint Task Force (JPS) on Wednesday nabbed 19 illegal migrants on one of the sister islands. Head of the JPS Wade Smith said that intelligence was received by the RVIPF and they acted on that information. Smith said this led to the detention of the vessel and the illegal migrants.
Opposition Member and Fourth District representative Mark Vanterpool says government needs to make the announcement now and inform persons in the tourism industry, visitors and travel agents abroad about its policy for re-opening the territory for the upcoming tourist season. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Vanterpool said it does not make sense making such an […]
Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development and At Large member Shereen Flax Charles says they must encourage their teachers and give them the tools they need to work with in this Covid-19 era. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Flax Charles also said that they must help the students as well […]
With the announcement of the re-opening of nightclubs and entertainment centres with only fully vaccinated staff and patrons, many persons have been wondering how exactly this would be done. One of the measures is picture ids on entering establishments along with vaccination cards. During a live statement on Monday, Health Minister Carvin Malone said the […]