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Officers of Customs continue to further intensify the protection of the sea borders of the British Virgin Islands amidst the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic. Officers of the Immigration Department have also teamed up with Customs Officers under the theme: “BVILOVE: Partnering and Protecting our Sea Borders in The New Regular.” The joint […]
The community is up in arms and incensed when reports surfaced on Saturday, in broad daylight, around 10 am when reports surfaced of persons who entered the territory illegally through West End. Reports say that two dinghies loaded with persons allegedly made their way into the territory, were spotted and reported by community-minded persons. However, […]
Paving works have commenced in the Paraquita Bay area. People on the eastern end of the island are getting some ease with the condition of the roads. Motorists are asked to drive with caution when approaching Fat Hog’s Bay as Government works to resurface the road in the area. District Representative Dr. Nathalio Wheatley said […]
A plea from Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie for persons to continue to remain vigilant in the face of Covid-19 and called on scooter riders to value their life. Premier Fahie said they cannot leave any stone unturned with COVID-19. He said that is why the social distancing measures must apply, and adherence […]
After announcing last Friday August 14th that the 9th case of Covid-19 had recovered, Health Minister Carvin Malone said Monday night that the territory has recorded two new cases. Minister Malone said that both patients had recently returned to the Territory, quarantined in accordance with the established health protocols and were tested at the end […]
United Kingdom (UK) ships RFA Argus and HMS Medway will be conducting a hurricane response exercise on Norman Island on Sunday 16 and Monday 17, August. The Governor’s Office announced that the exercise will allow the UK Task Group to practice their response to any damage that a hurricane could cause, which includes delivering humanitarian […]
Micro, small and medium, MSME sized businesses, not in good standing are being told not to shy away from applying for the economic stimulus. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Shereen Flax Charles said recently, that those businesses will still be considered for assistance. Flax Charles said they are aware that many businesses are […]
Owners of Micro, Small and Medium businesses are being urged to apply for the Economic Stimulus Grant programme offered through Government by August 21. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Shereen Flax- Charles is encouraging Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the Small Business Sector […]
The team of medical professionals from the Republic of Cuba have commenced their mission having tested negative for COVID-19. The medical team of professionals who arrived in the Territory on Saturday, July 25 to assist with providing medical services was quarantined for 14 days as is the protocol for persons entering the Virgin Islands. Premier […]
Principal of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies, VISTS Ande Francis has said that the role of technical education, contributing to the growth of the territory cannot be over emphasised. Francis made that comment during the graduation exercise of the school last Friday July 24th, which saw 20 students receiving their certificates. The Valedictorian […]