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Local Author Verna Penn Moll launched her book, “Lead me to the Rock” last Sunday during the worship service conducted by the Rev. Joyce Rohan, at the East End Methodist Church. It was launched just in time for Caribbean Literature Day, this past Sunday. Penn Moll says that the book takes them on an intimate […]
Government has announced new requirements for the renewal of work permits. That announcement from Labour and Immigration Minister, Vincent Wheatley, who said that the policy changes have been implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused multiple lay-offs locally. Work permit holders who have been terminated and would like to seek alternative employment can apply […]
Transportation Minister Kye Rymer has announced since the implementation of the second restriction (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on 26th June 2020 the Department of Motor Vehicles has seen an increase in persons becoming regularised. According to Honourable Rymer, thirty-three people visited the department, and of that thirty-three, seven persons obtained new scooter/motorcycle licenses, eight persons […]
Considering the recent US decision to modify temporary exemptions for non immigrant students taking online courses during the Fall 2020 semester, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) says it is working to develop and offer the support and services necessary to accommodate BVI students who may be affected. On Monday 6 July, the Students […]
An Arrest Warrant has been re-issued for 27 year old Nyron Erickson who resides in West End. The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Erickson. On Friday 24 January at about 3:30PM, the RVIPF Armed Response Unit seized a semi-automatic rifle and several ammunitions on the eastern end of the island. It said […]
Government is getting stricter with persons and businesses regarding the social distancing and masks wearing measures in the fight against COVID-19. Persons and businesses are liable to fines if they do not adhere to the measures. Cabinet has agreed that the Ministry of Health and Social Development instruct the Attorney General to consider all relevant […]
Agriculture Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley said recently that he has been overwhelmed with persons who said that they want to be one of those 100 farmers to cultivate marijuana. Minister Wheatley said it is going to be a difficult process to select. According to the Minister, while the farmers have not yet been identified, the […]
There is said to be growing anxiety in the business community, to hear from the government on a time-line for the reopening of the borders. The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association, (BVICCHA) has been asking for a phased reopening date so they can market and prepare accordingly. They had also asked if there […]
Opposition member and Second District Representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull wants the Government to go after delinquent employers who continue to deduct monies from employees’ salaries for social security and National Health Insurance, NHI but are not paying it into the system. Turnbull says this is why the NHI is failing because these employers are robbing […]
Two million dollars raised from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, TRC will go towards restarting the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project. In a statement to the House of Assembly Premier Andrew Fahie said that in these trying times, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has stepped up to the plate to pull its weight in a way […]