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 […]
An earthquake measuring 4.03 was felt in the Virgin Islands on Sunday, July 26th. The Department of Disaster Management made a statement that about 6:39AM, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.03. The epicentre was located at latitude 18.70 north, 64.59 West or 31.86 Km North Road Town, Tortola, […]
The 24hour curfew which was imposed on Jost Van Dyke has been lifted, following the negative results of the 335 people for COVID-19. In a statement Saturday evening, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Development Carvin Malone said he is very happy to report that the BVI Health Services Authority has concluded its […]
Members of the House of Assembly will debate the motion for a Constitutional Review during a sitting of the House of Assembly today. Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie at the last sitting of the House of Assembly made a motion for the House to approve the establishment of and the composition of the […]
Our very own, Fuze VI is one of the first businesses to be featured on Spotlight on Businesses in the Seventh District. This, as Representative for the Seventh District, and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, says he in ensuring that businesses in the district get much needed exposure. […]
General manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation -BVIEC – Leroy Abraham says the corporation’s financial audit for the years 2017 and 2018 have shown sizeable losses in its operations. At a recent press conference, the BVIEC said that since the impact of Hurricane Irma on the territory in 2017, they have been struggling financially and […]
With COVID-19 remaining a concern both globally and locally, Drakes Traders Ltd said it made a donation of 500 KN95 masks to the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly. The protective face masks, valued at more than $2,000, were recently delivered to the Home on Tortola. Tracia Smart, a Registered Nurse who provides supervision of […]