Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has reported that the Virgin Islands remain on the white-lists of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU). In a broadcast on the Financial Services Industry, the Premier said these accolades underscore the BVI’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the global […]
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS, (YES) Project has featured Virgislander Brent Hoyte. The OECS described the article, as a BVIslander harnessing the healing power of gospel music to inspire hope. Hoyte told the publication that from the age of 3, he loved to take his pots and pans and make rhythms on them […]
The Beneficial Ownership Secure Search system (BOSSs) continues to place the Virgin Islands on the cutting edge of beneficial ownership information exchange with the capability of responding to requests in real time. That’s according to Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie who in a live broadcast on the Financial Services Industry said that the […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has renewed appeals to the public to bear with the Government as they develop and implement the measures to further stabilise their social and economic situation and to put the foundation in place for their future. While saying he would not dwell on what the previous administration did […]
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 […]