Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie says Government is aware of something resembling a media report being circulating on the internet and social media channels, which item is nothing more than fake news. Premier Fahie said that the item is designed to give the appearance that it emanates from a media house in the […]
The BVI Financial Services Commission is warning the public to beware of Pyramid Schemes and other related investment scams. The FSC says while there are some legitimate uses of pyramid structures to sell products or other services, a pyramid structure can easily become a pyramid scheme that is used for illicit purposes and result in […]
Beach hours have been extended to midnight. This is contained in the new curfew order as agreed by Cabinet on July 1st. Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie said however that the 5am to 12 midnight curfew remains for the next two weeks. The Premier also said they will allow private vessels to continue […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has partnered with the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) to create a handbook to help residents incorporate COVID-19 into their seasonal preparedness activities. The highly visual digital booklet includes items to add to home stocks to protect against COVID-19 as well as reminders to carry out routine activities […]
The National Bank of the Virgin Islands is giving persons the opportunity to own a piece of paradise. The bank has launched its 2020 Land Loan Campaign where new and existing customers that qualify will enjoy 100% financing for terms up to a maximum of 15 years. It says that the campaign makes it easier […]
Former Minister in the National Democratic Party Administration Dr. Kedrick Pickering, has defended Former Financial Secretary Neil who is embroiled in the BVI Airways issue according to the Auditor General’s Report. During a Radio Programme on Tuesday, Dr. Pickering swore for Smith and also said that they are all responsible, meaning the Former NDP Cabinet. […]
Meters for distribution to customers have arrived in the territory and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer says the Water and Sewerage Department is now in the final stage of preparations to commence installation within the coming week. Minister Rymer says that the Department currently has a waiting list of customers who have paid all fees and are awaiting […]
Efforts are underway by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to locate Jamaican national Junior Peters. Peters 50, who resides at Carrot Bay was last seen on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Horse Path, where he was doing some landscaping work. Reports say his tools were left at the house where he was working and […]
Moves are being made to legalise the use of Cannabis/Marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Cannabis Bill 2020 is currently before the House of Assembly. In Presenting the Bill, Premier Andrew Fahie said he is not here to promote any recreational use of marijuana, but to advocate for the economic benefits of a medical marijuana industry, […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public not to purchase and use hand sanitisers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico. The health advisory is due to the potential presence of methanol which the United States Food Drug Administration (FDA) has warned can be “toxic when absorbed through the skin […]