Two BVI nationals who returned to the Territory on June 27 tested negative for the virus that causes COVID-19. Reports made the rounds on social media and an online newsite that two returning nationals had tested positive. However, in a live update on Sunday evening, Health Minister Carvin Malone said that the returnees were tested […]
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that Cabinet has endorsed the re-opening of day care centres, preschools and summer programmes. In a statement on Wednesday, the Premier said this is subject to the inspection and approval by the Environmental Health Division and in alignment with the Education and Public Health guidelines for their safe operation. In […]
This year’s annual Territory Day celebrations will focus on the importance of being a Virgin Islander in a year when the Territory will go through a constitutional review. The celebrations will be held on Monday under the theme, “The March Toward Greater Autonomy: Shaping Collective Pride”, and will also focus on what it was to […]
Kevin Smith has called it a day at Digicel BVI. Smith is stepping down from the role of CEO of Digicel BVI to fulfil personal projects that were being pursued post-2017 hurricanes, it was announced today. Kevin joined Digicel in 2013 as Commercial and Operations Director and assumed the role of CEO in February 2020. […]
Rotary District for District 7020, Delma Maduro has given her full vote of confidence and support to the incoming Assistant Governor Ryan Geluk. Reports surfaced this week, that some Rotarians have written a letter to the District objecting to Geluk becoming the Assistant Governor because of his work which involved the BVI Airways matter. However, […]
As the government moves towards the legalising of Marijuana for medicinal purposes, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley said they are cognisant that the industry must be properly regulated and controlled. Dr. Wheatley was at the time discussing the Cannabis Licensing Act 2020, on “Public Eye” on Facebook Tuesday evening. The Cannabis Bill was […]
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie has given his first indication that the territory will open up to visitors by August/September of this year. Premier Fahie said his government and the various agencies are doing a lot of work to ensure that the BVI remains COVID-19 free but the people must also do their […]
Crime Stoppers BVI is asking the public to be extremely vigilant at this time to ensure everyone’s safety as we work as a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There has been a gradual increase in business and residential crime in the Virgin Islands in 2020. Crime Stoppers say to help decrease these occurrences […]
Labour Minister, Hon. Vincent Wheatley told the House of Assembly that more than 6,000 residents applied for unemployment benefit through the Social Security Board (SSB). Hundreds of workers were laid off due to the onset of Covid-19, particularly workers in the hospitality sector. According to the Minister, more than $176,000 have been paid out so […]
The Department of Disaster Management is advising the public that the Saharan Dust Layer will continue to affect the territory through to Thursday of this week and persons with respiratory problems are being urged to protect themselves. Saharan Dust is a common occurrence during this time of the year, however, this is the thickest it […]