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At large member and Junior Trade Minister Shereen Flax Charles has given her full support as Government moved forward with the Gaming and Betting Amendment Bill in the House of Assembly. In her contribution to the debate, Flax Charles they are benefits to be derived from this bill, and they must continue to move forward, […]
A number of positive Covid 19 cases have been recorded in Virgin Gorda from persons employed at a construction company and who are living in what the Ministry of Health says in barracks style accommodation. In a statement, Acting Chief Medical Officer – Dr Ronald Georges says regrettably, the large number of persons in barracks […]
Host of Vigilate Dialogues Shaina Smith Archer has shared some areas which she thinks must be given priority in the territory and noted that although they have accomplished a lot, there is so much more they can do. Smith Archer said that last year was the 70th Anniversary of the restoration of the elected legislature […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie believes that a properly regularized industry in the BVI, presents a lot of opportunities for the local people. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly last week as he moved a motion for the second and third readings of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting […]
Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active. Governor Rankin said history shows them that September brings more storm activity than any other time of the year. He said the best way to protect […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie says the BVI has a lot to be proud of, how the territory is handling its finances during this Covid- 19 pandemic. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly as he debated a motion that made adjustments to the budget. The Finance Minister said many […]
A further step has been made to Public Servants getting their increments. Cabinet at it recent meeting said that the payment of the 2018 increments for the 2017 work year isestimated at six million dollars ($6M) of which four million dollars ($4M) is expected to be disbursed this year. The Cabinet said this is inclusive […]
Fully vaccinated travelers to the BVI will no longer have to go through the BVI Gateway Portal. This announcement was made Tuesday evening by Premier and Minister for Tourism -Andrew Fahie on the VIP Radio Programme ‘Let’s talk’. Premier Fahie says Cabinet reviewed and deferred approving the task force’s draft cruiseship bubble operational plan, that […]
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock finds it to be interference against the Legislature where he was asked by the courts recently to prove how their lawyers are being financed. Willock and his lawyers Silk Legal brought the matter to court where it was said that the COI’s lawyers were practicing here illegally […]
The Joint Task Force (JPS) on Wednesday nabbed 19 illegal migrants on one of the sister islands. Head of the JPS Wade Smith said that intelligence was received by the RVIPF and they acted on that information. Smith said this led to the detention of the vessel and the illegal migrants.