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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.
Opposition Member and Fourth District representative Mark Vanterpool says government needs to make the announcement now and inform persons in the tourism industry, visitors and travel agents abroad about its policy for re-opening the territory for the upcoming tourist season. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Vanterpool said it does not make sense making such an […]
September is Alzheimer’s Month and President of the VI Alzheimer’s Association Ryan Geluk says they continue their awareness efforts in the territory. Geluk is encouraging persons to monitor their health and adopt healthier lifestyles. He said based on statistics, several persons are at a high risk factor of Alzheimer’s Disease. Today is World Alzheimers Day […]
A 20-year-old male patient of the Behavioural Ward of Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital was rescued from the waters adjacent to the Road Town Ferry Terminal, thanks to the heroic efforts of officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The Police Information Office said that on Sunday morning, officers of the Marine Unit and […]
With the level of vaccine hesitancy among the population, health officials are to embark on a survey to seek to find answers. Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges said prior to the last major surge, there were concerns about the drop in vaccination numbers. Dr. Georges said they wanted to gather more information on […]
All Nightclubs and Entertainment Centers have been given the green light to re-open, however they are subject to certain conditions. Based on the New Public Health Measures which came into force on September 16th and gazette on September 17th all businesses may reopen. However, the measures say that all staff working at a nightclub or […]