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A busy Atlantic Hurricane Season ended yesterday after the formation of 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes, of which four developed into major hurricanes. Acting Director at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Jasen Penn said that while the Virgin Islands was fortunate not to see major impacts from storms this year, others in the […]
A Covid-19 related problem has forced the temporary closure of a local bank and caused some workers of at least one local government statutory body not to be paid their salaries Tuesday. CIBC First Caribbean Bank said in a notice on Monday that its Road Town branch “is closed until further notice.” Official reports to […]
Deputy Premier and Culture Minister Dr. Nathalio Wheatley says there has been a re-awakening Virgin Islands spirit and there is a need for them to know and appreciate their history and culture. Dr. Wheatley made those comments on Sunday, during the reenactment of the 1949 march.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to strengthening the Territory’s energy supply and reducing its carbon footprint. The Premier, while delivering the 2022 Budget Address, referenced the contract signed between the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project that is […]
After being closed since March 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda re-opened on Tuesday, November 23rd. As part of the opening, a single engine aircraft, Tradewinds made its first flight into the airport and was given a water salute on arrival. Speaking at the official ceremony, Premier Andrew […]
Owner of Bougainvillea Clinic Dr. Hesketh Vanterpool says they are one of the most advanced private medical facility in the Caribbean. Dr. Vanterpool made those comments during press conference last week, where he announced that they conducted the first Open Heart Surgery in the BVI and the OECS. About a year ago, the Clinic conducted […]
As the Virgin Islands Communal Association VICA hosted the re-enactment of the 1949 march on Sunday, featured Speaker Bishop John Cline said it is time the Virgin Islands seek independence from the UK. Addressing Sunday’s reenactment march which ended at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza, Bishop John Cline said that back then it was not […]
Former Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission, Dr. Robert Mathavious has called on Public Servants o step up their game. Dr. Mathavious made the call during a ceremony where he wa honoured last week for his contributions. Dr. Mathavious said that as the COI vividly demonstrated, the Public Service is BVI Theatre, […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie says that Climate change continues to be a primary focus for the Virgin Islands, a sentiment also echoed by other Overseas Territories (OTs) at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC. On Wednesday, 17 November, the final day of the JMC, Premier represented the Virgin Islands in discussions focused on […]
The Covid 19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) regulations have been amended where fully vaccinated travelers with approved rapid negative test result taken no later than forty-eight hours before coming to the Territory are no longer required to be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. The regulation says these persons would be allowed to move […]