All News »
-
Tropical waves lurk in th...As the peak of the 2021 hurricane season moves closer, two tropical waves have formed in the Atlantic...
September 17, 2021 at 7:14 AM -
Road Town Health Centre c...The following is a media release from the BVI Health Services Authority The British Virgin Islands Health...
September 17, 2021 at 6:21 AM -
Premier banking on restor...The government will be spending just under a half-million dollars to restore the territory’s closed-circuit...
September 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM
-
JTF’s weekend operation targeting illegal residents sees success
The following is a media release from the BVI’s Joint Task Force comprising Customs, Immigration, and police officers. Three summonses have been issued for immigration-related offences and two persons arrested and charged for...
September 16, 2021 at 10:12 AM -
Minister moves to fix woeful JVD Primary issues following protest
Education Minister and Deputy Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley moved quickly to remedy a rapidly escalating situation of frustration yesterday, September 15 at the Jost Van Dyke (JVD) Primary School. Parents, teachers, and students at...
September 16, 2021 at 8:23 AM -
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn says he is ready for Premiership
With less than two years left before the next general election is constitutionally due, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has declared himself ready to be Premier. “Been ready,” Penn responded when prompted by a resident during a recent...
September 16, 2021 at 7:32 AM
-
Embarrassing! Josiah’s Bay beach without working restroom for years
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has cried ‘shame’ at the absence of bathroom facilities at the popular Josiah’s Bay beach in his district. “It’s very embarrassing to have persons coming to a beach like Josiah’s Bay...
September 16, 2021 at 7:15 AM -
Five inmates now charged for murder after fatal prison stabbing
Five prisoners have now been charged in relation to the stabbing incident that resulted in the death of one inmate, Nichail Chambers, at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut back in May. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF)...
September 15, 2021 at 5:13 PM -
No evidence gov’t pressed AG about sacking statutory board members
Premier Andrew Fahie has told the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that before getting rid of all statutory board members appointed under the previous government, he and his Cabinet ministers extensively grilled former Attorney General...
September 15, 2021 at 9:48 AM
-
Institutional knowledge not lost in axing all board members — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has argued that statutory boards do not lose their institutional knowledge in cases where all members have been asked to resign; as his administration did after winning the February 2019 General Election. According...
September 15, 2021 at 8:36 AM -
New joint intelligence team being established
Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Wade Smith has announced that a new intelligence-sharing body is now being formulated within the territory’s law enforcement fraternity. “Through the Joint Task Force, we’re establishing...
September 15, 2021 at 8:15 AM -
COMMENTARY: COI pulling curtain on 30 years of incompetence, waste
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Commission of Inquiry (COI) is presenting a mirror for all residents to look at. What it reveals is not good. The Investigation into Virgin Islands governance is showing up this country in myriad ways. First,...
September 15, 2021 at 6:39 AM
-
Operators told to get livery permit this weekend ahead of cruise rush
The BVI is expected to receive 55 cruise calls in the territory before the year ends and the transportation-for-hire industry is being asked to prepare. “The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is inviting all interested persons...
September 15, 2021 at 6:20 AM -
Willock refusing to pay $77K legal fees for failed court injunction
House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has argued that he should not be held legally responsible for the tens of thousands of dollars in court fees racked up from a failed Hight Court injunction he instigated. The Speaker filed an...
September 14, 2021 at 7:11 AM -
BVI ranked as second best place to visit in the Caribbean
Notwithstanding reduced arrivals due to the pandemic and major problems with its entry portal, the British Virgin Islands is still recognised as one of the top destinations to visit in the Caribbean for 2021 and 2022. This is according...
September 14, 2021 at 6:45 AM
-
BVI entry portal woes: ‘We can’t be guessing who is in our country’
Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley continues to be a strong advocate for the BVI’s online entry portal, despite its many shortcomings. The platform continues to receive a barrage of criticism for its many failings and deficiencies...
September 14, 2021 at 6:35 AM -
BVI’s elected officials not getting any R-E-S-P-E-C-T; says Wheatley
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has bemoaned the lack of respect towards legislators in the BVI. Noting that it is an issue that pains him very much, Wheatley said incidents of disrespect are mostly perpetrated on social...
September 14, 2021 at 6:24 AM -
Premier back before the COI today
Premier Andrew Fahie is back before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to give evidence. The hearing began moments ago when Premier Fahie opted to kick things off with a brief prayer. The COI then commenced questions about matters concerning...
September 14, 2021 at 6:01 AM
-
39 kilos of substance believed to be cocaine found at cargo facility
The Port Purcell cargo facility was forced to close prematurely on Monday afternoon, September 13, because of the discovery of 39 kilos of a substance believed to be cocaine. Commissioner of Customs and head of the Joint Task Force,...
September 13, 2021 at 6:07 PM -
Maduro-Caines lambasts employers for removing unvaxxed workers
Characterising the situation as ‘abuse’, Sixth District Representative Alvera Maduro-Caines has lambasted employers who are terminating their unvaccinated workers. “That’s what I want to talk about now – abuse of power, abusing...
September 13, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
‘Stop demonising consultancies’, Opposition legislator told
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has cautioned Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull against the practice of “demonising” consultancies services taken up by the governing Virgin Islands Party administration. Dr...
September 13, 2021 at 7:20 AM
-
Call out the culprits! Persons put on blast for poor disposal of derelicts
Residents who have been continuously parking their derelict vehicles around various communities on Tortola have been put on blast by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn. Speaking at a community meeting in his constituency last week, Penn...
September 13, 2021 at 7:15 AM -
BVI Post’s money order service with US being discontinued
The reciprocal International Postal Money Order service between the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the Virgin Islands Postal Service (BVI Post) is being discontinued. Acting Postmaster General Iris Romney said this discontinuation...
September 13, 2021 at 6:02 AM -
Grade 11 students at BVI SDA School to isolate
The following is a media advisory from the Ministry of Health The Public Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising all Grade 11 students of the BVI Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School to self-isolate...
September 13, 2021 at 6:00 AM
