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Lewis, Wattley appointed ...Vance Lewis is the new chairman of the TRC. Government has appointed Vance Lewis and Vincent Wattley...
February 28, 2020 at 5:11 AM -
No confirmed coronavirus ...From left: Health Minister Carvin Malone, Premier Andrew Fahie, and CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority...
February 27, 2020 at 4:51 PM -
Anthony McMaster appointe...Anthony McMaster Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication & Works, Anthony...
February 27, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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Health Ministry now ensuring ‘enhanced screening’ after cruise ship denied entry into BVI
The M/V Costa Favolosa cruise ship. (Google image) The Ministry of Health is now working with, and having continued discussions with the cruise lines “to ensure enhanced health and safety screening procedures and practices”...
February 27, 2020 at 7:40 AM -
Suspected case of coronavirus in BVI | Local health officials thrust into ’emergency meeting’
Highly-placed sources have told BVI News that there is a suspected case of the Novel Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands. It is being reported that a local recently arrived from China — the country where the outbreak...
February 27, 2020 at 7:36 AM -
Taxi & Livery Commission inspectors to get more powers, JJ Parsons appointed director
Jevaughn ‘JJ’ Parsons While announcing the appointment of a new Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, the minister responsible for Transportation, Kye Rymer has said select workers in the Commission will be armed with...
February 27, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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National Tourism Plan under review, says Premier
Premier and Minister with senior responsibility for Tourism Andrew Fahie has said the British Virgin Islands will soon have a National Tourism Plan. The Premier, who was speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, said the...
February 27, 2020 at 6:55 AM -
Work on JVD Ferry Dock to resume in March, project to cost over $250K
The project site for the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock in Dog Hole. Following a few months’ hiatus on the project, works on the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock is expected to resume next month, Premier Andrew Fahie has stated. Speaking...
February 27, 2020 at 6:30 AM -
Territory-wide protected areas expanding — Wheatley
Vincent Wheatley Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley said the number of protected areas in the British Virgin Islands is about to expand. Addressing Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the minister said it...
February 26, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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Gov’t names persons who were BVI Airways shareholders! Some are BVI residents
Former BVI Airways pilot Bradley Goggin was reportedly one of the shareholders within the airline. Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed the names of persons who were shareholders in BVI Airways; some of which are residents in the...
February 26, 2020 at 9:07 AM -
‘VIP gov’t will never silence media’, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment
Premier Andrew Fahie has denounced allegations which suggests that the recently assented-to Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is geared towards stifling freedom of speech in the territory. The leader of...
February 26, 2020 at 8:23 AM -
Gov’t owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers — Premier
Government’s administration complex in Road Town. (GIS photo) Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has said the Government of the Virgin Islands owes more than $5 million in unpaid vouchers. Premier Fahie gave...
February 26, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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Don’t quit your job when starting a business, banker advises
Banco Popular representative, Darren Vanterpool. Persons desirous of becoming business owners have been told that they should not abandon their jobs while starting a business. That advice came from Banco Popular representative,...
February 26, 2020 at 7:58 AM -
Premier refutes Governor’s claim that gov’t not supporting RDA
Premier Andrew Fahie Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims that his government has not been in support of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) since taking office in February 2019. Premier Fahie made that assertion in...
February 26, 2020 at 7:13 AM -
BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017
Premier Andrew Fahie By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that the two aircraft associated with the botched BVI Airways deal under the previous NDP administration have been found and are presently...
February 25, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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Overhaul of faulty East End, CGB sewerage systems to begin this year
Minister for Utilities Kye Rymer is promising to commence work on the faulty East End/Long Look and Cane Garden Bay sewerage network this year. The minister said during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly that these...
February 25, 2020 at 7:10 AM -
High Surf Advisory in effect till Thursday as BVI experiences ‘shower activity’
File photo A high surf advisory is in effect for the British Virgin Islands as the territory continues to experience intermittent rainfall that may continue to affect the territory for the next 48 hours, at least. A weather...
February 25, 2020 at 6:57 AM -
Tourist Board introducing Wireless Network Strategic Plan in BVI
The BVI Tourist Board is planning to introduce a Wireless Network Strategic Plan in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly, where he said government...
February 25, 2020 at 6:56 AM
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Over 200 persons approved for housing assistance to date
Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone More than 200 residents are set to benefit from the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, Social Development Minister Carvin Malone has said. Malone, who was at the time...
February 25, 2020 at 6:16 AM -
Premier assures the safety of BVI offices in coronavirus-hit China
Government has given assurance that all the necessary safety measures are in place to protect the BVI overseas offices and overseas employees in China from the Novel coronavirus outbreak. Premier Andrew Fahie in a recent session...
February 25, 2020 at 6:05 AM -
Sea Cows Bay water woes to end soon — Utilities Minister
Photo Credit: BVI News Residents of Sea Cows Bay are being told that their water woes will soon come to an end. While addressing the House of Assembly last Thursday, Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said a pump is now installed...
February 24, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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BVI Financial Accounting Reporting System to receive ‘Country by Country Reporting’
Premier Andrew Fahie Filings for Country by Country Reporting by BVI Constituent Entities is set to commence in the upcoming weeks through the BVI Financial Accounting Reporting System (BVIFARS) which is in its final stages of...
February 24, 2020 at 1:20 PM -
Additional school year in public high schools no longer mandatory
Dr Natalio Wheatley The additional school year that was implemented in all public secondary schools in the BVI for the last three years will no longer be mandatory. Announcing the change in the House of Assembly on February...
February 24, 2020 at 8:13 AM -
Ban on night flights to Anegada airport being lifted
Night flights are soon expected to make a return to the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement while delivering a statement in the House of Assembly last Thursday. He...
February 24, 2020 at 7:46 AM
