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Time is running out! Resi...Unvaccinated residents now only have less than a month to get their jabs before the current batch of...
June 14, 2021 at 10:28 AM -
Former top cop urged bids...After seeing an unsolicited offer for radar platforms from EZ Shipping’s owner, Clyde Chalwell,...
June 14, 2021 at 10:03 AM -
Malone promises to probe ...Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone has promised to investigate a complaint regarding...
June 14, 2021 at 8:54 AM
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Protestors get greater support in second motorcade
A protest motorcade initially staged in response to the House of Assembly’s (HOA) proposed special insurance plan for active and retired legislators, has been met with greater support in its second bid. In the near three-hour long...
June 14, 2021 at 8:44 AM -
BVI seeing surge in fish poisoning
The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP). According to National Epidemiologist, Harmony Massiah CFP is not uncommon in tropical and sub-tropical areas and is mainly associated with the...
June 14, 2021 at 7:05 AM -
27 naturalised as BVI citizens
A total of 27 persons were recently naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands. Below is a media release from the Office of the Governor on the naturalisation ceremony to welcome these newest...
June 14, 2021 at 6:57 AM
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Outrageous! Infant separated from mother at airport — Skelton Cline
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has alleged that the mother of a six-month-old baby was separated from her child recently after being made to leave the BVI to change employers. The host lambasted the Immigration Department and...
June 11, 2021 at 7:54 AM -
Past and present HOA members to appear before COI next week
A number of past and present members of the House of Assembly (HOA) have been summoned to appear before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and are scheduled to give evidence throughout next week, starting Monday, June 14. Those who have...
June 11, 2021 at 7:37 AM -
Millions allotted to boost BVI’s justice system
Millions of dollars have been apportioned by the government towards a series of initiatives geared at transforming and enhancing the BVI’s justice system. According to a Cabinet post-meeting statement released Thursday, the government...
June 11, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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Duty-free renewable energy products for the next 2 years
With effect from July 1, the BVI government will be taking a new approach to the importation of renewable energy items into the territory. The government is also expected to introduce a new policy that ensures all government-owned...
June 11, 2021 at 7:25 AM -
Davies halts duties to commence special policy assignment for gov’t
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Social Development Petrona has been given a “special assignment” to serve as Policy Specialist for the territory’s social sector. The assignment is for the next...
June 11, 2021 at 7:05 AM -
No test or quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers upon arrival
Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that effective June 15, fully vaccinated persons travelling from overseas will no longer be subjected to COVID-19 tests upon arrival in the British Virgin Islands. “Resultantly, no...
June 10, 2021 at 5:03 PM
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Gov’t moves to amend gambling law to facilitate online betting
Cabinet has made additional strides in reviewing the territory’s Gaming and Betting Control Act. A Cabinet post-meeting statement issued Thursday revealed that the legislation is being amended to allow for online gaming and...
June 10, 2021 at 3:03 PM -
Fireman accused of rape
The police have held a fire officer who has been accused of raping a young woman recently. The alleged incident reportedly happened at a home in Road Town some time Sunday night into Monday morning. Details are still sketchy but BVI...
June 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM -
Wheatley warns of emerging mental health crisis in the BVI
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has put in stark perspective the social dilemma of waning mental health that confronts persons currently facing severe economic challenges locally because of the pandemic. “My biggest concern is persons...
June 10, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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BVI may be victim of its own success in COVID-19 fight
The BVI’s prowess in managing the COVID-19 virus so far may lead to it becoming a victim of its own success, UK Healthcare Ambassador to the Overseas Territories, Professor Ian Cumming has indicated. Through Professor Cumming’s...
June 10, 2021 at 7:30 AM -
No knowledge of alleged decision mandating teachers to take vaccine
Amid reports that local frontline workers — including school teachers and healthcare professionals — will be mandated to take the AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has issued a statement saying the...
June 10, 2021 at 7:25 AM -
Domestic ferry operations return to RT dock starting Sunday
Domestic ferry operations will be returning to the Road Town ferry terminal starting Sunday, June 13. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) had rerouted domestic operations through the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park to facilitate the reopening...
June 10, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Official dive!
Decked in diving gear, Governor John Rankin and Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley were photographed as they sought to explore a section of the underwater world in the BVI on Tuesday. This was in recognition of World Oceans...
June 10, 2021 at 6:10 AM -
BVI might limit the number of each nationality allowed in the territory
Each nationality might only be allowed a limited number of persons to be present in the British Virgin Islands at any given time. This is likely one of the considerations to be made as the territory undergoes an Immigration reform...
June 9, 2021 at 10:28 AM -
Gov’t halts quest for special health insurance plan for HOA
The government has officially decided to halt the tender process for the controversial special group insurance plan being sought for current and former House of Assembly (HOA) members. Acting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a statement...
June 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM
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CSC blasts Florida for banning ships from asking for vaccination proof
The 2019 appointed Chairman of government’s Cruise Tourism Committee, Claude Skelton Cline has railed against moves by Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis to suppress the cruise industry by instituting fines for ships requiring vaccinated...
June 9, 2021 at 8:55 AM -
BVI deserves more mature leadership — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and government consultant, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has come out in scathing condemnation of what he suggests to be the immature level of leadership being meted out to residents. He was referring to the public...
June 9, 2021 at 8:20 AM -
COI not going well; it’s too disruptive to my ministry
The productivity rate of some public officers has likely taken a serious hit as a result of the demands of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is according to the Minister of Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration, Vincent...
June 9, 2021 at 7:38 AM
