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House votes ‘not’ to reprimand Governor Jaspert! Only two supported Fraser-led motion

The motion to reprimand Governor Augustus Jaspert for his reported violation of the Audit Act failed when it came to a vote in the House of Assembly Friday evening, June 5. The motion in question sought to reprimand the governor […]
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Existing protocols poses roadblocks for specialist doctors who frequent the BVI

While commending the government for its efforts in stamping out the coronavirus in the territory, owner of the Bougainvillea Clinic Dr Heskith Vanterpool said there are many existing roadblocks for healthcare specialists who usually travel to the BVI to treat […]
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TPP paying over $500K in dividends, offering major rent cuts to tenants

At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has brought massive shocks to the local economy, the board of the Tortola Pier Park is moving to payout more than half-a-million dollars in dividends to its shareholders and offering major concessions on […]
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Auditor General’s report indicates that former FS Neil Smith acted negligently in BVI Airways deal

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Former Financial Secretary under the NDP administration Neil Smith, who was the government’s official liaison in the controversial BVI Airways deal, has been accused of acting negligently in his decision-making on a number of […]
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No major immediate changes | Republic Bank to honour Scotia’s AA miles, pension benefits packages

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Managing Director of Republic Bank BVI, Marion Blyden, has assured customers that there will not be any major changes to the bank’s operations in the immediate and short term. She said this is because […]

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No bail! VG man accused o...
Not the gun mentioned in the story A Virgin Gorda man who fled after he allegedly broke the curfew...
June 5, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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Select categories of ride...
This fire services worker was captured riding his motor cycle in the Purcell Estate area of Tortola...
June 5, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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Gov’t rebrands local char...
Meade Malone is President of the BVI Resilience Fund, formerly known as the BVI Restoration Fund.Skelton...
June 5, 2020 at 6:13 AM

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BVIEC amnesty capped at $80 for domestic customers and $150 for small businesses

BVIEC’s Long Bush office. Limits have been placed on the BVI Electricity Corporations’ (BVIEC) three-month amnesty programme to minimise the risk of individuals taking advantage of the initiative. Domestic consumers...
June 4, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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Motion to reprimand governor delayed by a legal review of the matter

Attorney General Baba Aziz and Premier Andrew Fahie Governor Augustus Jaspert By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Uncertainty surrounding the legality of the recent motion brought to the House of Assembly (HOA) to reprimand Governor...
June 4, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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Mostly private security hired to monitor returning nationals under self quarantine

The majority of the security officers tasked with monitoring returning residents — who are self-quarantined in isolated accommodation — are privately owned. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during a recent...
June 4, 2020 at 6:30 AM

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Accounting company’s advice against BVI Airways deal was omitted from documents to Cabinet

BVI Airways accepted money from government with an agreement to commence direct flights between the BVI and Miami, USA . However, later laid off its staff; claiming that it needed more money to fly. The Office of the Auditor General’s...
June 4, 2020 at 6:10 AM
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Bikes to be banned after 5pm!

Legislation to ban bikes and three-wheel vehicles from operating between 5 pm to 5 am daily is to be drafted in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie announced in a statement on Wednesday that Cabinet has already...
June 4, 2020 at 6:08 AM
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Help restock FSN’s pantry! Local charities partner for a food drive

Two charities, the BVI Hands-Free and Women In Need are teaming up to restock the Family Support Network’s (FSN) pantry. Lead organiser, Alexandra Durante of BVI Hands-Free, told BVI News on Thursday that the initiative...
June 4, 2020 at 5:51 AM

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System for re-entry worked well on Day one | 17 more to land on Day 2

At the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News photos)At the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News photos)At the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News...
June 4, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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Curfew shortens to 10pm | All business now allowed to open

Starting Thursday, June 4, the current 7 pm to 5 am curfew will be shortened to now run from 10 pm to 5 in the morning. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Governor Augustus Jaspert also announced that all businesses will now...
June 3, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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First batch of returning residents arrives today!

Photos providedPhotos providedPhotos provided After months of closure, the first two flights with returning nationals have landed in the British Virgin Islands, a government media release has said. The flights are part of the...
June 3, 2020 at 1:59 PM

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‘Pass!’ Premier mum on the motion to ‘reprimand’ governor

Premier Fahie (foreground) and Governor Jaspert during an April 15 public broadcast.Premier Andrew FahieGovernor Augustus Jaspert Premier Andrew Fahie has opted to “pass” on giving his opinion on the recent motion moved...
June 3, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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Gov’t working on long-term Unemployment Benefits Scheme

Premier Andrew FahieSeated right is Territorial At-Large representative and government legislator, Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith. Government is working to change the necessary legislation that would facilitate the implementation...
June 3, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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Wheatley slams Opposition for criticising SSB’s $40M grant for economic stimulus

WheatleyPenn Minister with responsibility for Social Security, Vincent Wheatley has slammed Opposition Leader Marlon Penn for what he described as Penn’s ‘misleading’ and ‘sensational’ statements about the $40 million...
June 3, 2020 at 7:15 AM

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It’s cheaper to provide security for returnees than to shut down economy again — Premier

A section of the main island of Tortola. (Photo by Davion Smith/BVI News) Stating that the British Virgin Islands has sacrificed much to now have no active cases of COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has warned returning residents...
June 3, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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Firefighters contain apartment building blaze in 14 minutes

Leading Fire Officer Benson Thomas and two of his crew members after returning to the fire department’s headquarters in Road Town on Monday. (Photo provided)This bedroom in an apartment building on Sugar Mill Road was damaged...
June 3, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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23 now certified to lead health improvement programme this month

Twenty-three local facilitators have been trained and certified to lead the Complete Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) — a community-based intervention initiative to reduce and prevent the risk of persons developing non-communicable...
June 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM

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Study finds that SSB’s $40M grant to gov’t will not affect its sustainability — Premier

The Joshua J Smith Building houses the Social Security Board and NHI offices.Premier Andrew FahieThe Joshua J Smith Building that houses the Social Security Board (SSB) and National Health Insurance (NHI) offices. An actuary study...
June 2, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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Republic Bank officially takes over!

Republic Bank sets up shop in Road Town. (BVI News photo) Republic Bank has completed its acquisition of Scotiabank BVI and commenced operations at its branch in Road Town this morning, June 2. Signs that the Trinidadian company’s...
June 2, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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HLSCC signs 3-year agreement with BVITB to train tourism workers

The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has signed a three-year agreement with the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to provide training and development for tourism industry professionals. A media release from the HLSCC said...
June 2, 2020 at 11:41 AM

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Emergency shelters must not have maximum occupancy this season

The Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road TownChief Environmental Officer Lionel Michael. With the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season arriving amid a viral pandemic, a recommendation has come for fewer persons to be accepted into each...
June 2, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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More tweaks being made before roll-out of new traffic route in RT

Transportation Minister Kye RymerPremier Andrew Fahie The transition into the new traffic route in Road Town is closer to reality, as the second simulation exercise has been deemed a success. Residents came out in their numbers...
June 2, 2020 at 6:10 AM
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Minister recommends ‘harsh penalties’ for blatantly bad-behaving online students

Minister for Education Dr Natalio Wheatley is recommending harsh penalties for local students who display severely bad behaviour during online classroom sessions. Dr Wheatley made that statement during a broadcast on Sunday,...
June 2, 2020 at 6:04 AM