The government’s failure to upkeep buildings across the territory caused unease during the recent sitting of the Standing Finance Committee, where calls for repairs were met repeatedly with the phrase ‘when funding becomes available’. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Deputy […]
Archive for March, 2017
Hospital receives machine in honour of late Ellie
In honour of two-year-old Ellie Perkins, who succumbed to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Great Mountain area last year, a donation has been made to Peebles Hospital. The V400 AccuVein Machine, which was donated to […]
UPDATE: Grace products no longer banned
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government has removed the temporary ban it had placed on canned meat products bearing the Grace Foods label. The Environmental Health Division had placed a ban on the products after allegations surfaced internationally that Brazilian […]
Winair restores fuel charges
Windward Island Airways (Winair) said it will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel, commencing April 10. “Due to increasing world oil prices, Winair will reintroduce fuel surcharge on all tickets sold for travel commencing April 10, 2017. […]
Less than 3 months – BVI getting clearer consumer protection view
Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn recently gave an assurance that a policy document on consumer protection will be ready for discussion as well as presentation to Attorney General Baba Aziz within three months. “I want to assure that the […]
Eggs-perts Easter Reading Camp kicks off next week
PRESS RELEASE – With the Easter season on the heels and school being out for that celebratory time, Write To Read will be hosting the third annual ‘Eggs-perts Easter Camp’; a programme that is primarily geared at focusing on developing […]
NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers
Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has called on the National Health Insurance (NHI) to desist from searching for the cheapest healthcare providers, adding that such cheapening of healthcare services may be bad for some patients. “I want to […]
An international fleet race ready for the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
PRESS RELEASE – Many of this year’s participants in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival made their way ashore today to register for a week of world-class racing out of Nanny Cay, Tortola. The Marina is alive with activity […]
Cavaliers crushes Vincy in FLOW, Superfast LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament
PRESS RELEASE – As the FLOW, SUPERFAST LTE 2020 Cricket Tournament heads down to the wire and teams vie for Play Off spots, the Cavaliers dealt the Vincy a devastating blow at the other end of the Premier League Table. Winning […]
Fahie remains vigilant for Malone
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Frahie has told the government publicly that he is watching closely to see if an employment contract for Guy Malone will be extended for him to serve about two-and-a-half more years as Chief Executive Officer […]
