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Archive for October, 2017

All tourists alive – season to be delayed in BVI

All tourists alive – season to be delayed in BVI

Amid an official reports that virtually all tourists already left the hurricane-ravaged British Virgin Islands (BVI), Government said the territory will not be ready for tourism by November especially due to accommodation issues. Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr D […]

by / on October 3, 2017 at 11:32 AM /
68-year-old man missing for nearly a month

68-year-old man missing for nearly a month

Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a missing person report that they said was publicized originally by the family of Norbert Wheatley, also known as Fix it. Wheatley, a 68 year-old resident of Mountain Valley above Huntums Ghut […]

by / on October 3, 2017 at 9:09 AM /
Public sector pay delayed; time-sheets required

Public sector pay delayed; time-sheets required

While announcing a delay in the end-of-September payroll for public sector workers, the government headed by Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said public servants are now required to submit time-sheets in order to be paid. A release from the Government […]

by / on October 3, 2017 at 8:49 AM /
Irma injures 125 in BVI – Report

Irma injures 125 in BVI – Report

A total of 125 people were injured as a result of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands on September 6, according to the latest report issued yesterday by the Department of the Disaster Management and the National Emergency Operations […]

by / on October 3, 2017 at 8:37 AM /
My store not price gouging – gov’t minister

My store not price gouging – gov’t minister

Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool, who owns OneMart supermarket that is known for its frequent sales and comparatively low prices, has denied fresh claims that his establishment is involved in price gouging. He was responding to a resident […]

by / on October 3, 2017 at 7:32 AM /
Authorities accused of stealing hurricane supplies

Authorities accused of stealing hurricane supplies

While organizations continue to donate relief supplies to the hurricane-ravaged British Virgin Islands (BVI), reports have surfaced that some authorities responsible for distributing supplies have been turning away Caucasian residents and also stealing some supplies such as generators. Junior Minister […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 5:46 PM /
Temporary houses needed urgently – Skelton

Temporary houses needed urgently – Skelton

Minister of Health and Social Development Ronnie Skelton said there is an urgent need for temporary housing after category 5 hurricane Irma wrecked houses throughout the British Virgin Islands last month. “There is an urgent need for temporary housing. We […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 2:23 PM /
Persons leaving forever get 3 months NHI coverage

Persons leaving forever get 3 months NHI coverage

The management of the National Health Insurance (NHI) said persons who have relocated permanently from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following the recent hurricanes have three months coverage before their insurance is cancelled. It however stated that persons temporarily stationed […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 1:31 PM /
Cape Air resumes commercial flights to the BVI

Cape Air resumes commercial flights to the BVI

Cape Air has announced the resumption of commercial and relief flying in the Caribbean, including the British Virgin Islands (BVI). It said a ‘limited schedule’ covering October 2 through to October 31 will offer daily flight service between the following […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 12:56 PM /
Harneys lays off 18 workers; over 60 evacuate BVI

Harneys lays off 18 workers; over 60 evacuate BVI

While noting that it is now occupying only half the space it used in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) prior to Hurricane Irma last month, Harneys announced that it has laid off 18 of its BVI employees – including three […]

by / on October 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM /