Visible advancements are being made to the local health services industry with the first Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) being placed in a patient at Peebles Hospital. This very technical procedure which involves placing an ICD under the skin of a […]
Archive for May, 2019
No pregnancy | Attorney bats for ‘reasonable sentence’ for child rapist
Justice Ann-Marie Smith has been urged to impose a lesser sentence on Trinidad native, Andre Stedman, who was found guilty of indecently assaulting and raping a minor a few years ago. The 56-year-old offender’s attorney, Stephen Daniels told the court […]
Prison responsibilities shifts, back under Health Ministry
Her Majesty’s Prison has been shifted back to the Ministry of Health & Social Development. Under the previous National Democratic Party administration, prison responsibilities were placed under the Ministry of Education & Culture where former legislator Myron Walwyn served as […]
Cavaliers still on top, only unbeaten team in T20 tournament
Cavaliers Cricket club has proved they are the team to beat after pulling off a 14-run victory against Police to remain the only unbeaten team in the 2019 BVICA-NAGICO T20 Tournament in honour of Ralph O’Neal. Playing in the first […]
Rymer pledges to assist fire department with new equipment
Government has pledged to assist the local fire department in acquiring new equipment to help improve their daily functions. Minister with oversight for the Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue department Kye Rymer gave that indication while commending the department for […]
Work permit waiver discontinued for skilled workers | Select persons given grace period
Roughly 20 months after the former NDP government implemented a work permit waiver policy under the Skilled Workers Programme, waivers have now been discontinued. The discontinuation became effective on April 30. However, to facilitate employers still in possession of a […]
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax
Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI. Government made this a requirement during a Cabinet meeting on April 30. According to the […]
Increasing Immigration Minister’s powers improve nat’l security — Wheatley
National security will be strengthened once the territory’s Immigration laws are amended to give the portfolio minister powers to permit prohibited persons into the territory. This is the conviction of Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley who argued that the amendment brings […]
Nine countries to compete in BVI’s first ever women’s Squash tournament
The BVI Squash Rackets Association is set to create history when it hosts its first ever Women’s Professional Squash Association (PSA) competition in the upcoming week. Female squash players worldwide will have a chance to add their name to BVI […]
Man charged after being found with cannabis during home search
A Belle Vue man has found himself on the wrong side of the law after police found cannabis in his home. Charged with possession of 93 grams of cannabis is Arien Fahie. He pleaded guilty to the charge when he […]
