Opposition Leader Marlon Penn and Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull are demanding more respect for their office. Speaking at Monday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Penn, who is also the Eighth District Representative, said he has been experiencing […]
Archive for September, 2019
JVD residents displaced by hurricane trio to receive permanent, semi-permanent homes
Residents of Jost Van Dyke whose homes were gravely affected by the trio of hurricanes that hit the territory between 2017 and 2019 will soon receive permanent and semi-permanent homes. The representative of the Second District where Jost Van Dyke […]
Revised Policy: New fees, students no longer qualify for work permit exemption
Expatriates who work and study in the BVI will no longer be eligible for work permit exemption now that the territory’s existing Labour policies have been revised. Persons are now only eligible for a permit exemption by marriage, exemption by […]
Food supplies from 2 years ago not in containers at festival grounds — DaBreo
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor with responsibility for Disaster Management, Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, has dismissed claims that food supplies from two years ago are being stored in containers at the festival grounds. “There are supplies there but […]
Health Ministry issues travel warning following measles outbreak in 4 countries
The Ministry of Health has issued a travel warning to all persons interested in travelling to four specific countries which are currently experiencing a measles outbreak. In a September 4 media release, the Ministry of Health listed Israel, the Philippines, […]
My gov’t does not determine Permanent Secretaries, Governor has no confidence in PSC
While making it clear that neither himself nor members of his administration had a hand in deciding who was appointed permanent secretaries of government ministries, Premier Andrew Fahie said Governor August Jaspert has shown he has no faith in the […]
Traffic reform | One-way routes being implemented in and around Road Town
Plans are underway to reform traffic routes on Tortola to create one-way roadways in and around Road Town. Transportation & Works Minister Kye Rymer said these plans are in an effort to ease the current congestion in the capital city. […]
Australian caught travelling through BVI airport with over $100K cash, court hears
A 64-year-old Australian who claimed he was heading to Antigua to purchase a yacht with multiple currencies totalling the equivalent of US $107,005.24 is facing criminal charges after he failed to declare the monies to local authorities. Warwick James Reid, […]
‘Untrue accusations’, Premier refutes claims by Director of UK OTs
Premier Andrew Fahie is refuting claims by the Director of British Overseas Territories, Ben Merrick, that he and his government caused engagements between the United Kingdom (UK) and the BVI to deteriorate since becoming elected in February. In a September […]
Dorian rewakens trauma from 2017 hurricanes, Health Ministry asked to tackle issue
Premier Andrew Fahie has asked the Ministry of Health to assist residents who are suffering from post-disaster trauma following Hurricane Dorian last week. The Premier said a number of persons have not yet mentally recovered from the effects of the […]
