Premier and Minister of Finance Minister Andrew Fahie has said negotiations are still ongoing with United Kingdom operatives on Britain’s £300 million loan guarantee offer to the BVI for hurricane recovery. The UK first presented the offer more than two […]
Archive for January, 2020
Virgin Gorda airport reopens after second closure in months
The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda has once again reopened to the travelling public following another closure due to an operational issue with its rescue and fire-fighting services vehicle. The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) confirmed the reopening of the […]
2020 Population and Housing Census confirmed to start in June
The Central Statistics Office has announced plans to commence the 2020 Population and Housing Census in June this year. The Statistics Office said it has already begun working towards that timeline and is collaborating with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean […]
Even more tremors rock Puerto Rico/BVI region
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported that yet another major earthquake has been felt in the Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands region. In an alert minutes after 9 o’clock on Saturday, January 11, the DDM said this latest reported quake […]
Warning in effect! Hazardous sea conditions forecast for BVI
A small craft warning remains in effect over the British Virgin Islands as hazardous sea conditions are expected across the territory within the next 24 hours. This is according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) which published on social […]
New Law Year to open in January for the first time
For the first time, the law year of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will open in January. The new law year has been typically held during September, and it ends in July of the following year. Efforts to contact […]
Remaining 2016 increments to be paid by February 28 — Archer Jr
Government employees who are still owed their salary increments have been told that this will be rectified no later than February 28. Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr gave that indication in a government-commissioned media release on Thursday. The release said: […]
Magistrate’s brother granted $50K bail for gun-related charges
A Long Look man was granted $50,000 bail with one signed surety when he appeared before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin for gun-related charges recently. Charged with unlawful possession of explosives and carrying a firearm without a license is 33-year-old Kavarne Richards, […]
Fees to host events at local community centres reinstated
Persons who intend to host events at community centres across the British Virgin Islands will once again have to pay fees to do so. Deputy Social Development Officer in the Ministry of Health, Stacie Stoutt-James, made that announcement during a […]
Gov’t granted extension to store derelict items at Pockwood Pond
Government has been granted permission to continue to temporarily store derelict vehicles and materials at an area in Pockwood Pond since the collection process remains ongoing. This follows the December 31 expiration of the lease agreement between government and the […]
