Government has commenced stakeholder meetings to review multiple e-Government legislations which are soon expected to be implemented in the British Virgin Islands. A government-commissioned media release dated January 7 said the series of meetings, which began on January 6, is […]
Archive for January, 2020
VG airport closed again! Another fire truck malfunction in 5 months
The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda has been closed indefinitely yet again. A January 6 media release from the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) said, “the closure is due to an operational issue with the rescue and fire-fighting services vehicle”. […]
Second major earthquake rocks PR this morning, tremor felt in BVI
Sections of the British Virgin Islands this morning experienced minimal effects of a 6.4 to 6.6 magnitude earthquake whose epicentre was approximately 160 miles away; specifically located South East of Guanica in Puerto Rico. The brunt-impact of the tremor affected […]
‘Up to govt to ultimately establish a housing estate for the homeless’
The development of a “housing estate” on Tortola has been proposed as a solution to address the issue of homeless persons living in sections of the island. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Social Development, Petrona Smith-Davies, hinted […]
Park & Ride shuttle to become a permanent service in Road Town
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The ‘Holiday Season Park and Ride’ shuttle service which was operated in Road Town recently is expected to become a permanent service on Tortola. This is according to Minister of Transportation Kye Rymer, who […]
$100K to clear garbage site in Paraquita Bay
The cost to remove the pile-up of garbage at the dumpsite in Paraquita Bay on Tortola has been estimated at $100,000. Acting Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Greg Massicote, gave that indication while addressing the Standing Finance Committee […]
Nat’l Parks Trust receives int’l award for local conservation efforts
The National Parks Trust in the BVI has been awarded in Hong Kong for its work in improving the quality of life in 21 national parks. A media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday said the Trust […]
VISAR appoints new Executive Creative Director and Operations Manager
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has appointed a new Executive Creative Director and Operations Manager. A media release from VISAR on Monday January 6 listed the two appointees as Julie Schneider and Phil Aspinall, respectively. President of VISAR’s […]
‘Residents refuse to participate!’ Statistics Office raises concern ahead 2020 population census
By Davion Smith, BVI News With the next population census scheduled to happen this year, the Central Statistics Office has expressed concerns about the general unwillingness of residents to participate in the census. Director of the Statistics Office Raymond Phillips […]
Beef Island airport to undergo upgrades to enhance passenger experience, increase revenue
The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport is undergoing a number of upgrades which are geared towards enhancing air passenger experience as well as increasing revenue for the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA). Premier Andrew Fahie made the statement in a recent […]
