The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is set to launch its In-Transit Lounge at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Saturday, February 1. Announcing the launch on Wednesday, Premier Andrew Fahie said the lounge will be for air passengers who […]
Archive for January, 2020
Man fined $8,500 for cocaine and cannabis
A man was fined $8,500 at the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after he was caught with a quantity of cocaine and cannabis at Sage Mountain back in 2018. Eversely Barker was fined after pleading guilty to two counts of possession […]
Gov’t grants permission for 39 commercial moorings to be installed at Peter Island
Government has granted Peter Island Ltd permission to install 39 commercial moorings on the seabed surrounding Peter Island. This is according to a report on Cabinet’s December 18 meeting, which said the moorings will be installed across four different areas […]
Flow moving flagship store to Romasco Plaza
Effective Friday, January 31, telecommunications provider, Flow, will no longer occupy its current location on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. “Flow customers in BVI will now have easier access to products and services as the company relocates its Tortola-based […]
Health Minister activates Quarantine Authority as precaution against Coronavirus
The territory’s Quarantine Authority has been activated in the British Virgin Islands as a further precautionary measure for the recent outbreak of the 2019 novel Coronavirus in China. Health Minister Carvin Malone activated the Quarantine Authority this week. “The authority […]
Incinerator repaired! Will operate in 12-hour shifts starting today
The incinerator at Pockwood Pond is finally operational and is set to begin 12-hour shifts starting Wednesday, January 29. Minister of Health Carvin Malone told BVI News the incinerator was declared operational after undergoing repairs and subsequent certification checks by […]
Fraser urges residents to sue gov’t over environmental issues
Opposition Legislator and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has called on residents to file lawsuits against the Government of the Virgin Islands on environmental issues affecting their well-being. Fraser made the call while addressing members of the media at a […]
Health Ministry restoring BVI’s ‘Pandemic Influenza Plan’ in anticipation of coronavirus
The Ministry of Health will be restoring their pandemic influenza plan as a safety precaution measure following the recent outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China. Since the virus has no cure, specified treatment, or vaccine, Chief Medical […]
BVIPA seeking new Managing Director | Samuel acting in post
The recruitment process has commenced for a new Managing Director for the BVI Ports Authority. The post, which was recently advertised, is now temporarily being held by former Virgin Islands Party candidate in the February 2019 General Elections, John Samuel. […]
Cargo and passengers to be separated on entry at VG Yacht Harbour
The Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour marina is expected to undergo a number of upgrades which will seek to separate cargo from passengers while travelling to the marina. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley stated at his recent […]
