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Archive for March, 2020

Dr Wheatley

Leases and contracts to restore thriving local agriculture sector to be signed

Government has announced plans to sign a number of leases and contracts all aimed at laying the groundwork for the return of a thriving agriculture sector in the British Virgin Islands. Minister for Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement […]

by / on March 3, 2020 at 7:02 AM /
Remembering HL Stoutt, a man of vision and strong leadership

Remembering HL Stoutt, a man of vision and strong leadership

The territory’s first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt was lauded as a visionary pioneer of the British Virgin Islands at his 25th Annual Memorial Celebration ceremony. Residents came out to commemorate the life and achievements of Stoutt, who is widely […]

by / on March 3, 2020 at 5:24 AM /
Attorney General Baba Aziz and Premier Andrew Fahie

High Court to get power to enforce debt payments by imposing on a debtor’s assets

Once amendments to the Charging Order Act of 2019 is passed, courts in the British Virgin Islands will have the power to enforce debt payments by leveraging a debtor’s assets. This is according to Attorney General Baba Aziz. Addressing the […]

by / on March 2, 2020 at 7:58 AM /
BVI ordering equipment to test for coronavirus itself

BVI ordering equipment to test for coronavirus itself

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has said they are working to have local testing equipment for the coronavirus in full operation within the next few weeks. Chief Executive Officer of the BVIHSA Dr Ronald Georges gave that indication last […]

by / on March 2, 2020 at 7:14 AM /