Another new case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the British Virgin Islands. This brings the total number of cases that have been confirmed in the territory to six; with three recoveries, one death, and two active […]
Archive for April, 2020
Six banks in BVI answer Premier’s call to offer moratoriums to clients affected by COVID-19
At least six banks across the British Virgin Islands have agreed to offer their clients moratoriums for up to six months to assist in easing their financial worries during the COVID-19 crisis. These agreements came days after Premier Andrew Fahie […]
Preparing for reopening | Public Officers undergo COVID-19 training
As the British Virgin Islands readies to reopen when the 24-hour lockdown comes to an end on Sunday, a number of government employees have been trained to ensure businesses comply with various measures to prevent the spread of the Novel […]
Phone records indicate Frett may be part of a recurrent smuggling operation, court hears
The cellphone records of 37-year-old Little Dix Hill resident, Tambu Frett has reportedly indicated that he may be part of a recurrent smuggling operation between the BVI and the neighbouring US Virgin Islands, the Magistrate’s Court has been told. Acting […]
SURVEY: Alternative working arrangements a popular option for local companies since COVID-19
More than 50 percent of locally-based companies that participated in a recent survey have offered alternative working arrangements for their employees since the COVID-19 pandemic began affecting the territory. This is according to a recent report by HireBVI – a […]
Counselling to be provided for students psychologically affected by COVID-19
Students in the British Virgin Islands who are psychologically impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to seek virtual counselling from the guidance counsellors at their respective schools. This is according to Education Minister Dr Natalio […]
Bi-monthly reports on economic stimulus package will be mandated
To ensure accountability and good governance, Premier Andrew Fahie has said bi-monthly reports will be part of the measures that will be implemented to go along with government’s promised economic stimulus package. The package is to assist businesses and residents […]
Packed supermarket parking lots and relatively active Tortola streets during lockdown on Thursday
Less than 24-hours after government announced that uniformed essential workers were allowed to conduct walk-in shopping at local supermarkets, Tortola residents of all kinds have started to flock these establishments. When BVI News visited Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town, OneMart […]
USVI man fined and imprisoned for illegally entering BVI, breaking curfew
US Virgin Islands resident, Bryan Bolan has been sentenced to less than a year in prison and fined a collective sum of $2,000 for illegal entry and breaking the curfew. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards handed down the sentence during a […]
Well over 100 curfew breaches since the BVI’s lockdown
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has reported that more than 100 curfew breaches have occurred since the government first imposed a lockdown in the British Virgin Islands. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews told BVI News that while other crimes […]
