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Archive for June, 2020

Acting CEO of the RDA Anthony McMaster.

RDA targets new magistrate’s court, restoration of water infrastructure in Long Bush, Lower Estate

The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) under the stewardship of Acting CEO Anthony McMaster is moving swiftly ahead with executing approximately $40 million worth of government projects, with two more contracts scheduled to be signed Thursday, June 11. Speaking to […]

by / on June 11, 2020 at 7:51 AM /
Dr Robert Mathavious retiring as head of FSC after almost 20 years

Dr Robert Mathavious retiring as head of FSC after almost 20 years

Managing Director and CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert Mathavious will be stepping down from the post at the end of the year. Chairman of the FSC’s board of commissioners, Robin Gaul gave that confirmation in […]

by / on June 11, 2020 at 7:36 AM /
Businessman injured in Fish Bay | Police launch probe

Businessman injured in Fish Bay | Police launch probe

Well-known Guyanese businessman Martin ‘Tony’ Alphonso, of Alphonso Enterprises, has been injured outside his establishment in Fish Bay on the main island of Tortola. Video clips sent to our newsroom moments ago shows the businessman face down on the ground. […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 5:19 PM /
North Sound Foundation gifts Chromebooks, laptops to VG schools

North Sound Foundation gifts Chromebooks, laptops to VG schools

Students on Virgin Gorda have been gifted with electronic devices from the North Sound Foundation. The donation, which was done earlier today, Wednesday, June 10, included 25 Chromebooks and 10 laptops. Ninth District Representative where Virgin Gorda is located, Vincent […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 3:50 PM /
Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP

Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP

After roughly a year since the commencement of investigations into the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall project, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has handed their findings over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is according […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 1:51 PM /
Surgical masks are recommended for single-use only and does NOT provide the wearer with a reliable level of protection from inhaling smaller airborne particles and is not considered respiratory protection — CDC

How affordable are masks in BVI? Some local stores double the prices

Since the inception of the mandatory rule to wear protective face masks while in public, some local stores are charging what can be described considerably higher prices on these items in comparison to other establishments. In a recent BVI News […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 10:31 AM /
Chief Environmental Health Officer, Lionel Michael.

Two dozen bars, nightclubs breach health protocols after reopening

Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael said health officials had to return to the proverbial drawing board after patrons at 25 bars and nightclubs failed to comply with social distancing guidelines when they reopened last weekend. In an interview with […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 7:34 AM /
File photo of Governor Augustus Jaspert signing paperwork.

Focus on COVID-19 delayed BVI Airways report from reaching HOA on time — Governor

Governor Augustus Jaspert has blamed COVID-19 for the Auditory General’s special report on BVI Airways being laid before the House of Assembly outside the stipulated three-month timeframe. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, Governor Jaspert said the Auditor […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 6:14 AM /
Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull

Education Minister asked to consider relocating flood-prone JVD Primary

Second District Representative Melvin Turnbull is challenging Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley to consider relocating Jost Van Dyke Primary School to a location that is not flood-prone. Turnbull made the call at the handing over ceremony of the territory’s first-ever […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 6:03 AM /
Governor Augustus Jaspert

Independent experts hired to assist RVIPF in BVI Airways investigation

Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced that experts have been hired to conduct further investigations into the failed $7.2 million agreement between the previous National Democratic Party government and the defunct airline, BVI Airways.  These experts have been hired to assist […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM /