Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the Cannabis Licensing Act that recently passed in the House of Assembly will result in a boost of medical tourism in the British Virgin Islands when the legislation becomes law. The minister said […]
Archive for July, 2020
Another acquittal! Aaron freed in case about $804K cash find
Son of a well-known businessman, Kalik Aaron has been acquitted of all charges stemming from an incident in which more than $800,000 cash was found inside a vessel on which he was travelling last October. Aaron, a crew member on […]
Gov’t introducing recycling programme to local schools
Government is planning to implement a recycling initiative throughout schools across the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Carvin Malone, who told BVI News there will be a reward system for students who […]
Rift between inmates lands in court
An assault incident stemming from a rift between two inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison is now before the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with common assault is Essadro Jefferson. Jefferson pleaded not guilty to the offence which he is accused of committing […]
Deadline extended | Farmers, fisherfolk now have till July 10 to apply for gov’t assistance
Farmers and fisherfolk in the British Virgin Islands now have till July 10 to apply to be part of government’s $2 million assistance programme aimed at increasing food production on a local scale. The previous deadline for applications was Friday, […]
UN study says tourism-rich small island states like BVI could see massive GDP fallout from COVID
A new United Nations study has shown that Small-Island Developing States (SIDS) like the BVI, that rely heavily on tourism, could experience a staggering dip in their overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Waste facility needed on VG! COVID further delays arrival of scrubber
In the absence of a ‘proper landfill site’ and a scrubber device needed to filter noxious fumes from the incinerator at Pockwood Pond, Health Minister Carvin Malone has said additional equipment is needed to help meet the waste management needs […]
One-year project! Consultancy services now being sought for WE ferry terminal development
The permanent West End Ferry Terminal has moved one step closer to being materialised, as the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has issued an invite for consultancy services for the design and construction management of the project. The RDA also […]
Now is the time for Caribbean to establish protocols to facilitate inter-regional travel — Walwyn
While pointing out that it can do much for ailing economies, former legislator Myron Walwyn said the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should establish protocols among themselves to facilitate inter-regional travel. He told […]
Former school teacher fined $4K in 6-year-old drug case
A Great Mountain resident who is a former elementary teacher from the United States has been slapped with a $4,000 fine for being in possession of 101 grams of cannabis more than six years ago. After being charged with possession […]
