With a number of regional countries requesting COVID-19 test results before accepting visitors to enter, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced that it will be offering a paid service for those who request COVID-19 testing for travel purposes. […]
Archive for July, 2020
Slow start but govt’s conditional shuttle service gaining momentum
Despite a slow start to government’s free Park & Ride shuttle service which officially got underway a week ago, one local dispatcher is reporting that the initiative is quickly gaining momentum. “The first few days we were still trying […]
BVI among countries exempted from UK’s travel quarantine list
The British Virgin Islands has been included among a list of more than 50 countries and territories which have been exempted from the United Kingdom’s mandatory COVID-19 self-isolation protocol. This is according to a notice published on the UK government’s […]
Find investor to manage LIAT | Survival of airline vital to region’s economy — Walwyn
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Former legislator Myron Walwyn said despite the myriad of challenges faced by regional airline, LIAT, Caribbean leaders should effectively band together to save the company, as it is crucial to the region’s economy. He […]
Positive Behaviour Management gets strong feedback from local school
At least one local school has exhibited promising results from the Positive Behaviour Management initiative — a programme that rewards which well-behaved students. This is according to Principal of Joyce Samuel Primary School, Orlandette Crabbe, who said the educational facility’s […]
Body of missing man found
The body of an adult male has been found in the Horse Path area of Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said in a media release Friday evening that the body is believed to that of the 50-year-old […]
Gov’t updating 20-year old healthcare legislation
Government is moving to update the 20-year-old Medical Act to bring the territory’s legislation in line with the demand of modern healthcare systems in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Carvin Malone, […]
BVI in ‘heightened discussions’ with two airlines to fill the void of LIAT
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has said they are ‘deeply concerned’ about the possible closure of regional airline, LIAT, and said it is now exploring other possibilities so the BVI is not left disadvantaged. Chairman of the BVIAA Bevis Sylvester […]
Over $40M yearly! NHI could bankrupt gov’t if not fixed
Premier Andrew Fahie has said his administration is now pumping more than $40 million per year into the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, which he believes will bankrupt the government if the programme continues in its current form. The Premier […]
Dominican Republic preacher accused of attempted burglary
A preacher from the Dominican Republic has been called before the Magistrate’s Court for allegedly attempting to burglarise a private residence in Myer’s Estate. The 41-year-old accused, Miguel Diaz Aquino, pleaded not guilty to attempted burglary and criminal trespass when […]
