The Humane Society of the BVI which cares for unwanted animals in the territory has been burglarised, and according to reports, the masked thief, who was caught on camera, carted off with an undisclosed amount of cash. In a social […]
Archive for July, 2020
Public invited to St George’s Emancipation Lunch
PRESS RELEASE: The St George’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church invites the public to its Emancipation Celebration Lunch on Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 10:30 am to 12 noon at its Church Hall on Main Street in Road Town, Tortola. Available meals […]
22-member Cuban medical team to arrive in the BVI on Thursday
Twenty-two Cuban medical professionals who are expected to assist the British Virgin Islands in its fight against COVID-19 will enter the territory on Thursday, July 23. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during Tuesday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly. […]
Festival agenda revealed | No ‘wuking up’ or parade this year as most events to be held virtually
Residents of the British Virgin Islands will have to wait another year or two before they can once again enjoy the Rise & Shine tramp, August parade and the full calendar of events usually associated with the annual emancipation festivities. […]
TRC owes gov’t $23M! Telecoms regulator has left millions uncollected over 13 years
Failing to submit royalties collected from the four local telecommunication providers in the past 13 years, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) now owes the BVI government approximately $23 million. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie […]
Plans advancing to introduce law that penalises persons who don’t comply to COVID measures
In light of the recent COVID-19 scare on Jost Van Dyke and the failure of some residents to adhere to the precautionary guidelines, Health Minister Carvin Malone said government is advancing plans to penalise persons and business owners for non-compliance. […]
Pure untruths! Premier debunks claims that he was exposed to COVID patient’s family while on JVD
Premier Andrew Fahie has debunked claims that he may have come into close contact with the family of the young lady who tested positive for the coronavirus after leaving the territory for St Vincent and the Grenadines last week. Addressing […]
Lockdown a precaution! No known outbreak on JVD | Heightened security and food to be provided
Governor Augustus Jaspert said implementing the seven-day 24-hour lockdown on Jost Van Dyke is a precautionary measure and not because there is an outbreak of COVID-19 on the sister island. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, the governor […]
High number of requests from expats seeking govt’s help to repatriate! Flights could start today
Since the official announcement last Thursday, the Immigration Department has been receiving a high volume of requests from persons seeking to take advantage of government’s offer to assist unemployed expats to repatriate. This is according to Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley […]
Legislators fail Bill! Controversial Police Act to now be deliberated in special committee before returning
The controversial Police Act of 2019, which seeks to replace the current three-decade-old Police Act (Cap 165), failed to pass in the House of Assembly after getting disapproval from both government and Opposition legislators. This is according to Premier Andrew […]
