Local health authorities have been whipped into action to locate persons who may have been exposed to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in recent times. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who announced in a late-night social media broadcast […]
Archive for July, 2020
Power52 awarded contract to develop renewable energy project on Anegada | No set start date
US-based solar energy company Power52 has been awarded the contract to complete the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy & Battery Energy Storage System project on the sister island. Speaking at a media conference on Friday, Chairwoman of the BVI Electricity Corporation […]
Hispanic woman sentenced to four months for illegal entry, fined $1K
Ingrid Alcantara De Polanco, the Dominican Republic woman who entered the territory illegally from St Thomas has been fined $1,000 and will spend four months at Her Majesty’s Prison. The woman also has seven days to pay the fine or […]
Appeal made for government to raise the BVI’s minimum wage
At least one resident from the Seventh Electoral District is urging government to raise the minimum wage in the British Virgin Islands from the hourly rate of $6. The concerned resident made that appeal at a district meeting held by […]
Youngster selling cupcakes from 13 now among culinary students graduating HLSCC
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Shamoy Davis of East End began selling cupcakes in his second year at the Elmore Stoutt High School to prevent himself from being a burden to his grandmother. The 24-year-old is now the owner […]
Premier writes banks asking them to further relax policies due to prolonged impacts of COVID-19
In light of the continuous financial challenges being faced due to COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has once again written to several local banks asking them to consider further relaxing a number of their policies for residents. Speaking in a recent […]
Five advance to Gen Y Factor ‘Battle of the Schools’ finals
A total of five individuals have been chosen as finalists in this year’s Gen Y Factor competition — Glee Edition: ‘Battle of the Schools’ slated for August 15. The singing competition, spearheaded by the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports, will be […]
Midnight curfew extends to July 30
The current ’12 am to 5 am’ curfew has been extended for yet another two weeks. This is according to the latest curfew order published in the gazette — government’s official newsletter — on Thursday, July 16. It stated: “For […]
Travel magazine survey lists VG, JVD, Tortola among top-25 C’bean islands for 2020 before COVID-19
A survey from the New York-based Travel + Leisure magazine has reported that the British Virgin Islands was a dominant destination among the top 25 islands in the Caribbean for 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic crashed the global tourism industry. […]
Appointment only! Her Majesty’s Prison resumes visitations
Roughly four months after restricting visits because of COVID-19, Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut has resumed visitations to the general public. However, it will only be by appointments that must be made at least 24 hours in advance. […]
