A tropical depression expected to affect the territory by this weekend is forecast to develop into a tropical storm later today, Wednesday, August 12. A weather bulletin from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said the weather system has continued […]
Archive for August, 2020
Well in excess of $8K for gov’t quarantine if expats allowed entry
While things have worked out cheaper for BVI nationals whose expenses are covered with taxpayer dollars, quarantining in a government-designated facility as a non-national could attract a basic estimated price that is in upwards of $8,000 in some cases. This […]
Nearly 400 small businesses already registered for govt’s economic stimulus grant
Almost 400 businesses across the British Virgin Islands have already registered to receive the government’s economic stimulus grant, which is designed for small and medium-sized businesses affected by COVID-19. This is according to the Director of the Department of Trade, […]
Cuban medical team commence duties | BVI now reopening borders with ‘greater sense of confidence’
Premier Andrew Fahie said the British Virgin Islands is more confident in its border reopening efforts now that the Cuban medical brigade has commenced duties at the BVI Health Services Authority. The 22-member team that comprises internist doctors, intensive care […]
Week of church services being held at prison for inmate rehabilitation
For the very first time, a week of evangelical services is being held at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. The prison’s chaplain, Stephen McMaster said the initiative is to help with rehabilitating inmates and for them to become better […]
Bye-bye plywood! Local design company inks $2M million for exterior works to Admin Complex
Government has awarded a local design company a $2,092,037.52 contract for the installation of exterior fixtures to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex. As the winning bidder for the project, Design BVI Limited will be responsible to procure and install […]
Local creamery closes after Labour Department denies them hiring non-local living in BVI for 19 years
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Stemming from claims that the Labour Department has been forcing them to hire staff outside of its choosing, operators of local ice cream parlour, ManJack Creamery has decided to close down. The business issued an […]
Do work permit holders have grounds to sue gov’t for entry ban?
Work Permit holders as well as exempted permit holders affected by the indefinite ban on them re-entering the territory may have grounds to take legal action against the Government of the Virgin Islands. “They would have a case but they […]
Two barred from entry at Beef Island Airport
Two women who had a pre-booked flights into the territory have been denied entry at the TB Lettsome International Airport. BVI News understands that the incident occurred last Tuesday, August 4 — more than 24 hours after government officially announced […]
Gov’t creates policy framework to benefit local contractors during times of public emergency
Contractors in the British Virgin Islands will soon benefit from a procurement regime tailor-made for times of emergency such as natural disasters, catastrophic events, and health crises such as COVID-19. During a live public broadcast on Sunday, Premier Andrew Fahie […]
