President of the BVI Athletic Association (BVIAA) Steve Augustine has confirmed he will re-contest for the post of president during the BVIAA’s general election scheduled for this year. Augustine said in an interview with BVI News that despite the COVID-19 […]
Archive for August, 2020
CDC says BVI low-risk for COVID-19 but its connecting hubs are ‘high’
While the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has listed the British Virgin Islands as a very low-risk jurisdiction for travellers to contract COVID-19, a number destinations that have direct or connecting flights to the BVI have been flagged […]
Ban on re-entry of work permit holders is because most don’t want to pay for quarantine — Premier
A major reason government placed an indefinite ban on work permit holders returning to the territory is because the majority of those persons don’t want to pay the cost of being mandatorily quarantined for two weeks. Premier Andrew Fahie gave […]
Increased global demand for laptops delaying BVI’s shipment for 500 devices
Minister for Education Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the 500 laptops which were ordered to facilitate online learning in the territory have not yet arrived. In a recent audio-visual interview with a local media house, Dr Wheatley said the demand […]
BVIEC stands by comment that no local companies bid on Anegada project
General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham is standing firmly by his recent comment that no local company submitted a bid for the Anegada Renewable Energy & Battery Storage System Project. This comes after the owner of […]
Wade Smith back as Customs Commissioner!
After resigning the post to contest the February 2019 General Elections, Wade Smith is back as Commissioner of Customs. His appointment took effect last Friday, August 7 following approval from the Governor Augustus Jaspert. The circumstances of his reappointment are […]
‘Our people need jobs’ | Premier talks plans to boost construction industry
In an effort to provide much-needed employment opportunities for residents, Premier Andrew Fahie said his administration is giving the construction industry a necessary boost. During an address to the nation last evening, August 9, he said part of the $40 […]
Dr Wheatley sworn in as the BVI’s official Deputy Premier
Dr Natalio Wheatley has officially been chosen and sworn in as the Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands for the remainder of the Virgin Islands Party government’s current term in office. The announcement was made at an official informing […]
Youngsters told to become BVI’s ‘cultural bearers’ as territory hosts Food Fair
Minister for Culture Dr Natalio Wheatley has pleaded to the younger generation of the BVI to become more involved in the preservation of the territory’s culture. He made that call at the opening of the annual Cultural Food Fair held […]
Blended learning, shift system proposed for tentative Sept 21 school reopening date
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has proposed plan to implement a blended system of learning to include a shift system at select schools for the new academic year that is expected to start September 21, once approved by Cabinet. During […]
