Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has raised concerns behind government’s August 1 order to close all schools now that a ninth COVID-19 case has been recorded in the territory. Addressing the issue in a social media post on Tuesday, August […]
Archive for August, 2020
JVD family living in horrid ‘caveman’ conditions with no gov’t help
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff At least one family on Jost Van Dyke has been forced to take their daily baths in the ocean because of their chronically poor living conditions that are without basic utilities such as power […]
Sistah Joyce criticizes gov’t for not patronising Calypso event
Veteran calypsonian Joycelyn ‘Sistah Joyce’ Searles held nothing back in her critique of the sitting administration while delivering what could be described as a powerful performance during the Kings & Queens of Calypso Virtual Review Tuesday night, August 4. The […]
Turnbull develops food voucher initiative to benefit needy constituents
Representative for the Second District Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is spearheading a food voucher initiative which is geared towards assisting his constituents who cannot afford basic food items. Turnbull, in an interview with BVI News on Tuesday, said a number of […]
New court guidelines: Tougher penalties guaranteed for carrying gun near churches, schools
Persons found in possession of an illegal firearm near churches, schools or “a substantial public gathering” will be classified as high-level offenders who are now almost guaranteed tougher penalties than other gun offenders. This was made clear in the second […]
Thousands log into Monday night’s Virtual Festival Soca Showcase
Thousands of viewers tuned in to the first-ever Virtual Festival Soca Showcase which was held Monday night, August 3. Commencing just after 7:30 pm, the soca show which lasted more than three hours saw approximately 13,000 views and more than […]
Police, Environ’l Health Officers now have powers to fine persons and business for COVID offences
Health Minister Carvin Malone said members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) along with Environmental Health Officers are now better armed to enforce public health measures that help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Minister Malone explained that […]
Work permit holders, exemption holders barred from entering indefinitely
On the heels of the British Virgin Islands’ ninth recorded COVID-19 case, work permit holders and work permit exemption holders have been barred from entry into the territory at this time. A statement issued by the Premier’s Office and the […]
COVID a reminder of the reason for the season! Emancipation had evolved into ‘misrepresentation’
While the COVID-19 pandemic has mostly shifted the emancipation festivities to the virtual platform, Minister for Culture Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he believes it will force residents to remember the true reason for the celebrations. Minister Wheatley made the […]
Bria Smith to reign as Miss BVI until 2021
Bria Smith is now the first-ever Miss British Virgin Islands to reign as queen for two consecutive years. On Sunday, the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) announced that Smith will reign as Miss BVI until 2021 because of […]
