For the first time in the history of the competition, a person from Virgin Gorda has won the Gen Y Factor trophy and title. Fifteen-year-old Toriah Pryce — a tenth-grader from Bregado Flax Educational Centre — walked away with the […]
Archive for August, 2020
Cost for gov’t quarantine free for all returnees up till September 30
This story has been updated All persons allowed to enter the British Virgin Islands under Phase II of the government’s Restricted Border Re-opening Plan will have the option to quarantine in a government-designated facility free of charge until the end […]
Point system being used to determine how much $$ each business gets from gov’t grants
A point system will be used to determine the amount of money issued to small and medium-sized businesses that are successful in their application for government’s COVID-19 stimulus grant. According to Director of Trade, Karia Christopher, each application form will […]
BVIHSA’s lab infrastructure being upgraded to meet COVID demands
Minister for Health Carvin Malone has announced plans to upgrade the BVI Health Services Authority’s laboratory infrastructure to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the upgrades, new equipment will be procured “to effectively deliver clinical and […]
Keeping the sport alive | Moonlight Bandit wins BVI’s first horse race since COVID-19
MOONLIGHT BANDIT has emerged the winner of the territory’s first horse racing event since March when COVID-19 started affecting the British Virgin Islands. The fleet-footed racehorse ran seven furlongs on Sunday to defeat its sole competitor, WARRIOR’S RIDGE — a […]
Gov’t allowing entry of work permit holders and other persons on Sept 1
Starting September 1, the British Virgin Islands will allow the entry of work permit holders and work permit exemption holders. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement Friday evening and said it is part of Phase II of government’s Restricted Border […]
BVI no longer under curfew!
After almost five consecutive months of experiencing varying degrees of restrictions as it relates to movement, the British Virgin Islands is now no longer under a curfew. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Petrona Davies gave that confirmation in […]
Right fit! Clive McCoy takes over as Director of Tourist Board
Clive McCoy has been chosen as the new Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) effective immediately. A statement issued by the BVITB on Friday, August 14 described McCoy was the best man for the job. “The Board is confident […]
Minister says it’s a challenge to get BVI businesses to hire locals
Minister of Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley said it has been a challenge for him to get businesses in the British Virgin Islands to hire locals. In a recent television interview, Wheatley said he and his ministry have noticed that […]
Gov’t also looking to assist larger companies — Flax-Charles
Junior Minister for Trade & Economic Development Shereen Flax–Charles has said larger companies that employ more than 20 employees can also expect to benefit from financial assistance from the government. Flax-Charles said during a live social media interview on Thursday, […]
