Approved businesses who have not yet received their cheques from the government’s Small Business Sector Grant Relief Programme are being urged to be patient as their cheques will soon be on its way. This appeal comes from Junior Minister for […]
Archive for October, 2020
Premier eyes independence?
Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted at his hope for an independent BVI as he congratulated local lawyer Dawn Smith on her new appointment as Attorney General. Delivering remarks in the House of Assembly after Smith was officially sworn in on […]
Willock warns new AG he will seek independent legal advice in future
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock has put the newly-appointed Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith on notice that he will be exercising his right to seek independent legal counsel in the future. According to Section 58 of the […]
Parents could be charged for kids without face coverings
The BVI’s Chief Environmental Health Officer, Lionel Michael is reminding parents they could be fined if they don’t allow their children to wear protective face coverings in public spaces. According to the COVID-19 suppression orders implemented by the government, a […]
Men told to test for breast cancer! BVI has had male diagnoses
With reports of males in the territory being diagnosed with breast cancer, Minister for Health Carvin Malone is urging both men and women to screen for the fatal illness annually. Malone’s appeal comes at the commencement of Breast Cancer Awareness […]
Trump tests positive for COVID-19
US President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). President Trump made that announcement in an early-morning post on Twitter on Friday. First Lady, Melania has also tested positive. At age 74, Trump falls under the ‘high-risk group’ […]
COURT: Pregnant woman among Venezuelans charged for gun, drugs
A woman who is almost nine months pregnant is among the four Venezuelans jointly charged with multiple serious offences to include possession of an illegal firearm and a large quantity of cocaine. Their matter was brought before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin […]
Over 5,000 being treated for hypertension locally
Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr Shaun Ramroop has announced that between 5,000 and 10,000 people are currently being treated for hypertension in the BVI. To put that into perspective, those figures represent between 16 to 33 […]
Opposition disassociates from Premier’s ‘derogative’ letter to UK
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have publicly disassociated themselves from the recently leaked letter which Premier Andrew Fahie sent to the UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Baroness Elizabeth Sugg. Speaking at an […]
Don’t Fear! Unemployment Insurance coming next year!
Social Security Minister Vincent Wheatley has announced that the government has plans to implement an Unemployment Insurance scheme next year. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Wheatley said this insurance scheme will act as a safety net for […]
