In the upcoming fiscal year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries & Agriculture will receive 13.8 percent of the government’s recurrent budget. This is a slight drop from the 15.2 percent budgeted for this Ministry last year. Despite […]
Archive for November, 2020
CANCELLED: COVID hits first cruise line to return to Carib’n waters
It’s the tale of a beautiful dream that suddenly became a nightmare. The Norwegian-based SeaDream Yacht Club — the first cruise line to sail in Caribbean waters since the global lockdown of the cruise industry in March — announced this […]
Wellbeing of public officers to be addressed
As the territory continues to celebrate Public Service Wellness Week, public officers are being encouraged to participate in some of the activities which are geared towards enlightening persons on the importance of their well-being and mental health. A media release […]
Where is govt’s promised online portal for tourists?
As it continues to lobby for consultations with the government, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) said business owners are asking about the status of the BVI’s online portal where visitors must register before traveling here. The […]
Experts may be hired to conduct internal investigations at RVIPF
Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews has revealed plans to seek external personnel to conduct internal investigations on reports made against the force. He said this is being done to maintain the integrity and accountability of the institution. Commissioner Matthews made […]
Police officers are not punching bags — Commissioner
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews is warning residents that police officers have a right to defend themselves if they are attacked by residents. The commissioner sounded the warning recently on 284 Media’s Cut Deep talk show, while addressing questions about two […]
US embassy in Barbados resumes processing of certain visas
Residents of the British Virgin Islands can once again apply for a renewal or a new United States visa now that the US Embassy in Barbados has announced the resumption of some of their services. In a media release on […]
Tourist Board hosting scaled-down ‘BVI Food Fete’ this year
After some deliberation, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has decided to host the month-long BVI Food Fete this year, but in an unconventional COVID-restricted manner. This was revealed during the recent launch of the now revamped event now entitled BVI […]
No compromise! Gov’t will start hammering internet providers 2021
Complaints about the internet and other telecommunication services have been exacerbated in the BVI since the passage of the 2017 hurricanes. As the new trend of working and studying from home continues to grow, Premier Andrew Fahie has reiterated that […]
COVID knocks down government revenue nearly 7%
The BVI was last week given further insight into the state of the COVID-hit economy when Premier Andrew Fahie revealed that government revenue dipped by 6.65 percent compared to 2019 earnings. Government revenue refers to the income from taxation, duties, […]
