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Archive for February, 2021

Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Virgin Islanders and residents on social media have expressed mixed feelings about their willingness to take COVID-19 shots. After the first 8,000 doses vaccine arrived from the United Kingdom last week, the government released a survey and invited the general […]

by / on February 9, 2021 at 7:14 AM /
Children enjoying Christmas Eve in Winter Wonderland courtesy of government legislator, Sharie De Castro.

$57K raised during VISAR’s Winter Wonderland Christmas event

The Virgin Islands Search & Rescue’s (VISAR) Winter Wonderland hosted by the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park managed to raise an estimated $57,000 during the fundraising initiative. This was revealed during a recent interview with VISAR’s Executive Creative Director, […]

by / on February 9, 2021 at 7:07 AM /
The newly refurbished North Sound Administration Building on Virgin Gorda

North Sound Admin Building sees completion! Handing-over today

The North Sound Administration Building — which is to be rededicated in honour of John E. George — is scheduled to be handed over today Tuesday, February 9 on Virgin Gorda. A media release from the Office of the Deputy […]

by / on February 9, 2021 at 7:03 AM /
Police recover gun during routine traffic stop

Police recover gun during routine traffic stop

A man has been arrested and charged following a gun seizure in the Fat Hogs Bay area of Tortola on Sunday. Charged with ‘carrying an unlicensed firearm’ and ‘illegal tinting’ is 26-year-old Dabari Jonique Mercer of Baughers Bay. The Royal […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 5:54 PM /
Vessels at Nanny Cay. (Photo provided)

Nanny Cay attracts new business by circumventing seaport closure

As the BVI continues to experience COVID-related challenges in tourism, Nanny Cay Marina has found a creative way to attract business by circumventing the current closure of the territory’s sea borders. Nanny Cay is offering to transfer privately-owned vessels from […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 1:36 PM /
Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs

Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs appointed Registrar for BVI High Court

Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs will officially become the new Registrar of the British Virgin Islands High Court come Monday, February 15. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor which confirmed Vaterpool-Nibbs’ appointment. Newly installed Governor […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 12:34 PM /
UK to cover medical bills for any side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine

UK to cover medical bills for any side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine

The United Kingdom government will be covering all expenses associated with any negative side effects suffered by BVI residents who opt to take the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald Georges, who […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 7:39 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

We should back the Premier as he fights colonialsm

As the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into political corruption continues to unfold, Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the community should back Premier Andrew Fahie in his fight against colonialism. As one of the most vocal proponents of greater self-determination […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 7:13 AM /
Myron Walwyn.

Stop manufacturing untruthful stories about others — Walwyn

Amid the possibility that a scandal which implicates him might be brought before the Commission of Inquiry (COI), former legislator Myron Walwyn has called for the society to unite and address emotional weaknesses preventing its progress. The former Education Minister […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 7:05 AM /
Deadline to pay Severance to laid off employees further extended

Deadline to pay Severance to laid off employees further extended

Government has moved to extend the severance pay period for a third successive time; now until February 28, 2021. No official statement was issued on the extension by the territory’s Labour Minister, Vincent Wheatley. However, an order was published in […]

by / on February 8, 2021 at 6:24 AM /