Minister responsible for waste management, Carvin Malone is convinced a number of the fires plaguing local dump sites such as the one in Pockwood Pond were man-made. Malone’s conviction is now evidenced from an amateur video he circulated locally last […]
Archive for February, 2021
US Embassy in Barbados cancels all nonimmigrant visa appointments indefinitely
Residents of the British Virgin Islands with nonimmigrant visa appointments at the US Embassy in Barbados will have to make the necessary arrangements to have them rescheduled, due to the embassy cancelling all appointments indefinitely. The US Embassy’s decision came […]
Gov’t aims to quantify the social impact of COVID-19 in BVI
Premier Andrew Fahie has said his government is getting ready to quantify the social impact of COVID-19 in the BVI. The Premier said a special committee will be set up to carry out this study which will help the government […]
All breachers of COVID protocols will be ticketed, RVIPF warns
In light of growing concerns about some residents and businesses breaching the territory’s COVID-19 protocols, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning that it will be ticketing all parties caught in breach of the polices. […]
Freeze the fees! BVICCHA says new Port charges “unacceptable”
The BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has called for the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) to withhold the recent hike in fees and hold consultation with stakeholders who will be affected by the increased costs. Last week, BVI […]
COI not about gov’t corruption! More to it than meets the eye
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the recently ordered Commission of Inquiry (COI) is not solely about determining whether the BVI’s government is corrupt. He said he believes it is a veiled public statement that the territory will always need external […]
Works to build permanent facility at West End dock to start soon
After being delayed by almost one year, the works to construct a permanent structure at the West End ferry terminal is set to commence in the coming months. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the announcement at […]
Jordanian jailed after assaulting cop on VG
A Jordanian national was recently charged with assaulting a local police officer. BVI News understands the man, who reportedly resides on Virgin Gorda, was arrested and brought to the VG Police Station when the incident occurred. During his interaction with […]
Balloon satellite makes its way into BVI waters
A bizarre sighting of what appeared to be a balloon satellite, caught some residences by surprise after landing in the waters of the British Virgin Islands on Friday, January 29. According to reports received by our news centre, the balloon […]
New infectious skin disease emerges in Haiti
As governments struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, they are keeping a close watch on Haiti where authorities are currently battling a disease which bears similarities to Scabies. Scabies itchy condition which results in rashes on the skin and is […]
