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Archive for February, 2021

Former Health Minister Carvin Malone

‘Most fires at dumpsites deliberate’ — Malone shares video proof

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 […]

by / on February 3, 2021 at 7:25 AM /
US Embassy seal

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 […]

by / on February 3, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
Gov’t aims to quantify the social impact of COVID-19 in BVI

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 […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 2:16 PM /
All breachers of COVID protocols will be ticketed, RVIPF warns

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. […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 1:34 PM /
Photo Credit: BVIPA

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 […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:46 AM /
Premier Fahie

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 […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Contributed photo of a temporary structure that has been erected  to house Customs nad Immigration officers at the West End Ferry Dock.

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 […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:20 AM /
Virgin Gorda Police Station. (BVI News photo)

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 […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:09 AM /
The satellite device recovered in BVI waters. (Photo provided)

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 […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 4:34 PM /
An infectious skin disease, similar to scabies, has emerged in Haiti. (CMC photo)

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 […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 4:28 PM /