The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) will be hosting a ‘Golden Virtual Roadshow’ — an online initiative geared towards showcasing popular local tourist attractions to travel advisors across North American region. A media release from the Tourist Board […]
Archive for February, 2021
Where’s the rest? Omitting last 10 months of Cabinet decisions a major concern
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said he believes the government’s recent decision to resume the publication of Cabinet’s post-meeting statements but excluding those made in the last 10 months of 2020, raises many major concerns. Just weeks after the publication […]
Some work permit holders not eligible for renewals
As the BVI continues to adjust its economic sails to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Labour Department is reminding some immigrants their expired work permits are no longer eligible for renewals. The Labour Department said this applies to persons who are […]
Local Olympians focused and training ahead of July 2021 Games
Despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local Olympians, the elite athletes remain focused ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which have been rescheduled to commence this summer. This is according to a media release from the […]
Mother arrested for assaulting ex’s partner! Allegedly causes collision
A woman was last week arrested and charged after getting into a fight with her former boyfriend and the man’s current partner. It is understood that the accused perpetrator — who is of a Long Trench address — shares a […]
Vaccinated persons still required to quarantine when entering the BVI
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has recommended for mandatory quarantine to no longer be required for persons who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the British Virgin Islands will not follow haste […]
Gov’t to spend extra $1M to establish and run Rescue Coordination Centre
Government has decided to inject more than one million taxpayer dollars into the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s 2021 recurrent budget and the Premier’s Office’s 2021 Capital Vote. This is according to a post-Cabinet statement published on February 11, 2021 — […]
Another business quits early amid insufficient tourist arrivals
Yet another business in the local tourism industry has announced a premature closure due to the impact of COVID-19. Top of The Baths Restaurant & Bar on Virgin Gorda said it will be calling it quits because it is financially […]
Man arrested this week for ‘machete slap’ assault
BVI News understands that a man was this week arrested for assault after hitting another male with the flat of a machete during a fight. The incident allegedly happened in Baugher’s Bay but it’s unclear whether the men are from […]
Seasoned int’l judge the new head of Criminal Division in BVI Courts
Canadian Justice Richard Floyd who is lauded as a seasoned judge, attorney and legal practitioner has been appointed the Head of the Criminal Division of the Virgin Islands’ bench. This is according to a media release from the Office of […]
