Data received from member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reveal that tourist arrivals to the region fell to just more than 11 million in 2020. BVI is a member of the CTO. The CTO said this represents a […]
Archive for March, 2021
Major event in April to highlight local farmers and fishers
In an effort to further develop the industry, Agriculture & Fisheries Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government is planning to host a Farmers’ & Fishers’ Exhibition and Market Day next month. Dr Wheatley said the event is being planned […]
Senior citizen arrested for assaulting cashier
BVI News understands that a senior citizen was arrested on the weekend after assaulting a supermarket cashier and threatening her with an offensive weapon. It’s alleged that the accused — a male over 65 years — bought items at a […]
Yacht cruisers speak! Here’s why they’re avoiding BVI
A Facebook discussion among yacht cruisers who frequent the Eastern Caribbean has given insight into the damage that is being done to the territory’s status as a premier sailing destination. A local business owner who operates a marina in the territory invoked […]
Some persons received pre-election residency without applying?
Just days before the February 2019 General Elections, the former NDP administration reportedly granted residency status to 71 persons, including some who had not formally applied for this status. This is according to Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley who was speaking […]
Hillside tanks promised for Paraquita Bay farms
An alternative water supply is to be introduced to the Paraquita Bay farming community which has been afflicted by an unreliable availability of water for several years. Just last year, authorities discovered several open-ended lines that had hardly any water […]
It’s dangerous! Bikers warned about ignoring road closure signs
As government currently undergoes four major road rehabilitation projects, it appears as if some members of the motoring public are not adhering to road closures to facilitate these works. One of the main perpetrators is reportedly motor scooter riders. Highlighting […]
BVI’s very own environmental Atlas now ready for distribution
The government has announced that the newly-published BVI Environmental Atlas is now available for distribution, meaning students will now have the chance to learn about the territory’s geography from an atlas produced here. The new atlas is expected to bring […]
Smith charges Commissioner to present crime plan in 2 weeks
Territorial At-Large Representative Neville Smith has publicly charged the Commissioner of Police to urgently declare his plan to curb crime in the territory. The government legislator instructed that Commissioner Michael Matthews provide this plan within the next 14 days. Smith […]
BVIPA moving forward with fee increases in ‘phased approach’
The BVI Ports Authority has decided to move forward with its fee increases but will now do so in a “phased approach” starting this month. The Authority and had announced drastic fee increases at the start of the year but […]
