The British Virgin Islands is currently observing a period of national mourning in honour His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip, who was Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, died at Windsor Castle last Friday at 99 years old. A day […]
Archive for April, 2021
BVI will fully reopen in June, says Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that the BVI will fully reopen to visitors in June 2021. Government had previously said they would fully reopen when the majority of residents had been vaccinated. But having a few thousand doses of soon-to-be-expired […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Volcanic lightning over SVG
At 8 pm last night (Friday, April 9, 2021), the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre released this image showing volcanic lightning in a plume of smoke during the eruption of La Soufriere Volcano from Rillan Hill in […]
Sister islanders will be facilitated when domestic travel starts at TPP
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is assuring residents it is swiftly making arrangements to accommodate persons on the sister islands when domestic ferries begin operating from the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park starting April 15. The BVIPA’s assurance comes […]
It’s better to return our COVID vaccines than to let them expire
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the government would rather return its COVID-19 vaccines to their original senders than have them expire in the BVI. The Premier made the revelation in an April 8 national address. He said while some residents […]
Dr Wheatley hoped to have more educators vaccinated already
While admitting that he had hoped to have more teachers vaccinated already, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said his ministry continues to work with educators who require more information about the COVID jabs. “I am aware that some educators have […]
The Queen’s husband dies at 99
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, has died. Buckingham Palace announced in a statement today that the Duke of Edinburgh died at Windsor Castle on Friday morning. His passing comes a couple weeks after spending a month in hospital where […]
Red Alert! Pray for St Vincent
Premier Andrew Fahie has called on the BVI to “pray” for St Vincent and the Grenadines, which is now on alert level ‘Red’ as the country’s La Soufriere volcano shows signs of an imminent eruption. A Red alert means an […]
One hospitalised after shooting in Belle Vue
The police have confirmed that one person was shot in the Belle Vue area of Tortola this afternoon, April 8. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, is being treated at hospital. The extent of the gunshot victim’s injuries […]
BVIPA postpones upcoming May 2021 fee increases to next year
The BVI Port Authority (BVIPA) will be rolling back the majority of its upcoming increased fees that were scheduled to take effect May 2021. Minister responsible for ports, Premier Andrew Fahie announced this news in a public broadcast Thursday evening, […]
