Now that a local seaport is open to international traffic, there’s at least one positive sign the BVI’s marine industry will rebound — news that US Virgin Islands (USVI) waters are oversaturated with boats. This was posited by Chairman of […]
Archive for April, 2021
Policy coming to fast-track select trade licenses within 3 days
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that the government is exploring a policy that would allow some trade licenses to be approved within a maximum of three days. The Premier said these fast-tracked trade licenses would be given to Virgin Islanders […]
Police release name of BVI’s latest murder victim
Police have released the name of the woman who was killed during an armed robbery Sunday night, April 18. She has been identified as 67-year-old Catherine Pickering who died less than 24 hours after sustaining gunshot wounds during an armed […]
Sworn in! New top cop takes aim at serious and organised crime
Entering with a wealth of experience, the territory’s new Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins has been hailed as a ‘benefit to the overall security and safety of the territory’. Governor John Rankin made that statement after Commissioner Collins was sworn […]
Businesses in good standing will pay less to import goods
Businesses in good standing with the government will be allowed to import goods in the territory at cheaper rates. Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie said this is being done to boost businesses with the hope of causing a […]
UPDATE: Woman shot in Sunday’s armed robbery dies
(This story was updated 6:45 pm Monday, April 19, 2021) The woman who was shot during Sunday’s shooting in Paraquita Bay has died. The Police Information Unit confirmed her death to BVI News moments ago. By our news centre’s tally, […]
Premier wants drag racing stadium on Beef Island if gov’t wins the land
A drag racing sporting facility could possibly be erected on Beef Island. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement during a public broadcast Friday evening, April 19. However, drag racing will only be facilitated at the location if government is successful […]
Hold banks accountable just like politicians
In the same way people vote against politicians who displease them, Premier Andrew Fahie said residents should take similar action against local banks that refuse to create favourable programmes to assist people who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “When […]
More businesses granting incentives to those who vaccinate
Premier Andrew Fahie said more businesses are deciding to grant incentives to the public as part of a government initiative to encourage more persons to take the COVID-19 vaccine. To date, just a little more than 9,000 persons have taken […]
Water demand expected to increase
The Ministry of Works & Utilities is expecting the demand for water to increase locally. Utilities Minister Kye Rymer gave that indication in the House of Assembly last Thursday while noting the already big demand from the local farming community. […]
