This story has been updated Management of the BVI Port Authority (BVIPA) has said Day 1 of the reopening of the territory’s seaport to international traffic went smoothly. According to the BVIPA’s new Acting Deputy Managing Director, Oleanvine Maynard, 17 […]
Archive for April, 2021
Gov’t to send barge, desalination plant to SVG
As potable water remains one of the most critical resources needed by the people of St Vincent, BVI government is currently coordinating efforts to dispatch a mobile water desalination plant to that country that is currently enduring a volcanic eruption. […]
13 months sooner! Joe’s Hill Manor to be completed next year
The Joe’s Hill Manor Housing Development project that commenced last year has seen major progress and will now be completed way sooner than the initial 2023 projection. This is according to Social Security Minister, Vincent Wheatley who said the project […]
Policy being developed for BVI to house evacuees from St Vincent
The Department of Immigration has been instructed to create a policy for the BVI to house residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines who’ve had to evacuate their homes because of the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere volcano. Immigration […]
Full-week, face-to-face classes starts April 19
The Education Minister has announced that as of Monday, April 19, most schools will begin having face-to-face classes five days a week, similar to what was obtained before COVID-19 started impacting the BVI. Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement in […]
Courier Distribution Centre coming to better inspect imports
With an increase in the number of imports to the BVI through local courier services, Her Majesty’s Customs will be establishing a courier distribution centre. Commissioner of Customs, Wade Smith said the main purpose of the centre is to address […]
Premier: What stimulus package is gov’t giving? ‘A strong economy’
As persons continue to call for another COVID-19 stimulus package from the government, Premier Andrew Fahie has said a strong economy is the best stimulus package his administration can give. “We’re seeing businesses starting to catch themselves and persons are […]
Commissioner opts out of saying if he’s bought property in BVI
Outgoing Police Commissioner Michael Matthews has opted to decline saying whether he has purchased real estate here in the British Virgin Islands. He chose to keep that bit of information private while addressing concerns surrounding his recent statements about the […]
After a year, the BVI’s seaport finally reopens for int’l travel
For the first time in over a year, the BVI’s marine borders are officially open to international traffic — an important sector of the territory’s economy. For now, ferry-transported visitors will only be able to enter the territory via the […]
Farewell Commissioner Mick!
The Police Welfare Association this week unveiled Police Commissioner Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews’ commemorative plate — a signal that the UK national has reached the end of his tenure as the territory’s top cop. The plate is mounted at the front […]
