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Archive for May, 2021

The AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19. (Reuters photo)

STUDY: Over 95% of Britons develop antibodies after 1 dose of vaccine

As a considerable number of residents refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine locally, a recent UK study has found that more than 95 percent of Britons develop COVID antibodies after taking one dose of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines. Antibodies […]

by / on May 19, 2021 at 7:45 AM /
Joint Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Education Dr Marcia Potter (left) and Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe.

Ministry of Education & Agriculture gets two Permanent Secretaries

In a move expressed as enhancing key social and productive sectors, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Sports & Agriculture is expected to benefit from the posting of an additional Permanent Secretary (PS). In a government release sent on […]

by / on May 19, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Attorney General Dawn Smith

Government’s ‘internal review’ not a conflict, COI finds

The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has indicated it is satisfied there is no conflict of interest involving the government-sanctioned internal review that was believed to be something being done in parallel to the COI. The government announced the review on […]

by / on May 19, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
The newly refurbished public pound in Paraquita Bay. (Photo Credit: The Department of Information)

Public pound offers solution for territory’s strays

A new public pound is expected to provide much-needed relief for residents who encounter stray animals on their property and serves as a response to the growing number of roaming livestock across the BVI. Deputy Premier and Agriculture Minister Dr […]

by / on May 19, 2021 at 7:05 AM /
BVIEC's powerplant in Pockwood Pond

Cost of electricity to increase with new wharfage fee on fuel — BVIEC

Residents are being advised that the cost of electricity is expected to increase effective this month. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) said in a statement on Tuesday that this increase is because of a recent amendment to the BVI Port […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM /
The Road Town Ferry Dock

BVIPA: Ferry operator at fault for Saturday’s fiasco! Probe launched

Under public pressure and criticism about Saturday’s ferry terminal fiasco, the BVI Port Authority (BVIPA) has issued a statement blaming the ferry service that operated on the day. The Ports gave indications that it did not give authorisation for the […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 10:22 AM /
Businesswoman and member of multiple government statutory bodies, Patsy Lake

Patsy Lake fails in bid to avoid COI!

Businesswoman and prominent Virgin Islander, Patsy Lake has failed in an apparent bid to have herself excluded from providing evidence and producing documents after being summoned to appear before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). Lake, who serves as the […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 8:07 AM /
Marlon Penn

RT ferry terminal fiasco an int’l embarrassment

Opposition Leader, Marlon Penn said the events that occurred last Saturday with passengers at the Road Town Ferry terminal were a clear example of a lack of leadership on the part of the government of the BVI. He further described […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 7:40 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier confirms: $2M paid in VG land acquisition for Port Authority

The government has disclosed that it spent $2 million on behalf of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) to secure land which is expected to serve as a newly designated area for passengers in Virgin Gorda to access ferry services. The […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Police seize 5 scooters, lay 37 charges in weekend operation

Police seize 5 scooters, lay 37 charges in weekend operation

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has laid 37 charges and issued another 23 tickets during an operation at the weekend. The police also seized five motor scooters in the same weekend operation. According to the RVIPF, topping the […]

by / on May 18, 2021 at 6:18 AM /