Millions of dollars have been apportioned by the government towards a series of initiatives geared at transforming and enhancing the BVI’s justice system. According to a Cabinet post-meeting statement released Thursday, the government agreed to a proposal considered by the […]
Archive for June, 2021
Duty-free renewable energy products for the next 2 years
With effect from July 1, the BVI government will be taking a new approach to the importation of renewable energy items into the territory. The government is also expected to introduce a new policy that ensures all government-owned facilities begin […]
Davies halts duties to commence special policy assignment for gov’t
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Social Development Petrona has been given a “special assignment” to serve as Policy Specialist for the territory’s social sector. The assignment is for the next two years but could last longer. As […]
No test or quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers upon arrival
Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that effective June 15, fully vaccinated persons travelling from overseas will no longer be subjected to COVID-19 tests upon arrival in the British Virgin Islands. “Resultantly, no quarantine time will be required save for […]
Gov’t moves to amend gambling law to facilitate online betting
Cabinet has made additional strides in reviewing the territory’s Gaming and Betting Control Act. A Cabinet post-meeting statement issued Thursday revealed that the legislation is being amended to allow for online gaming and betting activities. Cabinet has therefore agreed for […]
Fireman accused of rape
The police have held a fire officer who has been accused of raping a young woman recently. The alleged incident reportedly happened at a home in Road Town some time Sunday night into Monday morning. Details are still sketchy but […]
Wheatley warns of emerging mental health crisis in the BVI
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has put in stark perspective the social dilemma of waning mental health that confronts persons currently facing severe economic challenges locally because of the pandemic. “My biggest concern is persons buckling under the financial pressure right […]
BVI may be victim of its own success in COVID-19 fight
The BVI’s prowess in managing the COVID-19 virus so far may lead to it becoming a victim of its own success, UK Healthcare Ambassador to the Overseas Territories, Professor Ian Cumming has indicated. Through Professor Cumming’s visit, the BVI is […]
No knowledge of alleged decision mandating teachers to take vaccine
Amid reports that local frontline workers — including school teachers and healthcare professionals — will be mandated to take the AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has issued a statement saying the government has no such plans. Talks about […]
Domestic ferry operations return to RT dock starting Sunday
Domestic ferry operations will be returning to the Road Town ferry terminal starting Sunday, June 13. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) had rerouted domestic operations through the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park to facilitate the reopening of the Road […]
