Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that persons avoid speaking on matters before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) so they don’t inadvertently ‘tie-up themselves’. Speaking at a recent press update with members of the media, the Premier said: “It is […]
Archive for September, 2021

US plans to require foreign visitors to be vaccinated
The United States government is reportedly developing plans that will require nearly all foreign visitors to America to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is according to multiple international media reports published last month. The BBC has reported that these […]

UK donates 2,000 more vaccines to BVI
An additional 2,000 AstraZeneca vaccines has arrived in the British Virgin Islands. The vaccines arrived on August 31 as part of the United Kingdom government’s commitment to the territory’s vaccination programme. The total number of vaccines received from the UK […]

Decision time! Thursday deadline looms for BVI cruise resumption
A decision on whether the BVI will see cruise passengers for the upcoming season is expected to be made within the coming days. The BVI has been given until tomorrow, September 2 to decide whether it will accept vaccinated cruise […]

Active COVID cases double in one week! Case count now at 50
Active COVID-19 cases in the BVI have rocketed to more than four dozen in the past few days. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges gave that indication during the government’s meeting with stakeholders in the local transportation-for-hire industry […]

Eyesore! Taxi driver says BVI landscape not ready for tourists
A local taxi driver said although he agrees with the implementation of safety protocols for a likely resumption of cruise tourism in the territory, his concern was about the condition of the territory’s landscape. “I want to know if we’re […]

Six to vie for Miss BVI crown on October 17
After a two-year delay and a recent setback, October 17 has been decided as the new date for this year’s Miss BVI pageant show where six women will vie for the title. The selection of beauties eyeing the crown are […]

Nat’l squad gather in UK for football training camp
The following is a media statement from the BVI Football Association (FA). The BVI Football Association (FA) is currently utilising the FIFA International window as an opportunity to gather its Men’s national squad at a training camp at Millfield School […]