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Archive for November, 2021

Winners of the car raffle. (Photo provided)

Flow customers get a chance to win big this Xmas

The following is a media release from telecommunications giants, Flow Flow is giving its customers a chance to win a 2022 Hyundai Tucson during the telecommunications provider’s Christmas Campaign which launched on November 12. Speaking during its launch activities, Marketing […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 5:18 PM /
Carrot Bay man accused of badly beating girlfriend gets bail

Carrot Bay man accused of badly beating girlfriend gets bail

A Carrot Bay resident accused of badly beating his girlfriend has been granted bail in the sum of $25,000 when he appeared in the Magistrate Court today. The accused, whose name our news centre is withholding to protect the identity […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 2:02 PM /
Government’s marijuana legislation delayed but not denied — Premier

Government’s marijuana legislation delayed but not denied — Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has struck a tone of optimism about having the BVI’s long-delayed cannabis legislation — which passed through the House of Assembly (HOA) months ago — being able to receive the governor’s assent. During his recent budget address, […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 1:18 PM /
Government officials led by Premier Andrew Fahie cut the ribbon to signify the launch of their 1,000 jobs in 1,000 days initiative.

Job fair coming to reboot govt’s ‘1000 jobs’ programme

With many tourism businesses now actively seeking employees to fill positions, the BVI government is organising a job fair to revitalise its 1,000 Jobs in 1,000 Days initiative through the Department of Labour. While delivering his budget speech last week, […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 8:17 AM /
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

Malone hoping for 75% vaccination in BVI by first quarter of 2022

The government is hoping to reach the 75 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold to achieve herd immunity in the territory by the first quarter of 2022. According to data from Ministry of Health, 16,417 people have been fully vaccinated which represents […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 7:53 AM /
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Work ongoing with RDA for Beef Island airport extension

Background works on the extension of the territory’s main airport facility at Beef Island, the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, are underway with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during his budget address last […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 7:28 AM /
Dr. Robert Mathavious, OBE.

Financial Services Institute to be renamed in Dr Mathavious’ honour

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has designated an area on its main campus in Paraquita Bay for the construction of a new Financial Service Institute which will be renamed in honour of financial services stalwart, Dr Robert Mathavious, […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 6:15 AM /
Scam Alert written on multiple road sign

Tips to stymie scammers amid target on BVI residents

Amid reports about scamming activities happening in the BVI, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released some tips on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams. First thing’s first, immediately terminate the call if you […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 6:10 AM /
The SSM funded the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grant Programme  disbursed by the Premier's Office.

NHI going back to Labour Ministry for 2022

Premier Andrew Fahie has disclosed that the National Health Insurance (NHI) portfolio will once again be reassigned to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration. NHI was first reassigned to that Ministry back in 2020 to allow the Ministry […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 6:03 AM /
Prisoner officer and cop say they’re not guilty

Prisoner officer and cop say they’re not guilty

Sharlene Maduro and Kareena Brea, one of the prison officers and the police officer charged with breach of trust in relation to the fatal prison stabbing of 29-year-old Nichail Chambers, pleaded not guilty when they appeared in the Magistrate Court […]

by / on November 16, 2021 at 1:23 PM /