Due to increased bookings in the tourism sector, the international ferry passenger schedule at the Road Town Jetty has been adjusted to add an additional daily trip.  This increases the total number of daily international ferry round trips to three. […]

The anticipated Gaming Commission board is now expected to be in place no later than January 1, 2022. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during his budget speech in the House of Assembly (HOA) last Thursday. He also said staff […]

Premier Andrew Fahie laid a wreath at the United Kingdom’s Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall on Sunday; becoming the first serving Premier to do so on behalf of the Virgin Islands. The territory was first given […]

This story has been updated After a previous statement that its drive-thru services has been suspended and “will only be available on the last Saturday of the month, except for Christmas day”, Banco Popular clarified Monday evening that “only Saturday […]

A joint task force comprised of police, Customs and Immigration officers successfully executed an operation to ensure yacht and boat operators in the Nanny Cay area were compliant with Customs and Immigration requirements early yesterday morning. Customs Commissioner and head […]

Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that the promised port fee increases at the BVI Port Authority (BVIPA) will not be implemented next year as previously promised. “May I inform all, that the fees that the government rolled back until January […]

The BVI is seeking to ramp up its efforts at fighting off the COVID-19 virus by implementing even more vaccination initiatives next year. “One area of emphasis in 2022 would be preparation for the implementation of COVID-19 vaccine boosters,” Premier […]

The government is allocating $480,000 for the long-awaited development of the East End, Fat Hog Bay Harbour which is geared towards improving facilities for maritime visitors and fisherfolk who operate in the area. The Harbour is situated in a prime […]

The BVI government is focusing on youth development, especially through educational opportunities, as the territory seeks to recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the two category-five hurricanes that rocked the territory four years ago. In his […]

A teacher education institute is said to be one of the main focuses of the Andrew Fahie-led administration in the coming year.  The Premier made this announcement during his budget speech yesterday and said it will be among a number […]