The notion that operators in the marine sector are unheard and left without support has been roundly refuted by Premier Andrew Fahie. The Premier said he believes this perspective may not be a consensus view held by most yacht operators […]
Archive for December, 2021
DPP tried to restrict media access in Almestica, Smith court cases
Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit tried to file an application in the Magistrate’s Court last week to bar the media from being present for the ‘arrest matter’ involving prison escapee Jose Almestica and the woman accused of harbouring […]
Budget debate moves online amid reports of positive COVID case
The House of Assembly’s (HOA) debate on the 2022 budget scheduled for tomorrow, December 14, has been changed to a virtual event. Information reaching BVI News is that budget proceedings have shifted online because a member of the House has […]
Not inferior! Local contractors can tackle big projects
Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that there may be an inferiority complex among Virgin Islanders when it comes to local contractors being compared to international contractors. This, according to Fahie, is despite the fact that local contractors have shown they […]
Another COVID-19 death as cases in the BVI continue to rise
One more COVID-19 related death has been recorded in the territory as the BVI continues to see a surge in positive cases. According to a COVID-19 bulletin released by the Ministry of Health on Friday, December 10, this latest fatality […]
Police process scene of club shooting for hours
More than nine hours after the fatal shooting at a nightclub in Free Bottom early Saturday morning, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were still present at the crime scene. When BVI News arrived at the location […]
Investigation launched into this morning’s fatal nightclub shooting
The police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 11. The Information Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed that one man was killed in the shooting. The RVIPF said […]
Direct flights between VG and San Juan starting December 17
The Taddy Bay International Airport in Virgin Gorda is expected to see more direct flights coming from San Juan, Puerto Rico in the coming weeks. The Premier and Minister of Tourism, Andrew Fahie said this uptick in flights to the […]
Only first-time property owners to get stamp duty waiver after Dec 31
The four percent stamp duty waiver for Belongers who purchased new property or land is still due to expire on December 31 and will only continue for a select category of buyers. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who […]
Outstanding employee reports delay some increment payments
Director of Human Resources for the public service, Michelle Donovan-Stevens, has said some public officers will not be receiving their promised increments this year due to outstanding employee reports. In a release issued yesterday, the Director said the Department of […]
