Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Claude Skelton-Cline has sought to set the record straight regarding claims that former Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Works Ministry, Anthony McMaster helped to forge the Tortola Pier Park into what it […]
Archive for January, 2022
Digital justice here to stay — Chief Justice Janice Pereira
Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Dame Janice Pereira has praised the efficiency and innovation of the judicial system as it continues to adapt to the era of COVID-19. In an address to mark the opening of […]
RVIPF plans to do more to publicise posters of wanted persons
Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins has said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) can do more to maximise the publication of notices for wanted individuals in the territory. The Commissioner noted the police force has taken steps in recent […]
Underhill appointed as first director of HLSCC’s Education Institute
The highly experienced educator Sandy Harrigan-Underhill has been appointed as the first director of the new Institute of Education at H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC). President of HLSCC Dr Richard Georges said he is delighted to welcome Harrigan-Underhill, who […]
Search for contractors to rebuild ESHS senior block commences
The search for contractors to rebuild a new senior students block at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has commenced with the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) issuing an invitation for interested parties to submit pre-qualification documents. The RDA said […]
CMO advocates UK’s 10-day COVID isolation vs CDC’s 5-day period
Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges said the BVI will be adhering to the UK recommended guidelines of 10 days of isolation for COVID-19 infected persons. This is in considerable contrast to the five-day isolation period recommended by […]
BVI trio facing life in prison in the USVI for 667 kilos of cocaine
Three British Virgin Islands citizens are now facing the possibility of life in prison in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) for more than 600 kilograms of cocaine that was allegedly found in the vessel on which they were travelling. […]
‘Beef up your staff’, Malone tells Environmental Health Department
Health Minister Carvin Malone has told the Environmental Health Division that it needs to ‘beef up’ its staff in order to properly address the rapidly escalating COVID-19 cases in the territory. In an effort to address the spread of virus, […]
Rapidly spreading! Over 200 new COVID cases in less than 72 hours
More than 200 new COVID-19 cases have been added to the BVI’s tally in less than 72 hours; highlighting the frightening rate at which the number of positive cases is multiplying in the territory. According to the territory’s latest epidemiological […]
BVI poised to continue economic relationship with Asian region
The Virgin Islands is poised to continue meaningful economic engagement within the Asian-Pacific region in the new financial year. According to a press release by the government, the territory continues to have successful engagement with Asia’s financial markets and regional […]
