A no-case submission has been filed in the matter against a notable local attorney, Ruthilia Maximea, who is before the Magistrate’s Court for failing to register her dogs to the Department of Agriculture. Effectively, a no-case submission is made when […]
Archive for February, 2022
Env’t Levy funds not being misused in absence of Climate Change board
Premier Andrew Fahie has stated that the territory’s environmental levy fund has not been misused in any way. The government’s use of those monies came into question because of the Premier’s move to sack non-government members of the Climate Change […]
Unvaccinated persons, slow uptake in Pfizer boosters a concern
Health Minister Carvin Malone has expressed concern about the pace at which persons in the territory are moving to get vaccinated. In a post on the Minister’s Facebook page recently, Malone described the pace as “slow”. He stated: “I remain […]
Gov’t still working on permanent fix to Road Reef sewerage issue
The Ministry of Works & Utilities is still working on a permanent fix to the sewerage problem at the entrance of Road Marina. In an email sent earlier this morning — a copy of which BVI News has seen — […]
Public input needed on revised VI Scholarship Programme Policy
The Ministry of Education is seeking the public’s input on the newly revised Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme Policy. The Scholarship Programme, which began more than 40 years ago, has been one of the main avenues through which the Virgin Islands […]
BVIAA staff misses social security contributions for months, SFC hears
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has been unable to pay the Social Security Board (SSB) contributions of its staff for several months. This is according to the 2022 report on the House of Assembly’s (HOA) Standing Finance Committee (SFC) budget […]
BVIHSA board to address operational issues this week
Health Minister Carvin Malone has promised to bring some measure of resolution to the ongoing saga at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) when officials meet this week. In a response to the challenges being faced by the organisation, the […]
New WE Ferry Dock will be ‘organic and futuristic’! Works start July
With preliminary designs for the new West End Ferry Terminal completed, Virgin Islanders can expect to see the construction of what is described as an organic and futuristic building in the coming months. A German company, INROS Lackner SE, was […]
Halls of Justice Project in final stage of development — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the Halls of Justice building project is in its final stage of development and more meetings are expected to happen for the project shortly. At a recent press conference, the Premier said he will be […]
RVIPF Marks Safer Internet Day
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is joining its counterparts worldwide in recognising Safer Internet Day by bringing awareness to the local fight to keep the […]
