The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is experiencing a major staff shortage problem that has caused delays in motorists registering their vehicles and conducting other related business with the department. Amid those issues, Acting Commissioner of the DMV Gregory Skelton […]
Archive for March, 2022
Trinidadian faces five gun charges; denied bail
A Trinidadian man has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court on several counts of firearm-related charges. Kelon Fortune, a resident of Lower Estate, is charged with one count of illegal possession of a firearm and four counts of illegal possession […]
You’re forgiven! Cabinet approves amnesty for property tax interest
The government has decided to offer some amount of relief to persons who are facing challenges and are currently behind with their property tax payments. “Cabinet this week, considered and approved the amnesty for the interest accrued on outstanding property […]
Gov’t now seeking Climate Change Trust Fund board nominees
Three years following its disbandment, the government is now actively seeking applicants from the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to form a new Climate Change Trust Fund Board (CCTFB). A notice was issued yesterday, March 3 inviting written applications […]
Scholarships being offered for local students to study in Asia
Virgin Islanders who wish to pursue undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in Asia are now eligible to apply for an International Student Scholarship to study at the University of Macau based in Hong Kong as part of the BVI Asia […]
Sergeant charged with perverting the course of justice gets bail
The police sergeant accused of giving inconsistent evidence in a court matter has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court where he was released on bail. Charged with perjury and perverting the course of justice is Sergeant Marley Sebastien who has […]
BVIHSA waives COVID test payment for visitors of hospital patients
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will be waiving the payment of recommended COVID-19 tests for persons visiting patients at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The Health Services Authority requires mandatory COVID-19 testing for visitors but the previous policy […]
Gov’t seeking to reduce BVI’s over-reliance on cash transactions
The BVI will soon be moving away from cash transactions if all goes as planned for the territory’s leadership. The BVI Financial Services Commission is working to facilitate the establishment of an electronic payment system for the BVI, Premier Andrew […]
Cabinet relaxes COVID-19 protocols
Cabinet has decided to relax some of the territory’s COVID-19 protocols as a result of the declining number of cases recorded in the territory. Announcing the decisions last night, the Minister of Health Carvin Malone said Cabinet made several amendments […]
Have you seen this wanted immigrant?
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) dated Thursday, March 3. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Haitian national Genel Mauvais. Mauvais escaped custody while being […]
