BVI News

Archive for March, 2024

"Although there is potential for abuse, we do not believe it is as loose and uncontrolled as portrayed in the Premier’s statement." — Former BVIAA board

International flights resume on Anegada

Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has said the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada is a testament to the government’s commitment to revitalising the local economy. The airport welcomed international flights […]

by / on March 29, 2024 at 7:15 AM /
Road Work

Public Works Department conducting CGB road repairs

The Ministry of Communications and Works has initiated a project to repair a compromised section of the road in Cane Garden Bay. Director of the Public Works Department, Jeremy Hodge, highlighted the focus of the project, which includes civil works […]

by / on March 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

Elective surgeries on hold as hospital fixes AC issue

The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital has announced a temporary suspension of elective surgeries, attributing the decision to an ongoing air conditioning issue. The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said it is addressing the problem, which involves a malfunction in […]

by / on March 29, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Caribbean health programmes to get boost from Pandemic Fund

Caribbean health programmes to get boost from Pandemic Fund

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is now eligible for the first disbursement of the World Bank’s Pandemic Fund. The Pandemic Fund provides critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels with […]

by / on March 29, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
Calypso competition to return for August Festival

Calypso competition to return for August Festival

Dirk Walters, the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIFFC), stated that the calypso competition will return at this year’s August Festival after being absent for a while. “I am pleased to announce that… one of the […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Civil servants must operate at a higher level — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the public service to operate at a higher level in the face of ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms. A problem occurred when Civil Service Association members expressed their concerns to […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 7:56 AM /
Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Dame Janice Pereira

More attorneys needed in criminal law

Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Janice Pereira has stated that there is a need for more lawyers in the area of criminal law — an area which sees a number of marginalized people in dire need of […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:26 AM /
Photo provided

Willock commends initiative to remove derelict boats in D3

Former political candidate and businessman Julian Willock has highlighted a new programme to remove derelict vehicles from the Sea Cow’s Bay harbour and has extended gratitude to a few individuals who made the first removal possible. In a Facebook post, […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:08 AM /
Gov’t stops accepting paper job applications

Gov’t stops accepting paper job applications

The government has announced that paper job applications will not be accepted anymore.  In a joint media bulletin from the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Human Resources Department, applicants must submit applications online for job vacancies on the government’s job […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Premier calls for locals to invest in tourism

On the heels of the announcement that local developers JOMA Properties Ltd will be building a new hotel in Port Purcell, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for more locals to invest in the BVI’s tourism industry. The Premier said […]

by / on March 27, 2024 at 6:11 AM /