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Strong support for public officer after paralysing accident

Strong support for public officer after paralysing accident

In celebration of Public Service Week this year, the Public Service of the Virgin Islands partnered with non-profit and private sector organisations to offer financial support to public officer, Colin Stevens who was paralysed in a vehicular accident back in […]

by / on December 15, 2021 at 6:45 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

Low-wage gov’t worker paid $5.5K monthly for prison escapee’s rent

Renee Smith, one of the persons accused of harbouring the recently recaptured prison escapee, Jose Almestica, allegedly rented the three-bedroom Ballast Bay apartment Almestica stayed in for $5,550 monthly. But the prosecution pointed to a major financial discrepancy. Prosecutors told […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 4:52 PM /
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

77 active! Significant rise in COVID cases in last several days

The British Virgin Islands has seen a significant increase in active cases of COVID-19 in the last several days. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who said the total number of active cases is now up to 77 […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 12:30 PM /
Two siblings charged with harbouring

Two siblings charged with harbouring

Two more persons have been charged for harbouring prison escapee, Jose Almestica, who was on the run for four years before his recapture a week ago. Around the time of his recapture, one of Almestica’s reported girlfriends, 26-year-old Jennifer Smith, […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 9:52 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie. (GIS photo)

No two-tiered justice! If police can stop me, they can search visitors

Premier and leader of government’s business, Andrew Fahie, has contended that there will be no two-tiered system of justice under his watch. The Premier’s remarks came in response to complaints by yacht operators that their vessels were being searched by […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM /
Constitutional review talks not aligned to COI report — Premier

Constitutional review talks not aligned to COI report — Premier

While expressing hopes that the territory’s long overdue constitutional review will soon begin, Premier Andrew Fahie said moving forward with the matter is not contingent on the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) report. Cabinet officially decided to move forward with the […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 8:25 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier declines to rate VIP’s performance, says voters will

Premier Andrew Fahie has declined to rate his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration’s time in office thus far, deciding to leave the task to voters at the next elections.  “I never rate myself yet. The people do that at the […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 7:48 AM /
Visitors unboarding a cruise ship in the territory recently. (BVI News photo)

There’s potential in cultural tourism

Premier Andrew Fahie has said the BVI can attract more visitors to the territory by maximising its ‘cultural tourism’. Speaking at his one-on-one session with the media last Friday, the Premier said there are many untapped economic opportunities in cultural […]

by / on December 14, 2021 at 7:42 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie and wife Sheila Forbes-Fahie.

Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza slated for Saturday

The annual ‘Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist’ will be held on December 18, at the Festival Village Grounds in Road Town as a continuation of last year’s event. Premier Andrew Fahie said he wanted to show everyone that […]

by / on December 13, 2021 at 4:34 PM /
Speaker Julian Willock

2 HOA members came in direct contact with COVID exposed staff

Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock has confirmed that a member of the HOA staff was exposed to COVID-19 on Friday and was in direct contact with two members of the House. The Speaker, in a statement […]

by / on December 13, 2021 at 1:38 PM /