The government has announced that its proposed Business Licensing Act (2020) will seek to eradicate “fronting” — something often done by persons who want to circumvent the law when opening new businesses in the territory. In the BVI, fronting is said […]
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Most of the BVI’s hillside ‘big houses’ came through hard work
Amid the call for the BVI to clamp down on individuals with unexplained wealth, former legislator Myron Walwyn said some members of the public are using the opportunity to question the hard work of Virgin Islanders who have hillside mansions. […]
Gov’t to introduce overnight quarantine if vaccinations increase
Once the number of vaccinations in the territory gets to a certain threshold, persons travelling to the BVI will only be required to quarantine overnight, if at all. Under the current protocols, persons are generally required to quarantine for four […]
Czech Billionaire with strong ties to VG dies in helicopter crash
Czech Republic billionaire and long-time Virgin Gorda resident, Petr Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska on Saturday. PPF Group, the investment company that Kellner co-founded, confirmed his death in a statement on Monday. Four others were killed […]
Flow introduces faster internet speeds
Telecommunications giant, Flow is now introducing faster internet speeds as well as family-type plans to local consumers. Flow announced the roll-out of these initiatives at a press conference last Thursday. Country Manager for Flow, Ravindra Maywahlall said internet consumers can […]
BVI looking to expand into ‘expedition cruising’
The government is making considerations for the BVI to expand its tourism product into expedition cruising. This type of cruising is much like the traditional cruise industry but evolves around small vessels, luxury cruise yachts, expedition ships and classic sailing […]
Teen arrested for burglary, damaging business cameras
An 18-year-old male of no fixed place of abode has been arrested and charged for burglary and multiple incidents of criminal damage. A media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Monday alleges that the teen criminally […]
COVID Alert! Isolate if you attended SCB funeral on Saturday
The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health & Social Development: The Ministry of Health is notifying the public that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the funeral held on March 27th, 2021 at the Sea […]
Malone qualifies for 2021 Olympics!
Local Long Jump sensation Chantel Malone has officially secured her spot at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan this summer. Malone leapt her way into this year’s Games by surpassing the ‘6.82 metres’ Olympic qualifying standard for the Women’s […]
Gov’t spending $24K to modernise Labour laws
The government is modernising its Labour laws and will be spending at least $24,000 to do it. That money will be paid to an Italian university professor, Michele Tiraboschi who has been hired to provide consultancy services for the project. […]