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Gov’t seeks to eradicate “fronting” in the business community!

Gov’t seeks to eradicate “fronting” in the business community!

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:48 AM /
Myron Walwyn.

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. […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:45 AM /
Malone

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:40 AM /
Petr Kellner (Photo Credit: Kafkadesk.org)

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Country Manager for Flow, BVI Ravindra Maywahlall. (BVI News photo)

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:17 AM /
Sailing boat in a sea, yachting, sailing, travel and active lifestyle concept

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
Teen arrested for burglary, damaging business cameras

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 […]

by / on March 29, 2021 at 6:38 AM /
COVID Alert! Isolate if you attended SCB funeral on Saturday

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2021 at 1:23 PM /
Malone qualifies for 2021 Olympics!

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2021 at 10:42 AM /
Gov’t spending $24K to modernise Labour laws

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. […]

by / on March 26, 2021 at 12:25 PM /