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Freeze the fees! BVICCHA says new Port charges “unacceptable”

The BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has called for the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) to withhold the recent hike in fees and hold consultation with stakeholders who will be affected by the increased costs. Last week, BVI […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:46 AM /
Premier Fahie

COI not about gov’t corruption! More to it than meets the eye

Premier Andrew Fahie has said the recently ordered Commission of Inquiry (COI) is not solely about determining whether the BVI’s government is corrupt. He said he believes it is a veiled public statement that the territory will always need external […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Contributed photo of a temporary structure that has been erected  to house Customs nad Immigration officers at the West End Ferry Dock.

Works to build permanent facility at West End dock to start soon

After being delayed by almost one year, the works to construct a permanent structure at the West End ferry terminal is set to commence in the coming months. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the announcement at […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:20 AM /
Virgin Gorda Police Station. (BVI News photo)

Jordanian jailed after assaulting cop on VG

A Jordanian national was recently charged with assaulting a local police officer. BVI News understands the man, who reportedly resides on Virgin Gorda, was arrested and brought to the VG Police Station when the incident occurred. During his interaction with […]

by / on February 2, 2021 at 7:09 AM /
The satellite device recovered in BVI waters. (Photo provided)

Balloon satellite makes its way into BVI waters

A bizarre sighting of what appeared to be a balloon satellite, caught some residences by surprise after landing in the waters of the British Virgin Islands on Friday, January 29. According to reports received by our news centre, the balloon […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 4:34 PM /
An infectious skin disease, similar to scabies, has emerged in Haiti. (CMC photo)

New infectious skin disease emerges in Haiti

As governments struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, they are keeping a close watch on Haiti where authorities are currently battling a disease which bears similarities to Scabies.  Scabies itchy condition which results in rashes on the skin and is […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 4:28 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

We received numerous complaints about Jaspert too

Premier Andrew Fahie has said he, too, received a large number of complaints about immediate past Governor Augustus Jaspert, and said he reported them to the United Kingdom on several occasions. However, according to the Premier, the reports which were […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:47 AM /
Plans for HLSCC to provide online schooling to overseas students

Plans for HLSCC to provide online schooling to overseas students

Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed major plans to have the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) advanced to the stage where it can remotely enrol regional and international students through the provision of online classes. Premier Fahie made the declaration […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:40 AM /
VINO's owner and House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock

‘Don’t take us for granted’, Speaker warns Governor Rankin

Amid claims by the government that former Governor Augustus Jaspert drew negative international attention to the BVI, Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has deposited an early warning to Governor John Rankin, urging him not to take Virgin […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:30 AM /
Inquiry Commissioner, the Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom.

Sir Gary visiting sister islands for 1-on-1 meetings with residents today

Commissioner of Inquiry, Sir Gary Hickinbottom will be visiting the territory’s sister islands today, Monday, February 1 to conduct a series of meetings with residents. Secretary of the Commission Steven Chandler said the “meetings can be one-to-one and held in […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:25 AM /