Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said he believes the government continues to develop scattered systems that contribute to state resources being wasted. Penn, who was speaking at a recent sitting of the House of Assembly recently, said an example […]
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Gov’t having public consultations on Sustainable Development Plan
The government will be having a series of public consultations on a National Sustainable Development Plan for the BVI. In launching the consultations this month, Premier Andrew Fahie said his administration’s goal as it relates to the plan is to […]
‘Internal review’ launched amid reports of COVID test hiccup
The Ministry of Health will be launching a “internal review” following reports that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 was given a ‘clearance letter’ that indicated a negative test result. Reports are that this COVID patient is the person […]
Health Ministry contact tracing as funeral home temporarily closes
The Ministry of Health has commenced a contact tracing operation amid news that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended a funeral at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church last Saturday, March 27. Health Minister Carvin Malone told BVI […]
Vanterpool to pay severance to Pusser’s employees
Now that Pusser’s British West Indies has been sold, what will happen to the staff of more than 100 employees that worked at the restaurant? While the full plan post-acquisition is not yet clear to BVI News, the buyer, Mark […]
Long wait for COVID results frustrating some travellers?
Chaunci Cline, one of the leaders of the BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association’s (BVICCHA) said the long wait for COVID-19 test results has frustrated some travellers and poses threat to the BVI’s reputation as a premier tourism destination. […]
Increased fees will help BVIPA to meet int’l standards
Officials at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) have revealed that the BVI would be in danger of losing its international shipping certification if it didn’t increase fees which will provide the money to upgrade its facilities. In an interview with […]
Gov’t launches youth centre to engage young people territory-wide
The Department of Youth Affairs & Sports is launching a youth centre on April 9. This facility — which is branded the Be YOUth Centre — is being described as a space where young persons across the Virgin Islands can […]
Mark Vanterpool buys Pusser’s
Local businessman and legislator, Mark Vanterpool has purchased the popular chain of restaurants and stores, Pusser’s British West Indies Limited. Vanterpool, who owns the One Mart Supermarket Group, acquired the business last week. He said some of his investment advisors said […]
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 […]
