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Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP

Investigations into the ESHS wall project complete! Matter given to DPP

After roughly a year since the commencement of investigations into the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall project, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has handed their findings over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is according […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 1:51 PM /
Surgical masks are recommended for single-use only and does NOT provide the wearer with a reliable level of protection from inhaling smaller airborne particles and is not considered respiratory protection — CDC

How affordable are masks in BVI? Some local stores double the prices

Since the inception of the mandatory rule to wear protective face masks while in public, some local stores are charging what can be described considerably higher prices on these items in comparison to other establishments. In a recent BVI News […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 10:31 AM /
Chief Environmental Health Officer, Lionel Michael.

Two dozen bars, nightclubs breach health protocols after reopening

Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael said health officials had to return to the proverbial drawing board after patrons at 25 bars and nightclubs failed to comply with social distancing guidelines when they reopened last weekend. In an interview with […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 7:34 AM /
File photo of Governor Augustus Jaspert signing paperwork.

Focus on COVID-19 delayed BVI Airways report from reaching HOA on time — Governor

Governor Augustus Jaspert has blamed COVID-19 for the Auditory General’s special report on BVI Airways being laid before the House of Assembly outside the stipulated three-month timeframe. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, Governor Jaspert said the Auditor […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 6:14 AM /
Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull

Education Minister asked to consider relocating flood-prone JVD Primary

Second District Representative Melvin Turnbull is challenging Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley to consider relocating Jost Van Dyke Primary School to a location that is not flood-prone. Turnbull made the call at the handing over ceremony of the territory’s first-ever […]

by / on June 10, 2020 at 6:03 AM /
Governor Augustus Jaspert

Independent experts hired to assist RVIPF in BVI Airways investigation

Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced that experts have been hired to conduct further investigations into the failed $7.2 million agreement between the previous National Democratic Party government and the defunct airline, BVI Airways.  These experts have been hired to assist […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM /
The Joshua J Smith Building that houses the Social Security Board (SSB) and National Health Insurance (NHI) offices.

No aid for those behind on social contributions | Penn urges gov’t to still assist ineligible persons

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has challenged the Andrew Fahie-led administration to assist persons who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic, despite their ineligibility. Labour & Social Security Minister Vincent Wheatley had told the House of Assembly on Monday that persons […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 1:42 PM /
Wheatley

Locals should lose their jobs last if lay-offs are happening — Wheatley

Employers in the British Virgin Islands are being told that if the need arises to lay-off staff to keep their businesses afloat during the COVID-19 crisis, BVIslanders and Belongers should be last to lose their jobs. That advice is coming […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 8:24 AM /
Dr Wheatley

BVI’s first nanotech and solar-powered library opens on JVD

Jost Van Dyke Primary School today (June 9) welcomed the opening of a nanotech and solar-powered library and resource centre at the facility — the first of its kind in the entire British Virgin Islands. The initiative included a collaboration […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 7:50 AM /
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Marlon Penn.

PENN: Wheatley’s remarks ‘borderline defamatory’ and ‘unbecoming’

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has described government minister Vincent Wheatley’s recent response to criticism of the $40 million grant from the Social Security Board (SSB) as ‘unbecoming’ and ‘borderline defamatory’.  Wheatley had accused Penn of wilfully trying to “block legitimate […]

by / on June 9, 2020 at 7:45 AM /