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Attorney General Baba Aziz and Premier Andrew Fahie

Motion to reprimand governor delayed by a legal review of the matter

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Uncertainty surrounding the legality of the recent motion brought to the House of Assembly (HOA) to reprimand Governor Augustus Jaspert for his reported violation of the Audit Act saw Wednesday’s session of the House […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 6:59 AM /
Mostly private security hired to monitor returning nationals under self quarantine

Mostly private security hired to monitor returning nationals under self quarantine

The majority of the security officers tasked with monitoring returning residents — who are self-quarantined in isolated accommodation — are privately owned. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during a recent national broadcast on a local radio station while responding […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 6:30 AM /
BVI Airways accepted money from government with an agreement to commence direct flights between the BVI and Miami, USA . However, later laid off its staff; claiming that it needed more money to fly.

Accounting company’s advice against BVI Airways deal was omitted from documents to Cabinet

The Office of the Auditor General’s recent report about the controversial BVI Airways deal has uncovered that global financial accounts company, BDO, had warned the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government against entering into the $7.2 million agreement with the […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 6:10 AM /
Bikes to be banned after 5pm!

Bikes to be banned after 5pm!

Legislation to ban bikes and three-wheel vehicles from operating between 5 pm to 5 am daily is to be drafted in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie announced in a statement on Wednesday that Cabinet has already approved the […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 6:08 AM /
Food Drive Canned Goods Collection with filled cardboard box

Help restock FSN’s pantry! Local charities partner for a food drive

Two charities, the BVI Hands-Free and Women In Need are teaming up to restock the Family Support Network’s (FSN) pantry. Lead organiser, Alexandra Durante of BVI Hands-Free, told BVI News on Thursday that the initiative was borne out of the […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 5:51 AM /
At the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. (BVI News photos)

System for re-entry worked well on Day one | 17 more to land on Day 2

Three locals transitioned smoothly from their aircraft to isolated quarantine accommodations when they returned to the territory through the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. This now paves the way for more than a dozen new passengers to land […]

by / on June 4, 2020 at 5:45 AM /
Curfew shortens to 10pm | All business now allowed to open

Curfew shortens to 10pm | All business now allowed to open

Starting Thursday, June 4, the current 7 pm to 5 am curfew will be shortened to now run from 10 pm to 5 in the morning. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Governor Augustus Jaspert also announced that all businesses will […]

by / on June 3, 2020 at 5:29 PM /
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First batch of returning residents arrives today!

After months of closure, the first two flights with returning nationals have landed in the British Virgin Islands, a government media release has said. The flights are part of the first phase of the partial reopening of local borders — […]

by / on June 3, 2020 at 1:59 PM /
Premier Fahie (foreground) and Governor Jaspert during an April 15 public broadcast.

‘Pass!’ Premier mum on the motion to ‘reprimand’ governor

Premier Andrew Fahie has opted to “pass” on giving his opinion on the recent motion moved in the House of Assembly to ‘reprimand’ Governor Augustus Jaspert for violating the Audit Act. The violation for which the governor is accused is […]

by / on June 3, 2020 at 12:51 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Gov’t working on long-term Unemployment Benefits Scheme

Government is working to change the necessary legislation that would facilitate the implementation of a long-term Unemployment Benefits Programme in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie said on local radio Tuesday that the programme will be instituted by the […]

by / on June 3, 2020 at 7:29 AM /