The government has plans to further develop the Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum in the BVI. There are also plans to add a Heritage Sculptural Gardens to the historical site. The museum, a popular tourist attraction, was damaged by in […]
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COVID vaccines not mandatory for healthcare workers
Though they are on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, it is not mandatory for local healthcare workers to take the COVID-19 vaccines recently donated by the United Kingdom. Starting today February 11, the government will start inoculating the […]
Lots of more than just memory-loss to detect Alzheimer in early stages
With the Alzheimer disease continuing to impact many residents in the BVI, Vice President of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association, Dr June Samuel is reminding relatives about symptoms to be aware of to ensure their loved ones get early medical […]
UK’s new policy: Up to 10 years in jail for falsifying travel history
Travellers from any part of the world, including the British Virgin Islands, could face up to 10 years in prison if caught falsifying their recent travel history when entering the United Kingdom. This is according to a BBC News report […]
RVIPF: One murder, 2 ‘unexplained deaths’ in first two months of 2021
Although the police have processed three scenes involving deceased persons, the BVI has only recorded one official murder since the start of 2021. The death being treated as a murder at this time is Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge, the victim of […]
Police confirm Bob Hodge as the victim of Tuesday night’s killing
Police have confirmed Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge as the victim of last night’s shooting incident in Hannah’s Estate. The incident happened around 8 pm and no one else was injured, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said. Police are treating […]
Gov’t to resume publicising Cabinet decisions for greater transparency
Amid the Commission of Inquiry (COI) underway in the BVI, the government announced that it will resume the publishing of Cabinet decisions as it aims to promote transparency and accountability. The first of these decisions will be published on February […]
90% of RDA’s total $23M in contracts awarded to locals
Local contractors have managed to secure roughly 129 of the 144 contracts which have been awarded by the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA). The combined total of these contracts values more than $20 million. This is according to statistics provided […]
Steps being taken to insert more of VI history in schools
The BVI’s Director of Culture Dr Katherine Smith has said her office is carrying out an audit of curriculum used at all levels of the local school system as the government aims to teach children more Virgin Islands history. “We […]
New school bus donated to local special needs school
After enduring a couple years without designated transportation for the students of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC), principal Vansittart Huggins received keys to a brand-new school bus thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Lions Club of Tortola. […]
