Reports that some local employers are pressuring their workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine have been making the rounds on various social media platforms. According to the allegations, some employers have “given workers” ultimatums – saying they won’t be able […]

Roughly 15 per cent of the BVI’s estimated 30,030 population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 3. This percentage translates to 4,450 residents. They represent the number of persons who have received the first dose of the COVID […]

To better serve members of the local Spanish-speaking community, health authorities have added Spanish to the curriculum used to train emergency medical professionals. Math as well as technical English have also been added to the curriculum. “The Spanish component, in […]

The survey that was started to study the needs of the sister islands has been extended till the end of March so residents of Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, and Virgin Gorda have more time to participate. The survey specifically allows […]

Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that vaccination centres across the territory will be temporarily closed as of March 4 as the territory waits to get the next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines which has been pre-ordered. The Minister said just […]

The Acting Deputy Superintendent of Her Majesty’s Prison, Alexander Mills has been arrested. He has been charged with indecent assault. BVI News understands that the person he is accused of assaulting is a minor. Mills — a native of St […]

The Andrew Fahie-led government is moving to amend the BVI’s law books to remove “any legal barriers” that could prevent elected/appointed members of the House of Assembly (HOA) from sharing information held inside the territory’s Register of Interests. Effectively, the […]

Amid public concerns that remote learning is hampering the development of some children, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said in-person classes will be a possibility once teachers and parents are vaccinated. Students are not required to be inoculated since children […]

Having decided to prioritise local contractors for government projects, Premier Andrew Fahie said he is pleased with the decision as the locals have so far avoided project overruns. “I’m pleased that our local contractors are successfully and competitively bidding on […]

The government today signed a contract valuing some $332,000 for the renovation of the ground floor of Fire & Rescue Services Headquarters in Road Town, Tortola. The building was damaged by the 2017 hurricanes, Irma and Maria. Premier Andrew Fahie […]