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Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Hurricane home repairs to start from January with 30+ signed

Government has revealed plans to commence repair works to more than 30 hurricane-damaged houses across the territory as early as next month. Social Development Minister, Carvin Malone made this announcement in a recent session in the House of Assembly.  Malone […]

by / on December 21, 2020 at 7:15 AM /
Captain Kennard de Castro (left) in the cockpit with First Officer Alvason 'Lex' Davies.

All-BVI deck crew was always a goal — local American Airlines pilot

Following the recent historic achievement of being part of the first-ever all-BVI flight deck crew to fly a United States airline, Captain Kennard de Castro said it was a mission he knew he would always accomplish. On November 16, 2020, […]

by / on December 21, 2020 at 7:11 AM /
American serves 4 months for breaching quarantine in Cayman

American serves 4 months for breaching quarantine in Cayman

Eighteen-year-old US citizen Skylar Mack is now serving a four-month prison sentence in the Cayman Islands after breaking mandatory quarantine protocols in that territory. Mack’s Caymanian boyfriend Vanjae Ramgeet was also given the same sentence for aiding and abetting her […]

by / on December 21, 2020 at 7:00 AM /
16-yr-old male charged for sex underaged girl

16-yr-old male charged for sex underaged girl

BVI News understands that a 16-year-old male was this week arrested on suspicion of having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 years. Our News centre understands that the young man attends a prominent high school in […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 8:20 PM /
Scenes at the TB Lettsome International Airport on Day 2 of the reopening of local borders to visitors. (Photos by Kamal Haynes/BVI News)

Special waivers for locals, residents returning without tests results

Residents and Belongers experiencing difficulties in attaining pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test results can now apply to have a special waiver that will allow entry into the territory without a test. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who made […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 7:42 AM /
Not the exact FedEx package mentioned in the story

Airport Customs finds weed in FedEx package

Customs officers at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport have discovered cannabis in a FedEx package that was sent from the United States, our news centre has been told. BVI News understands that the weed was discovered earlier this week. […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 7:24 AM /
COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase

COVID cases climb to 11, fines increase

There are now 11 active COVID-19 cases in the BVI. Health Minister Carvin Malone revealed this number Thursday night, December 17. The minister said all the active cases were imported and were confirmed either after the first COVID-19 test immediately […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 7:10 AM /
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Nine certified in coaching programme

Nine persons from across the British Virgin Islands have officially been certified in the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) programme, which provided coaches with the ability to successfully identify and develop young talent. The programme which was completed over an eight-week […]

by / on December 18, 2020 at 6:04 AM /
UK national selected as new Police Commissioner

UK national selected as new Police Commissioner

Another United Kingdom national has been chosen as the territory’s next Police Commissioner, BVI News understands. It is unclear when exactly the new top cop will take office but the present Commissioner, Michael Matthews is set to demit the post […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 12:45 PM /
COVID vaccines to arrive late January

COVID vaccines to arrive late January

The British Virgin Islands is likely to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in late January 2021 into early February. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme recently. […]

by / on December 17, 2020 at 6:49 AM /