Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatly has said the majority of the $10,000 sum allocated to his constituency monthly will be going towards agriculture. From that budget, Wheatley said only the seniors in his district have received their usual monthly allowance […]
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Harneys lays off a number of its BVI staff members
Global offshore law firm Harneys has reportedly laid-off an undisclosed number of staff members from its BVI offices; reportedly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Labour Vincent Wheatley gave that confirmation in a recent interview with BVI News. “I […]
Public safety risk! Some unauthorised businesses reportedly reopened — Premier
Reports coming out of the Office of the Premier are that some unauthorised businesses recommenced operations during the opening day of government’s relaxed curfew on Monday. Responding to reports in a subsequent statement later that evening, the Premier made it […]
Over 250 businesses inspected and approved for operation so far
Owners of more than 250 businesses that have been approved for reopening are going above and beyond government’s recommendations to implement hand hygiene, social distancing and other safety measures to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) locally. Chief […]
Economy to be assessed after first two weeks of internal reopening
Premier Andrew Fahie has said an assessment of the local economy will be conducted following the end of the first two weeks of the territory’s internal reopening. Premier Fahie said all activities during the first reopening phase must be to […]
PHOTOS: Day 1 of the BVI’s ‘new regular’
At the start of the first relaxed day of the territory-wide curfew, things reflected ‘the new regular’ that Premier Fahie described in a recent public address. The majority of residents who ventured outside their homes to access goods and services […]
Demand greater than supply! COVID-19 crisis causes boom in local agriculture sector
While most other local industries are being crippled by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, agriculture in the British Virgin Islands is experiencing a boom. This upsurge in the sector has, however, caused a demand for local food that is currently greater […]
Gov’t will seek COVID-19 medical supplies from non-US sources in the future
Following the recent seizure and subsequent release of its shipment by US Customs authorities, the Government of the Virgin Islands will not be importing future COVID-19 medical supplies from the United States. Minister of Health Carvin Malone told BVI News […]
‘This is hard but your turn will come soon enough’, Premier tells grounded businesses
As the British Virgin Islands enters its first phase of internal reopening following weeks of a daily 24-hour lockdown, Premier Andrew Fahie is urging business owners who have not yet received approval to operate to be patient and understanding. In […]
Violators of free food initiative to be dealt with after investigations
Government along with the Family Support Network (FSN) and the BVI Red Cross are conducting investigations to identify persons who have abused the initiative to deliver free essential grocery items to residents. Minister of Social Development Carvin Malone gave that […]
