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The tourism hotspot, Quito's Gazebo in Cane Garden Bay

Quitos calls it quits for rest of tourist season

One of the territory’s notable hospitality businesses in the Cane Garden Bay community has called it quits on the remainder of the tourist season due the effects felt from the government’s COVID-19 protocols. This is according to the official Quitos […]

by / on January 22, 2021 at 7:30 AM /
US President Joe Biden. (Photo by Getty Images)

All persons travelling to US must now be tested and quarantined

All persons travelling to the United States (US) will now have to quarantine when they arrive. This according to the new US President, Joe Biden who made the announcement on Thursday. The decision, which also accompanied a new mandatory requirement […]

by / on January 22, 2021 at 7:14 AM /
Police officer interdicted for ‘criminal offences’

Police officer interdicted for ‘criminal offences’

A police officer has been held in connection to recent illegal activities reported in the territory. The Royal Virgin Police Force (RVIPF) gave that indication while responding to questions from BVI News on Thursday, January 21. “Commissioner [Michael Matthews] is […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 5:16 PM /
Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Cox QC MP

BVI gov’t seeks international legal representation for Commission

The Andrew Fahie administration has acquired international law firm to represent his government in the upcoming BVI Commission of Inquiry sanctioned by Governor Augustus Jaspert. The announcement was made moments ago by the Premier’s Office via a media release. According […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 2:33 PM /
One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!

One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!

Police have charged Kareem Douglas in connection with the drugs uncovered during a vehicle search in the Brandywine Bay area of Tortola on Tuesday. The accused Georges Northside resident has been charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply. […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 2:20 PM /
"The potential and sought-after effects of this GLOBAL ATTACK on the BVI on January 18th 2021 is equalled, in recent times, to a few others ... September 6, 2017 [and] September 11, 2001." — Carvin Malone

Commission of Inquiry ‘attack’ equals to 9/11, Irma, historic crises?

Government legislator Carvin Malone has described Governor Augustus Jaspert’s January 18 announcement of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the BVI government as an “attack” on the territory. Malone, who was speaking in an unofficial capacity on his personal Facebook […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 10:32 AM /
Inquiry Commissioner, the Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom.

Who is the Commissioner of Inquiry?

Amid this week’s announcement that the BVI will have its first Commission of Inquiry (COI), the public has been briefly introduced to The Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom who will serve as the Commissioner of Inquiry. Tomorrow, the public will […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 7:55 AM /
First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI

First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI

For the first time in the history of the British Virgin Islands, aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have received introductory training locally, which will enhance their capacity to become regionally certified EMTs. This is according to a recent media release […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 7:09 AM /
Man allegedly assaults cops who refused to return seized motorcycle

Man allegedly assaults cops who refused to return seized motorcycle

BVI News understands that a man was last week arrested and charged with escaping custody and for assaulting at least three police officers, including a female law enforcer. It is understood that further charges may be laid against the accused […]

by / on January 21, 2021 at 6:45 AM /
Close up photo of female scientist holding a laboratory pipette and a blood sample tube for covid-19 in laboratory. She is wearing a protective suit, laboratory glasses, surgical mask and surgical gloves. Selective focus on tube. Shot with a full frame mirrorless camera.

Nine new COVID cases recorded in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands has recorded nine new cases of the COVID-19 virus and three new recoveries. This brings the total active cases in the territory from the previously-announced 14 to 20. This is according to the latest COVID-19 dashboard […]

by / on January 20, 2021 at 2:29 PM /