Returning locals who may wish to quarantine at their home will no longer have to worry about the mandatory security fee of $3,500, once the government’s mobile tracking app and wristbands become operational. This is according to the Minister of […]
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90-minute delay between flights will help manage tourist arrivals
The government has announced that after December 1, incoming flights to the T.B Lettsome airport will be staggered to give officials time to properly sanitise the surroundings in preparation for other arrivals. Premier Fahie announced the measure in an address […]
Idle rider ‘aimlessly’ discharges gun through Carrot Bay
Police are reporting what has been suggested to be an ‘idle shooting incident’ in the western end of Tortola on Monday, October 26. The law enforcers are now trying to determine the identity of the gunman who they said, “aimlessly […]
FirstBank reports cybersecurity breach! Services minimally affected
Another locally operated bank has reported a cybersecurity breach that affected a number of its services. However, the bank said, ‘early detection’ resulted in the quick resumption of some of the affected services. In a media release on Monday, FirstBank […]
Visitors won’t be able to roam freely immediately after quarantine
Tourists who visit the BVI after December 1, will not be allowed to immediately roam the territory freely upon their release from the government’s mandatory four-day quarantine. Premier Andrew Fahie made this announcement Monday night, October 26, while outlining several […]
False-positive dengue results prove to be COVID-19 in some cases
With both the COVID-19 pandemic and dengue fever simultaneously impacting the territory, data now shows that rapid testing for dengue fever can lead to false-positive coronavirus results and vice versa. This is according to the National Epidemiologist, Harmonie Brewley-Massiah during […]
Tourism businesses must be course-certified before reopening
Tourism-related businesses will not be allowed to benefit from visitor arrivals after December 1 if they don’t obtain certification that proves their businesses are operating in a safe manner. In a speech to the territory Monday night, Premier Fahie said […]
Border closure helped to save lives — Premier
Though he admits that closing the territory’s borders during the recent COVID-19 outbreak came at a high cost, Premier Andrew Fahie said the action helped to spare many lives in the BVI. In an address to the territory on October […]
Online portal: Visitors must apply for BVI Gateway Certificate to enter
Persons wishing to travel to the British Virgin Islands when the territory reopens to tourism in December are required to apply through the government’s newly-implemented online portal, BVI Gateway, to gain authorisation. Premier Andrew Fahie who is also the minister […]
BVI moving to adopt ‘CARICOM Standards for Teaching Profession’ to improve education system
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he believes applying the CARICOM Standards for the Teaching Profession in the territory will allow the BVI to build resilience in its education system. Dr Wheatley gave that indication during the opening ceremony […]
