By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff With multiple in-transit countries to the territory experiencing a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, the BVI remains vigilant as the prevalence of the virus in these countries increases the probability of exposure to the […]
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REPORT: BVI responsible for 3.8% of global tax loss
A new study published by global advocacy group, the Tax Justice Network (TJN) shows that annually, the BVI accounts for some 3.81 percent of global tax loss. This data means the BVI accounts for almost four percent of the money […]
$450K deal signed for recovery works to RVIPF marine base
Governor Augustus Jaspert has signed a $450,000 Deed of Contribution agreement with the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) that will assist with the rehabilitation works to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Base. The initiative stems from a $1.2 […]
Public campaign needed to raise political consciousness of locals
President of the H Lavity Stoutt Community College, Dr Richard Georges has called for a public education campaign to inform BVIslanders about their civic duties, constitutional rights, and the overall politics of territory. Speaking on a recent airing of the […]
UK national nabbed for forging Customs document
Information reaching BVI News is that a UK national residing at a Tortola address was recently slapped with forgery charges related to a boat he was trying to send to the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI). It is unclear […]
Utility disconnections anger residents
BVI News understands some residents are frustrated because their electricity and water services have been disconnected due to lack of payment in recent times. Among the arguments being cited against utility disconnections is the harsh economic climate that persists due […]
‘Now is the perfect time to sail in the BVI’ | Local charter readies
At least one charter company has officially announced its resumption of services to international guests as the territory continues to near its reopening date to tourist arrivals. Horizon Yacht Charters, in a media release on Wednesday, said they were welcoming […]
OECS taking Consumer Protection tips from Jamaica
As the territory charts its own way as it relates to establishing a consumer protection commission and tribunal, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is seeking technical support from the Jamaica Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) to improve the consumer […]
Labour and Immigration’s merged system to come online by December 1
The modernising process which will see the introduction of a fully online automation system between the Labour and Immigration departments is expected to be operational in time for the return of tourists on December 1. According to Labour & Immigration […]
Orders flowing in as Pfizer’s COVID vaccine passes final stage
Just a week after reporting that preliminary analyses of its COVID vaccine were 90 percent effective, American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reported this week that the vaccine has been proven to be 95 per cent effective after passing through the final […]
