Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie has announced the territory’s 2021 budget to be $402,132,046. This figure is some $12 million less than the 2020 budget, which was $414,008,611. Giving a breakdown of the allocations in the House of […]
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Fahie details $158M improvement plan for Beef Island Airport
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is presently working on a $158 million Capital Improvement Programme (CIP) that will completely transform the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport into a modern facility by 2025. Delivering his address in the House of Assembly […]
Should elected gov’t take charge of National Security portfolio?
One member of the legal fraternity has signalled that it is now time for the BVI to decide whether it wants the portfolio of National Security to be given to the elected government or remain under the Office of the […]
Nat’l Security Council considering to get more help from UK
The National Security Council (NSC) is now considering whether further external assistance from the United Kingdom (UK) is needed to tackle corruption in the territory. Governor Augustus Jaspert made that statement during Tuesday’s media briefing to announce the territory’s quarter-billion-dollar […]
Some Customs, Immigration officers frustrated not knowing whereabouts of UK naval ship
*story amended* Some members of local law enforcement agencies such as the Customs and Immigration departments have expressed frustration regarding the covert operations of the British Royal Navy vessel, HMS Medway, in the BVI’s territorial waters. Commissioner of Police, Michael […]
Amid COVID, how will gov’t fuel 2021 budget?
All eyes will be fixed on the House of Assembly on November 12 as Premier and Finance Minister, Andrew Fahie delivers one of the most important budget presentations in the history of the BVI. As the entire economy has taken […]
Special list of persons exempted from mandatory quarantine
Pilots, boat captains and diplomats are among a special category of persons that the government has exempted from undergoing the mandatory four-day quarantine period once entering the territory. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made that announcement during Tuesday’s media update […]
Accused policeman may not be safe in prison if denied bail, court hears
Placing local policeman Darren Davis on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison presents a risk to his safety since he will be surrounded by inmates — some of whom he may have arrested in the past. That was Davis’ argument through […]
Visitors will not be turned away if they test positive on arrival
Health Minister Carvin Malone has said the government will make provisions to accommodate tourists who test positive immediately after arriving in the BVI. Negative COVID-19 test results are required before entry into the BVI. But Minister Malone said visitors will […]
Corruption exists in BVI and major crimes might be going undetected
Governor Augustus Jaspert has said the 2,300-kilo cocaine haul involving a local policeman proves that pockets of corruption not only exist in the territory but may be contributing to other major undetected illegal activities. Governor Jaspert, who is responsible for […]
