As much uncertainty clouds the BVI’s December 1 reopening of its tourism industry, some neighbouring countries are already getting an indication that they are being favoured as hotspots for American travellers seeking vacations. Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas, and the […]
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‘Freak accident’ causes power outage in section of Sea Cows Bay
What is being described as a freak accident has resulted in a power outage in sections of the Sea Cow’s Bay community of Tortola Thursday morning, November 5. A relatively large tree in the area collapsed sometime around 6 am, […]
REPORT: Territory’s GDP to decline 13 to 17 percent this year
A report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause a major shrink in the territory’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year. GDP is the total value of goods and services (economic output) […]
Jaspert to deliver last Throne Speech on Thursday
Governor Augustus Jaspert is set to deliver his final Speech from the Throne tomorrow, November 5, at the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly. The Throne Speech is read annually at the opening of […]
BVI considering programme to attract longer-stay tourists
Labour & Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley has announced that government is considering to implement a ‘work from paradise’ programme that is currently being explored by some Caribbean countries to revive their COVID-hit tourism industries. The new work from paradise trend […]
Gov’t may have to drop another round of stimulus
The government may have to consider another stimulus package for the public if tourism doesn’t yield enough revenue to revive the economy soon after the December 1 reopening of the BVI’s borders. This was posted by Social Security Minister Vincent […]
Penn: Gov’t owes small businesses, contractors lots of $$
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn is claiming that the government presently owes small businesses and contractors in the territory hundreds of thousands of dollars for work executed. Penn levelled those claims during a recent Opposition media conference where he expressed concerns […]
Even more millions misused for EE sewerage project than we thought
Recent legal proceedings have revealed that well in excess of $20 million earmarked for the National Sewerage Programme’s East End/Long Look Project were misused over the decades. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the statement during last […]
65-y-o dies as COVID climbs in USVI
As the BVI continues to enjoy a COVID-19-free community, cases in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) are on the increase, with a 65-year-old being the latest to die of the virus. The USVI Health Department last night confirmed that […]
Penn appointed Chief Immigration Officer after long stint of acting
After occupying the post of Acting Chief Immigration Officer for more than six years, Ian Penn has finally been appointed to the position of Chief Immigration Officer (CIO). A government-commissioned media release on Tuesday said Penn’s appointment commenced from September […]
