As the territory reflected on its third anniversary of Hurricane Irma on Sunday, Premier Fahie urged residents to continue to remain in a state of readiness during the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season which has been predicted to be above average. […]
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Two more held for illegal entry! Claim they got approval from ‘local agent’
Two more persons have been apprehended for illegally entering the British Virgin Islands. Charged with illegal entry and violation of an immigration ordinance are 35-year-old Bahamian, Kadren Knowles and 36-year-old Grenadian, Kybian Joseph. The duo pleaded guilty when they appeared […]
Gov’t extends contracts to use hotels as quarantine facilities
Government has agreed to extend the contracts of hotels which are being used as isolation facilities in the territory during the Phase II border re-entry period. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone who said in a national address […]
16 new COVID-19 cases in BVI! Second testing site commissioned
The British Virgin Islands has recorded 16 new positive COVID-19 cases which brings the total number recorded in the territory to 63. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the announcement during a live public […]
Premier expects huge decline in COVID-19 cases by October
While stating he expects a number of new COVID-19 cases to be detected in the territory soon, Premier Andrew Fahie has said he believes the recent spike in cases should be well under control by late October. The Premier said […]
Too long now! Give businesses their stimulus — Opposition Leader
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn is advocating for the business community to receive their long-awaited stimulus package from the Government of the Virgin Islands. Addressing the issue via a statement on Thursday, Penn said while he is ‘glad’ that […]
Penn calls on gov’t to ‘reveal the real state of the BVI’s economy’
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has challenged the Andrew Fahie-led government to make the real state of the BVI’s economy public. He said it is vital for the people to have this information so the territory can make any necessary budget […]
Locals invited to apply for Chevening Scholarship to pursue UK Master’s degree
Locals interested in pursuing post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom for the 2021/2022 academic year are being encouraged to apply for the Chevening Scholarship Award. A recent media release from the Office of the Governor said persons interested in contesting […]
BVI’s first murder victim for 2020 remembered as a loving community man
The territory’s first murder victim for 2020 has been described by many as a devoted and loving family man whose death will have a lasting impact within his Sixth District community. Following confirmation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force […]
Father of 12 charged with illegal entry to quarantine pending bail decision
The matter of bail in the case against Duffs Bottom resident Aubrey Daniel was deferred to September 21 to allow him to be quarantined and tested for the virus that causes COVID-19. The accused 59-year-old father of 12 pleaded not […]
