The Ministry of Education has now received more than 1,000 Chromebook devices in less than 1,000 days since the territory was impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made that statement during a recent […]
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No visible ‘turnaround’ as traffic builds up in parts of Road Town
One month into the new traffic-turnaround that has been implemented in Road Town, afternoon traffic on Waterfront Drive was a sign of congestion on Monday, July 13. When BVI News visited the vicinity some minutes after 1 pm, there was […]
Discussions on Halls of Justice get underway
Discussions are underway for the much-talked-about Halls of Justice that will be located in Road Town, Tortola. A recent government media release said stakeholders met on July 9 to “discuss the design elements and layout of the Magistrate’s Court phase […]
$9M owed to NHI from its contributors including gov’t
Social Security Minister Vincent Wheatley has said almost $9 million is owed to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme by its contributors. Minister Wheatley made that announcement in response to questions from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn in the House of […]
Mounting local concerns about refunds as LIAT faces closure
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff With the financially strapped regional airline LIAT facing the likelihood of being liquidated, many stranded customers with credited accounts have been left in the dark on how or if they will be refunded. Liquidation […]
RVIPF detecting a presence of schemes, online scams in the BVI
Amid a public warning from the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that there is a presence of pyramid schemes and online scams happening in the British Virgin Islands. Detective Sergeant Elvis Richards of […]
TPP extends rent cuts! New businesses apply as some tenants drop out since COVID-19
While announcing some drop-outs, CEO of the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park Vance Lewis said tenants of the multimillion-dollar facility will continue to benefit from rent cuts for the next few weeks. Addressing members of the media on Friday, […]
Staff at elderly homes to be tested for COVID-19
Chief Social Development Officer Annie Malone-Frett said plans are underway to conduct critical COVID-19 tests on staff providing care to residents at the elderly homes in the territory. She told BVI News in a recent interview that it was one […]
Serious concerns! New Police Act proposing to give cops ‘immunity’ when operating under a warrant
The new Police Act that is to be implemented in the British Virgin Islands is proposing to give police officers immunity while acting under a warrant. This is one of the many changes expected under the legislation, which seeks to […]
Effective Immediately! Minister announces new requirements needed to renew work permits
This story has been updated Minister of Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley has announced new requirements that persons will need to renew their work permits. “Effective immediately, all work permit renewals being submitted to the Department of Labour & Workforce […]
