The terminal at the Terrance B International Airport is slated to undergo some ‘interim improvements’ while government makes preparations for a much larger development effort at the Beef Island-based facility. Premier Andrew Fahie said these improvements came at the recommendation […]
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CLARIFICATION: Willock not author of message criticising public about cartoon; he just forwarded it
On Wednesday, June 24, BVI News Online published a story under the headline: Willock criticises public for ‘hypocrisy’ with VINO cartoon. In that story, our news centre reported that House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock forwarded a WhatsApp message to […]
Cannabis Licensing Authority among the plans to regulate sector
The British Virgin Islands will see the implementation of a Cannabis Licensing Authority that will serve as the governing body for the soon-to-be-realized sector, Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. The minister, who was speaking on social media about […]
Dental industry granted pioneer status! Service providers can now import equipment duty-free
The House of Assembly has approved a motion that seeks to grant pioneer status to the local dentistry industry; thereby providing tax and Customs duty relief to service providers who import dental equipment. The motion was moved in the House […]
Revised recovery plan approved! More projects available for local contractors
The House of Assembly has approved government’s revised version of the previous NDP administration’s Recovery & Development Plan that will see more contracts being available to locals. Among other things, the revised plan — which the House agreed to take […]
Channel some $$ from seized and forfeited assets to sister islands
Second District Representative where Jost Van Dyke is located, Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull, has called for the territory’s sister islands as well as its Cadet Corps to benefit from proceeds of the new Asset Seizure and Forfeiture (Amendment) Act. The amended […]
Free shuttles to 41 locations! Park & Ride takes effect June 30
Residents will be able to taxi to 41 locations/designated stops in and around Road Town free of charge with government’s Park & Ride initiative which is set to officially kick off on June 30. The service will be offered to […]
Police HQ now redesigned to provide enhanced security, command capability
Repairs to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) headquarters (HQ) at the Sir Olva Georges’ Plaza on Main Street, Tortola has been completed and refurbished with ‘internal enhancements’. The Police Force’s HQ has been operating upstairs RiteWay Food Markets […]
BVI projected to make a yearly minimum of $30M in marijuana exports
Government is projecting to make at least $30 million annually from the medicinal marijuana industry. Premier Fahie gave that indication in the House of Assembly on Monday, June 22, while responding to public criticism that government “wants to make everybody […]
Poorly-laid pipes now costing $2M to fix! Problem ignored since ‘it wasn’t a good look at election time’
Pipes which were reportedly laid incorrectly around the time of the territory’s last General Election is now costing the Andrew Fahie-led administration $2 million to rectify. Speaking in the House of Assembly Monday, June 22, Premier Fahie said the pipes […]
