Government is projected to spend more than $2 million for the 250 rooms it has leased to quarantine returning nationals. Health Minister Carvin Malone disclosed that figure in response to questions from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn in the House of […]
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Revenue collected by BVIFSC drops by $10.8M so far — Premier
Revenues received by the state-owned BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) between January 1 and June 6 this year have dropped roughly 10 percent when compared to the same period last year. Giving a breakdown of the figures in the House […]
Liquor Licensing Board to be established! Cameras, security will be required to sell alcohol
Legislation is being implemented to establish a special board to approve liquor licenses and to make it mandatory for businesses to install surveillance cameras and hire security guards in order to get a license to sell alcoholic beverages. This legislation […]
Cabinet discussing the possibility of summer schools amid concerns about online classes
With only a few weeks left in the 2019/2020 academic year, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said Cabinet is currently discussing the prospect of summer schools/camps as a supplement for students who have fallen behind because of COVID-19. His […]
REPORT: Late funding caused VG Festival Committee to pay performers out of pocket
Members of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee (VGFC) were “forced to use personal funds to secure performers” for last year’s festivities because of late funding from the government. This is according to the recently-released 2019 report from the Virgin Islands […]
CDB donates $25K to furnish local shelters with protective equipment
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has given $25,000 into the British Virgin Islands to equip various hurricane shelters across the territory with the necessary COVID-19 protective equipment. Information & Education Manager at the Department of Disaster Management Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel told […]
Businessman allegedly found with coke and guns gets $150K bail
Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards, who initially denied bail to businessman Korrey Stoutt — one of three men found with guns and more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine last month — was effectively forced to offer him bail after his […]
Natural disaster vulnerability assessment to be conducted on VG
A vulnerability assessment is scheduled to take place on Virgin Gorda and is aimed at building resilience against hurricanes and other natural disasters on the sister island. This is according to Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley, who made the announcement […]
Curfew now starts at midnight, beaches open till 7 pm, mass gatherings rise for select groups
The territory-wide ’10 pm to 5 am’ curfew has been further relaxed to now run from midnight to 5 am daily. Access to beaches has also been extended by two hours daily. The new beach hours are from 5 am […]
COVID-19 pushes more local hospitality businesses to join BVI Staycation programme
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The BVI Tourist Board has seen a considerable increase in the number of local tourism-based businesses that participate in its annual Staycation programme that invites BVI residents to vacation in the territory at discounted […]
