Residents of the British Virgin Islands will have to wait a bit longer to find out whether the territory has its first case of the Novel Coronavirus. During press conference last Thursday, February 27, government officials said at a press […]
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Gov’t awaiting decision from US court regarding former attorney in BVI Airways case
Government is now awaiting a decision in the US District Court of Columbia in the Pre-Action Discovery application filed against government’s former attorney Lester Hyman, who is alleged to have been a director in BVI Airways. Effectively, a Pre-Action Discovery […]
Gov’t considering to impose fees to use public restrooms at select beaches
Government is exploring the option of imposing fees to use public restrooms at select beaches across the territory. Minister of Natural Resources & Labour Vincent Wheatley said this is one of two alternative options being discussed by his ministry because […]
Merchant Shipping Act getting 21 changes | Includes drunk seafarer policy, mandatory insurance
Underscoring the importance of the maritime sector to the British Virgin Islands, Premier Andrew Fahie said 21 changes are being made to the territory’s existing Merchant Shipping Act of 2001. Of the 21 proposed amendments, the Premier said new changes […]
Leases and contracts to restore thriving local agriculture sector to be signed
Government has announced plans to sign a number of leases and contracts all aimed at laying the groundwork for the return of a thriving agriculture sector in the British Virgin Islands. Minister for Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement […]
Remembering HL Stoutt, a man of vision and strong leadership
The territory’s first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt was lauded as a visionary pioneer of the British Virgin Islands at his 25th Annual Memorial Celebration ceremony. Residents came out to commemorate the life and achievements of Stoutt, who is widely […]
High Court to get power to enforce debt payments by imposing on a debtor’s assets
Once amendments to the Charging Order Act of 2019 is passed, courts in the British Virgin Islands will have the power to enforce debt payments by leveraging a debtor’s assets. This is according to Attorney General Baba Aziz. Addressing the […]
BVI ordering equipment to test for coronavirus itself
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has said they are working to have local testing equipment for the coronavirus in full operation within the next few weeks. Chief Executive Officer of the BVIHSA Dr Ronald Georges gave that indication last […]
COMMENTARY: Coronavirus – the joker in the pack
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The coronavirus appeared at a very volatile moment in world history. In a new post the great financial recession of 2008 world, ruled by authoritarian types in Russia, China, India, Brazil, and even the supposedly freedom-loving […]
Increase in boats berthing in the BVI | Gov’t concerned about long-term residency on vessels
Government has reported a tremendous increase in marine-based accommodations in the British Virgin Islands since the hurricanes of 2017. Premier Andrew Fahie told the House of Assembly (HOA) recently that reports from the Central Statistics Office are that the territory […]
