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 […]
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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 […]
61-year-old man found dead at Gene Hill
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is said to be probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 61-year-old local whose body was found at his residence on Friday, February 28. The man has been identified as Carlton Pickering. Police […]
Labour Ministry introducing Skilled Workers Amnesty Programme this year
The Ministry of Labour is set to implement a Skilled Workers Amnesty Programme (SWAP) in the British Virgin Islands this year. Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley made that announcement in a recent session in the House of Assembly where he said […]
Premier optimistic BVI will still receive UK loan guarantee
Despite moving into the third year since the United Kingdom offered to become a loan guarantor to the British Virgin Islands, Premier Andrew Fahie said he is optimistic that the people of the territory will still benefit from the offer. […]
Falsely circulating photo of alleged coronavirus carrier is why BVI needs Cyber Crime amendment
Premier Andrew Fahie has again come to the defence of his government’s controversial Cyber Crime Amendment Act; this time pointing to an individual who has been publicly singled out by some members of the public as a person suspected of […]
