Premier Andrew Fahie has inked an agreement to establish medical schools in the British Virgin Islands. According to a February 18 media release from the Office of the Premier, the agreement was signed with the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Medicine […]
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Gov’t now has access to satellite imagery remote sensing technology
Government now has access to satellite imagery data which will be used to create various policies geared at preserving the natural environment of the British Virgin Islands. This comes on the heels of the successful completion of the two-year Flood-Resilient […]
‘Powerful’ landlord threatens to get accused tenant deported, court hears
St Vincent native Devye Nicholson told the court that her former landlord — who she claims is ‘well-connected’ in the territory — threatened to cause her to lose her employment and subsequently deported over a tussle. This tussle resulted in […]
EU Update: BVI recognised as a tax-compliant jurisdiction
The British Virgin Islands is now recognised by the European Union (EU) as a jurisdiction which is fully compliant for tax purposes. A media release from the Office of the Premier dated February 18 said the EU had made an […]
Cash found among drugs aboard fisherman’s vessel forfeited to Crown
Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo has ordered that the sum of $3,800 that was found aboard a fisherman’s vessel along with drugs last year be forfeited to the Crown. The cash belonged to St Thomas man, Gerard Hilaire, when he was caught […]
Local healthcare facilities collaborating as preparative measure for Coronavirus
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has revealed plans to manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat locally — a plan that seeks to create a collaborative effort between the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, community clinics and residential households. Acting Chief […]
New legislation and statutory body coming to boost BVI agriculture
Government has revealed plans to revitalise the local agriculture industry through the implementation of new legislation and the establishment of a new statutory body. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Natalio Wheatley made it clear during a recent airing of the Honestly Speaking with Claude Skelton Cline […]
Territory putting earthquake and tsunami measures in place
Governor Augustus Jaspert has given assurance that the relevant authorities are putting all the necessary measures in place to ensure that territory is ready should an earthquake or tsunami threaten the British Virgin Islands. He made the comments at a recent […]
Franklin Walters is the new chair of VG Easter Festival subcommittee
Businessman Franklin Walters is the new chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival subcommittee. Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a committee meeting held on Virgin Gorda on February 4.” “Honourable Wheatley was accompanied by VI Festival and Fairs […]
5 more athletes qualify for nat’l team for 2020 CARIFTA Games
Five local athletes have joined the list of qualifiers for the 2020 Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games which is set to take place in Bermuda come April. The qualifying athletes are Akrisa Eristee, Kaelyaah Liburd, Orlando Douglas, Akeela McMaster and Adaejah Hodge. Competing at […]
