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 […]
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Lewis, Wattley appointed new heads of TRC Board | Tasked to fix BVI’s internet issues
Government has appointed Vance Lewis and Vincent Wattley as the new respective Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board. Government had successfully moved a motion to have the duo appointed in the House of Assembly on […]
No confirmed coronavirus case | Suspected person quarantined pending further tests — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has sought to dispel public fears over the first suspected case of the Novel Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands. Addressing the public during an impromptu press conference at the House of Assembly on Thursday (February 27), […]
Anthony McMaster appointed Acting RDA boss after ‘rigorous review’
Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication & Works, Anthony McMaster, has been appointed to act in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA). His appointment will commence on March 2, an RDA-issued […]
Health Ministry now ensuring ‘enhanced screening’ after cruise ship denied entry into BVI
The Ministry of Health is now working with, and having continued discussions with the cruise lines “to ensure enhanced health and safety screening procedures and practices” before cruise vessels make calls to the BVI. The Premier’s Office gave this assurance […]
Suspected case of coronavirus in BVI | Local health officials thrust into ’emergency meeting’
Highly-placed sources have told BVI News that there is a suspected case of the Novel Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands. It is being reported that a local recently arrived from China — the country where the outbreak originated — […]
Taxi & Livery Commission inspectors to get more powers, JJ Parsons appointed director
While announcing the appointment of a new Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, the minister responsible for Transportation, Kye Rymer has said select workers in the Commission will be armed with greater powers to help police the local transportation-for-hire […]
National Tourism Plan under review, says Premier
Premier and Minister with senior responsibility for Tourism Andrew Fahie has said the British Virgin Islands will soon have a National Tourism Plan. The Premier, who was speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, said the plan is currently […]
Work on JVD Ferry Dock to resume in March, project to cost over $250K
Following a few months’ hiatus on the project, works on the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock is expected to resume next month, Premier Andrew Fahie has stated. Speaking at Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the Premier explained that […]
Territory-wide protected areas expanding — Wheatley
Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley said the number of protected areas in the British Virgin Islands is about to expand. Addressing Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the minister said it is a way to conserve the valuable natural […]
