Premier Andrew Fahie has hailed the International Business Company (IBC) Act of 1984 as being the main pillar to lead the BVI towards being a formidable force in the global financial services market. He made the statement in a government […]
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Historical plantation site on VG to receive facelift
The historical plantation-era gravesite on Virgin Gorda is expected to undergo a facelift. This will be done through a joint venture between the Department of Culture and the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board. A recent government media release said the […]
Digicel giving away $60K in cash and prizes this Christmas
Digicel is giving away $60,000 in cash and prizes up until December 31 as part of its annual Christmas campaign. This was revealed during a media briefing at Digicel’s flagship store in Road Town on Thursday, November 21. The telecommunications […]
Supa Cop threatens to report lawyer for ‘disrupting court’; dispute cause adjournment
Well, known police officer, Glenn ‘Supa Cop’ Callwood has threatened to file a report against a defence attorney who he accused of disrupting proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, November 20. The dispute unfolded when the attorney arrived at […]
Drag racing to become an official sport in the BVI, gov’t to begin search for designated area
Government is planning to turn drag racing into an official sport in the British Virgin Islands and will begin its search for a designated area where the motorsport can be done freely. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication this week […]
Gov’t plans to provide emergency airlift for visitors ahead of hurricanes
Persons visiting in the British Virgin Islands will soon be able to be airlifted from the territory whenever a hurricane is approaching the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement on Tuesday and said the intention behind the move is […]
BVI’s GDP projected to grow by one to three percent at the end of 2019, 2020 — Premier
The British Virgin Islands is expected to see an increase in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of 2019 and 2020, Premier and Finance Minister Andrew Fahie has said. Effectively, GDP represents the total dollar value of all […]
State funeral for Ralph T O’Neal scheduled for December 11
The state-funded funeral for former Premier, Ralph T O’Neal has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 11. A joint media release the House of Assembly and the Office of the Premier said O’Neal’s body will lie in state at the House […]
Financial Assistance Programme promised for local fisherfolk
With the aim of strengthening the fishing industry, government is planning to develop an assistance programme which will offer grants to local fisherfolk. Speaking in the House of Assembly where he delivered his Budget Address for the 2020 financial year, […]
Increased reports of gastroenteritis, residents urged to employ preventative practices
Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael is urging all persons in the British Virgin Islands to use the various preventative methods to minimise their chances of contracting the gastroenteritis (gastro) virus. This follows increased reports of persons contracting the virus […]
