The territory’s Quarantine Authority has been activated in the British Virgin Islands as a further precautionary measure for the recent outbreak of the 2019 novel Coronavirus in China. Health Minister Carvin Malone activated the Quarantine Authority this week. “The authority […]
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Incinerator repaired! Will operate in 12-hour shifts starting today
The incinerator at Pockwood Pond is finally operational and is set to begin 12-hour shifts starting Wednesday, January 29. Minister of Health Carvin Malone told BVI News the incinerator was declared operational after undergoing repairs and subsequent certification checks by […]
Fraser urges residents to sue gov’t over environmental issues
Opposition Legislator and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has called on residents to file lawsuits against the Government of the Virgin Islands on environmental issues affecting their well-being. Fraser made the call while addressing members of the media at a […]
Health Ministry restoring BVI’s ‘Pandemic Influenza Plan’ in anticipation of coronavirus
The Ministry of Health will be restoring their pandemic influenza plan as a safety precaution measure following the recent outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China. Since the virus has no cure, specified treatment, or vaccine, Chief Medical […]
BVIPA seeking new Managing Director | Samuel acting in post
The recruitment process has commenced for a new Managing Director for the BVI Ports Authority. The post, which was recently advertised, is now temporarily being held by former Virgin Islands Party candidate in the February 2019 General Elections, John Samuel. […]
Cargo and passengers to be separated on entry at VG Yacht Harbour
The Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour marina is expected to undergo a number of upgrades which will seek to separate cargo from passengers while travelling to the marina. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley stated at his recent […]
Sub-committee for VG Easter Fest in pipeline | Festival starts April 11
Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said plans are in motion to re-elect a new Virgin Gorda Easter Festival sub-committee. Speaking to BVI News on Monday, Dr Wheatley said a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to kick start the process. He […]
Several dozens of deadly weapons, drugs, phones infiltrated into HMP
In series of searches of Her Majesty’s Prison throughout 2019, authorities undercovered dozens of contraband — several of which are so dangerous, they could be used to inflict potentially fatal chop and stab wounds. Among those weapons were a machete […]
Permission needed to operate! RT seeing increase in ‘pop-up shops’
Amid an “increase” in the emergence of pop-up shops in Road Town, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards is warning residents and would-be operators that a temporary trade license and permission must be sought before setting up these temporary points of sale. […]
Cedar and Claudia Creque advance to semi-finals of school debates
Cedar International School (CIS) and Claudia Creque Educational Centre (CCES) are through to the semi-final round of the 2020 Inter-Secondary School Debates. Competing in the first debate of the preliminary rounds on Monday, CIS defeated St George’s Secondary School (SGS) […]
