Legislation to empower nurses to function in enhanced capacities in their profession is being promised for the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Carvin Malone had made the promise following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of […]
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Immigration and health officials meeting to discuss measures to guard against Coronavirus
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The BVI’s Immigration Department is preparing to take whatever border control measures that may be necessary to safeguard the territory from the deadly Coronavirus outbreak in China. Acting Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn told […]
Mixed results | New kiosks reveal generally satisfied travellers at airport
The new customer service kiosks placed at the TB Lettsome International Airport and at the Road Town Ferry Terminal depicts that while travellers are generally satisfied in the service they received at the airport, a number of them were not. […]
Penn-led PAC promises to probe VIP gov’t and past NDP spending
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff With a promise of performing effectively, members of the Opposition have given an assurance that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be utilising its legislative powers to probe government spending from both the present […]
A local was ‘never intended’ to head RDA — Turnbull
While commenting on talks from the Fahie administration about the possibility of a local becoming the next CEO of the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA), Opposition legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has said the qualifications for the post indicate that a […]
Premier open to discussions with other legislators willing to switch
Premier Andrew Fahie is remaining tight-lipped on whether other Opposition legislators are expressing interest in joining the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). Fahie, who is the VIP’s chairman, however, said he is open to entertaining discussions around the topic if others […]
Three local junior athletes qualify for 2020 CARIFTA Games
Three junior athletes from the British Virgin Islands have qualified for the 2020 Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games which are scheduled to take place in Bermuda in April. These local qualifiers include the reigning CARIFTA Under-17 Boy’s 200-meter champion […]
COMMENTARY: Victimisation in politics
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor One politician’s assertions on victimization reveal a pervasive culture. Now, when it comes to victimization in politics anywhere, all are guilty. There is no innocent political party. Talk to anyone who is impacted by politics from […]
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
American basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died, United States media reports. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and three others died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, January 26. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Bryant […]
CCTV cameras to finally return to bolster local policing
Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras are expected to arrive in the British Virgin Islands in the coming weeks and will assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in policing the territory. This was revealed by Commissioner of Police Michael […]
