Premier Andrew Fahie has postponed the government’s programme to regularize select expatriates, effective immediately. The Premier made the announcement moments after a meeting with the Virgin Gorda community on the matter on Thursday night. “In respect to the people of […]
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Number of food vans in RT a concern | Plans for outdoor food courts on the horizon
Plans to develop concentrated areas where mobile fast food restaurants can operate are on the horizon for Road Town Chief Planner in the Town & Country Planning Department Greg Adams said this is being done because of the number of […]
BVI promised to retain a number of EU benefits despite Brexit, says Governor
The UK government is said to be taking considerable steps to mitigate against possible adverse impacts Britain’s exit from the European Union — a process known as Brexit — will have on the BVI. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave this assurance […]
Yello pages for local businesses returning to BVI
The Yello pages of the BVI’s telephone directory is returning to the territory for the first time in more than two years. General Manager of Yello (Barbados) Ltd Carlyle Roberts made the announcement at a business engagement meeting at Flow’s […]
Case against gov’t tossed out, Skelton Cline mum
The matter involving the non-renewal of a contract for the former Head of the BVI Ports Authority, Claude Skelton-Cline was tossed out of the high court on Thursday by Justice Vicki-Ann Ellis. The matter was against the then Dr Smith-led […]
BVI in full preparation mode as it braces for 2019 hurricane season
Governor Augustus Jaspert has been working with the relevant authorities to ensure the territory is well prepared ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. This was revealed at a media briefing at Government House on Thursday where Governor Jaspert explained some […]
Landlord accused of wounding tenant
A landlord from Virgin Gorda has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly wounded his tenant. Charged with wounding and being armed with an offensive weapon — a knife — is Morris Huggins. He entered a not guilty […]
New beach policy to create designated spaces for animals — Wheatley
When the new national beach policy comes into effect, animals such as dogs and horses will have designated areas to roam. Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley said this is necessary to ensure everyone can enjoy their stay on local […]
Screening for measles at local ports of entry impractical, says health officials
Despite a major outbreak of measles worldwide this year, health officials have said surveillance for the virus at major ports of entry would not be a practical measure for the territory. Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health Dr […]
Major employment boom project for VG; could improve island’s banking services
The expected boom in employment on Virgin Gorda is likely to positively impact banking services on the sister island, Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has said. Wheatley said with several hotels, resorts and restaurants scheduled to reopen late this year […]
