PRESS RELEASE: All business owners are notified that special measures have been put in place to accommodate the entry of skilled workers to aid in relief activity. Commissioner of the Labour Department, Janice Rymer, said officers from the department would be stationed […]
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Uniform optional -Students told register near home
While giving a clearer picture as to how students will be accommodated temporarily to start the school year on a shift system, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said parents should not re-register students far away from home, adding that it […]
We don’t usually seek help; we need it now
Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool, who proudly supported a recent decision to refuse help from a Royal Navy ship when a tropical wave devastated parts of the territory last month, indicated that he is now willing to put […]
Processing of police reports, visa waivers halted
The processing of police records and visa waivers has been halted indefinitely because the technology used to create the documents was damaged during the recent hurricanes. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews today announced: “Since the systems for inputting and reviewing […]
BVI may evacuate citizens from Puerto Rico, USVI
Minister of Health and Social Development Ronnie Skelton said the government should consider evacuating British Virgin Islands citizens who are in the hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. He wants charter flight to be available for those citizens, and possibly ferries for others […]
Importers urged to be patient amid issues at ports
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has urged importers to be patient, adding that his administration is working to address issues being faced regarding the clearance of goods at the territory’s ports. “I am aware of issues clearing goods that business […]
Walwyn reveals plan for early childhood students
While noting that many early childhood centres were damaged by Hurricane Irma this month, education minister Myron Walwyn announced that early childhood centres are being set up and a special programme is being implemented to assist children as early as […]
Tropical wave may affect BVI
A tropical wave is likely to result in the British Virgin Islands experiencing showers and thunderstorms tonight into tomorrow (September 30), said the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). It explained: “Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, along with […]
NHI now accepting contributions
PRESS RELEASE: The National Health Insurance (NHI) of the Virgin Islands and BVI Social Security Board (SSB) are now accepting contributions. Payments can be made in person at the offices in Road Town, Tortola and via wire transfer. Persons wishing […]
State of emergency relaxed – Premier in control
The state of emergency imposed following Hurricane Irma this month has been relaxed, and Government said it is again taking control of all its normal functions under the leadership of Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. Under the full state of […]