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A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

You’re forgiven! Cabinet approves amnesty for property tax interest

The government has decided to offer some amount of relief to persons who are facing challenges and are currently behind with their property tax payments. “Cabinet this week, considered and approved the amnesty for the interest accrued on outstanding property […]

by / on March 4, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

Gov’t now seeking Climate Change Trust Fund board nominees

Three years following its disbandment, the government is now actively seeking applicants from the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to form a new Climate Change Trust Fund Board (CCTFB). A notice was issued yesterday, March 3 inviting written applications […]

by / on March 4, 2022 at 7:07 AM /
The University of Macau

Scholarships being offered for local students to study in Asia

Virgin Islanders who wish to pursue undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in Asia are now eligible to apply for an International Student Scholarship to study at the University of Macau based in Hong Kong as part of the BVI Asia […]

by / on March 4, 2022 at 6:41 AM /
Sergeant Marley Sebastien

Sergeant charged with perverting the course of justice gets bail

The police sergeant accused of giving inconsistent evidence in a court matter has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court where he was released on bail. Charged with perjury and perverting the course of justice is Sergeant Marley Sebastien who has […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 4:15 PM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

BVIHSA waives COVID test payment for visitors of hospital patients

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will be waiving the payment of recommended COVID-19 tests for persons visiting patients at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The Health Services Authority requires mandatory COVID-19 testing for visitors but the previous policy […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 2:49 PM /
Mobile payment with wallet app and wireless nfc technology. Man paying and shopping with smartphone application and credit card information. Digital money transfer, banking and e commerce concept.

Gov’t seeking to reduce BVI’s over-reliance on cash transactions

The BVI will soon be moving away from cash transactions if all goes as planned for the territory’s leadership. The BVI Financial Services Commission is working to facilitate the establishment of an electronic payment system for the BVI, Premier Andrew […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 8:32 AM /
Malone

Cabinet relaxes COVID-19 protocols

Cabinet has decided to relax some of the territory’s COVID-19 protocols as a result of the declining number of cases recorded in the territory. Announcing the decisions last night, the Minister of Health Carvin Malone said Cabinet made several amendments […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 8:05 AM /
Haitian national Genel Mauvais.

Have you seen this wanted immigrant?

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) dated Thursday, March 3. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Haitian national Genel Mauvais. Mauvais escaped custody while being […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 8:00 AM /
Not the exact cash mentioned in the story.

Police still probing Almestica! Detention order on $541K extended

The detention order for the cash seized at the home of Jose Almestica back in December was extended when the matter was recalled before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.  More than $541,000 was recovered during a police operation at the Ballast […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 7:54 AM /
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Beef Island Airport to become regional hub — Tourism Minister

A strategic planning and visioning exercise is expected to be initiated shortly to position the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport as a leading airport and eventually a hub in the Caribbean. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie, who made […]

by / on March 3, 2022 at 7:15 AM /