The Ministry of Health has confirmed an increase in the number of Delta variant cases in the territory over the last few weeks. In a statement by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald Georges on Christmas Eve, he said […]
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Don’t ‘nickel and dime’ tourists with cruising permits — Penn
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has urged the government not to impose burdensome cruising permits on guests that enter the BVI through its territorial waters. In a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Penn questioned the need to issue these […]
Premier and Deputy Premier test positive for COVID
Premier Andrew Fahie and Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released on Christmas Eve, Premier Fahie indicated that neither he nor Dr Wheatley are experiencing any adverse effects of the virus at this […]
Premier refutes giving contractor extra $300K for sports complex AC
Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted assertions that his government has given a contractor an extra $300,000 to install an air conditioning unit at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Opposition Leader Marlon Penn, while speaking during a previous sitting […]
Cabinet waives tender on $500K contract for gov’t payment gateway
The government has entered into a half-million-dollar contract with an entity referred to as ‘Premier Group’ for the configuration and implementation of a payment gateway. According to a Cabinet most-meeting statement released yesterday, December 23, the payment gateway is expected […]
Public Service General Orders need to be revised
Works Minister Kye Rymer said he believes the antiquated General Orders that govern the way public service officers operate should be revised. While debating the Integrity in Public Life Act during a virtual appearance of the House of Assembly recently, […]
Drakes Traders donates $5K to FSN to support abuse victims
Drakes Traders Ltd has donated $5,000 to the Family Support Network (FSN) to provide counselling for individuals who have been victims of abuse. The money donated is a part of Drakes Traders annual seasonal donation to the FSN. The $5,000 […]
Premier thankful for UN resolution on decolonisation
Premier Andrew Fahie has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) resolution on ‘the question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly at the conclusion of its 76th session on December 11, which dealt […]
East End police brings Christmas to the community
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The East End Police Station was the place to be last Tuesday evening as the East End Police Officers, through community and corporate sponsors, wrapped Christmas in […]
Our governors wrongfully using powers of assent as ‘veto’
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has contended that UK appointed governors are now using their powers of assent to legislation as a veto power. The term ‘veto’ refers to a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by […]