A Carrot Bay resident accused of badly beating his girlfriend has been granted bail in the sum of $25,000 when he appeared in the Magistrate Court today. The accused, whose name our news centre is withholding to protect the identity […]
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Government’s marijuana legislation delayed but not denied — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has struck a tone of optimism about having the BVI’s long-delayed cannabis legislation — which passed through the House of Assembly (HOA) months ago — being able to receive the governor’s assent. During his recent budget address, […]
Job fair coming to reboot govt’s ‘1000 jobs’ programme
With many tourism businesses now actively seeking employees to fill positions, the BVI government is organising a job fair to revitalise its 1,000 Jobs in 1,000 Days initiative through the Department of Labour. While delivering his budget speech last week, […]
Malone hoping for 75% vaccination in BVI by first quarter of 2022
The government is hoping to reach the 75 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold to achieve herd immunity in the territory by the first quarter of 2022. According to data from Ministry of Health, 16,417 people have been fully vaccinated which represents […]
Work ongoing with RDA for Beef Island airport extension
Background works on the extension of the territory’s main airport facility at Beef Island, the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, are underway with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during his budget address last […]
Financial Services Institute to be renamed in Dr Mathavious’ honour
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has designated an area on its main campus in Paraquita Bay for the construction of a new Financial Service Institute which will be renamed in honour of financial services stalwart, Dr Robert Mathavious, […]
Tips to stymie scammers amid target on BVI residents
Amid reports about scamming activities happening in the BVI, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released some tips on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams. First thing’s first, immediately terminate the call if you […]
NHI going back to Labour Ministry for 2022
Premier Andrew Fahie has disclosed that the National Health Insurance (NHI) portfolio will once again be reassigned to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration. NHI was first reassigned to that Ministry back in 2020 to allow the Ministry […]
Prisoner officer and cop say they’re not guilty
Sharlene Maduro and Kareena Brea, one of the prison officers and the police officer charged with breach of trust in relation to the fatal prison stabbing of 29-year-old Nichail Chambers, pleaded not guilty when they appeared in the Magistrate Court […]
Speaker says governor threatening to dip into Consolidated Fund
House Speaker Julian Willock has alleged that Governor John Rankin has threatened to dip into the territory’s consolidated fund if he is not given independent legal support — paid for by the government — when he appears before the Commission […]
