Health officials have announced the cancellation of three cruise ships to the territory after reports of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases aboard those vessels. In a release issued by the Ministry Health, officials said the Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, and Wind Surf, all scheduled […]

The Cabinet has reviewed and approved several amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act and these include stiffer financial penalties for breaches of the Act. The executive body approved the increase of the maximum statutory fees on offences cited in the […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]