The Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley has announced the that government will be upgrading its mangrove nursery to a mangrove bank as it tries to benefit from and also participate in the blue carbon market. Blue […]
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Silk Legal now cleared for final written submissions to COI
Commission of Inquiry (COI), has now granted an extension for Silk Legal to make final written submissions to the investigative body. The law firm — which is representing for non-Cabinet members of the House of Assembly — was previously denied […]
Christmas in the City set for December 3 and 4 at new location
The popular seasonal event Christmas in the City (formerly Christmas on DeCastro Street) is set to happen in the first week of December at a new location. This will be the first year Christmas in the City will take place […]
Negative COVID result required 48 hours before visitors’ arrival
The government has amended the COVID-19 Control and Suppression Regulations for incoming travellers to the territory. The new amendment means visitors to the Virgin Islands have to present a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test or an approved […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: Government sinking BVI’s charter boat industry
Dear Editor, If you’re a charter industry long-timer, you know who I am. There have always been those who think the law doesn’t apply to them. All of them need prosecuting to the fullest extent of the law. The BVI […]
Local expert appointed as efforts made to revamp Civil Aviation
A local expert in aeronautical science has been appointed as the Director of Civil Aviation as steps have been taken to reestablish the BVI’s Civil Aviation Department (CAD). During his budget address last week, Premier Andrew Fahie said one benefit […]
Carrot Bay man accused of badly beating girlfriend gets bail
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 […]
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 […]
