The government has extended the appointment of Benito Wheatley as Special Envoy of the Premier. His extension is until December 31, 2022. Wheatley — who previously served as BVI Representative to the United Kingdom and EU/Director of the BVI London […]
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Police renew calls for compliance of curfew order
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is anticipating continued public compliance as the new regulations reduce the curfew hours to four hours. Effectively September 19, the new […]
I don’t believe BVI will be an OT for much longer — Jr Trade Minister
The BVI‘s Junior Trade Minister, Shereen Flax-Charles has said she believes the territory will soon exit the fold as a British Overseas Territory. Flax Charles was at the time arguing in support of the government’s bill, the Virgin Islands Gaming & […]
Gov’t to roll out digital vaccine verification database next week
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be rolling out its digital database of persons who have been vaccinated in the territory. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Ronald Georges said the database will be ready by next week. This database […]
Erections reported among vaccine side-effects locally — Massiah
Some male residents who have been given the COVID-19 jab have registered what may be seen as moderate but unusual side effects, including uncontrolled penile erections and extra energy. This is according to National Epidemiologist, Harmonie Massiah, who shared those […]
Vanterpool denies sidelining former PS during cruise pier project
Former Works Minister under the previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Mark Vanterpool, has denied that anyone was sidelined in his ministry during the cruise pier development project. Vanterpool made that remark in an appearance before the Commission of […]
Premier leads delegation to Miami for Seatrade Cruise Global event
A delegation of local officials led by Premier Andrew Fahie has gone to Miami, Florida for this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global — an annual event for the global cruise industry that brings together buyers and suppliers from 140 countries. It […]
We dropped the ball by not tendering airport project — Neil Smith
Former Financial Secretary (FS), Neil Smith, conceded that the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) government should have opened up the BVI Airways Project for bids/tenders. In an appearance before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently, Smith said the party dropped […]
‘I placed too much trust in my deputy, Wendell Gaskin’ — Former FS
Former Financial Secretary (FS), Neil Smith, said he may have erred in placing too much trust in his former deputy, Wendell Gaskin. Smith made the assertion during last week’s appearance before the Commission of Inquiry where he was questioned about […]
Premier mystified at claims that Ports being privatised with merger
Premier Andrew Fahie has disputed claims that his government’s intention is to privatise the BVI’s air and seaport authorities when it merges the two entities. The merger of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is […]
