Veteran legislator Julian Fraser has said government ministers have no one they can complain to if they have a disagreement with their Premier. Giving evidence before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently, Fraser made it clear that he was not […]
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Over 200 BVI residents get COVID jab from USVI
The Ministry of Health has reported that nearly 234 persons have been vaccinated under the collaborative Vaccination Bubble Initiative between the BVI and neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI). The initiative, which ended lasted Thursday, saw 65 adults and 169 children […]
Flow equips Leonora Delville Primary students for back-to-school
As face-to-face classes resume in the BVI, telecommunications giant, Flow has partnered with Nagico Insurances and RoadTown Wholesale to donate back-to-school supplies to students at the Leonora Delville Primary School. Flow reported that approximately 72 students were presented with COVID-19 […]
Nightclubs now allowed to reopen if all staff, patrons fully vaccinated
The government has issued a conditional vaccination order for nightclubs wishing to resume operations in the British Virgin Islands. According to the government’s latest Public Health (COVID-19 Control & Suppression) Order issued on Friday, September 17, “all nightclubs and entertainment […]
Willock says AG misled the court
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock has accused Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith of misleading Commercial Court judge, Justice Adrian Jack who presided over the injunction court case that Willock instigated against three Commission of Inquiry attorneys. Since […]
Premier gives COI conflicting reasons for board members’ removal
Premier Andrew Fahie has been accused of giving conflicting responses as to the reason for the removal of members from the Climate Change Trust Fund Board when his administration first entered office. Giving evidence before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]
Labour expected to roll back Good Standing Certificate requirements
After months of complaints about the inefficient nature of his government’s policy, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has announced that he will roll back the burdensome Good Standing Certificate requirements implemented for work permit applicants. Through the policy, employees are required […]
COI grilled our Premier like a common criminal
The ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been accused of interrogating the BVI’s Premier like a common criminal. The accusation was made by government minister Vincent Wheatley when he appeared on the Honestly Speaking radio show yesterday, September 16. Premier […]
Tropical waves lurk in the Atlantic as peak of hurricane season nears
As the peak of the 2021 hurricane season moves closer, two tropical waves have formed in the Atlantic and one is forecast as being likely to develop over the weekend or early next week. The one showing greater signs of […]
Road Town Health Centre closed until further notice
The following is a media release from the BVI Health Services Authority The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Primary Health Care is informing the general public that effective Friday 17th September 2021 the Road Town Health Centre will […]
