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‘Disorderly’ fireman fined after curfew breach, assaulting police

‘Disorderly’ fireman fined after curfew breach, assaulting police

A local firefighter has been fined $1,950 in the Magistrate Court for offences stemming from a breach of curfew hours. The 24-year-old fireman pleaded guilty to breach of curfew, disorderly conduct, assault on a police officer, failure to comply with […]

by / on October 12, 2021 at 8:25 AM /
Premier Fahie

No gov’t could survive this COI and its terms — Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has said he does not believe any government can be subjected to the rigorous scrutiny that comes with this ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) and remain intact.  He shared that view when he appeared before the COI […]

by / on October 12, 2021 at 7:50 AM /
The National COVID-19 digital platform BVIDigiCert

Digital COVID certificate platform officially launched

The government has officially launched its digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate programme. The National COVID-19 digital platform is called BVIDigiCert and it was launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology. People […]

by / on October 12, 2021 at 6:55 AM /
Vance Lewis

Almost 90% occupancy! Demand still high for Pier Park tenancy

Tenancy at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park is nearly at 90 percent capacity despite the economic problems stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the Tourism Update press conference on Friday, October 8, Chief Executive Officer of the […]

by / on October 12, 2021 at 6:14 AM /
VG resident gets new home under housing recovery initiative

VG resident gets new home under housing recovery initiative

Virgin Gorda resident Judy-Ann Steven has expressed her gratitude to the government after she collected the keys to her new home on October 5. Steven received assistance under the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. She was able to receive a grant […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 5:17 PM /
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RVIPF community officers make their mark

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The recently dispatched community officers are again moving around and making their mark within the assigned communities. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the COVID-19 outbreak […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 3:10 PM /
"Although there is potential for abuse, we do not believe it is as loose and uncontrolled as portrayed in the Premier’s statement." — Former BVIAA board

Big plans for sister islands airports! Night flights to Anegada coming

Residents can expect more flights through Virgin Gorda and Anegada airports because of rehabilitation works being done by the government as it prepares for the upcoming tourist season. According to Premier Andrew Fahie, the beautification and rehabilitation project at the […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 7:52 AM /
Junior Tourism Minister Sharie de Castro.

Bi-weekly PCR tests for taximen transporting cruise visitors

Taxi and Livery Operators are expected to do a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test every two weeks and meet other requirements if they wish to transport visitors during the upcoming cruise ship season. Speaking at the ‘Tourism Update’ press conference […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
The Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex where the main government offices are located.

We did ‘superficial assessments’ for farmers, Premier’s PS tells COI

Permanent Secretary within the Premier’s Office, Dr Carolyn O’Neal Morton said her office made superficial assessments in determining the needs of farmers as the government distributed COVID Assistance Grants. The highly controversial rollout was met with much blowback from the […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 7:05 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Travellers coming to BVI more prepared to vaccinate than us here

Premier Andrew Fahie has indicated that persons visiting the BVI are more inclined to be vaccinated than those that are within the territory. During a press conference hosted last Friday, the Premier announced several updates to the BVI’s entry protocols […]

by / on October 11, 2021 at 6:25 AM /