Premier Andrew Fahie has hit back at persons suggesting that monies set aside for Ministerial Political Advisers could have been used to increase the salaries of public servants instead. “I hear a lot of chatter of those who are fooling […]
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Deadline given for COVID grant recipients’ to say how they spent $$
After doling out millions of dollars in COVID-19 grant aid to local farmers, fisherfolk, and others, government has now issued a deadline for feedback on the impact of this aid. More than $6 million in grant aid was reportedly given […]
37 now dead from COVID in the BVI
Thirty-seven persons have been confirmed dead in the BVI because of COVID-19. This latest statistic on COVID fatalities in the territory represents an increase of roughly a half-dozen more persons. According to the Health Ministry’s epidemiological summary dated August 5, […]
St Vincent Prime Minister bloodied after hit on the head during protest
Prime Minister of St Vincent and The Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonzalves was yesterday, Thursday, August 5, injured during a major protest in the nation’s capital, Kingstown. Dr Ralph Gonzalves was hit on the head with a stone. BVI News understands […]
No problem with terminology in BVI’s ‘exemption’ laws — Fraser
While other legislators seemed troubled with the interpretation of various terms in the BVI’s ‘exemption’ laws, Third District Representative Julian Fraser had no such trouble. Legislators debated the merits of various terms in Section 67 of the Virgin Islands Constitution. […]
Many other security bids, but Neville Smith had one of the lowest
Premier Andrew Fahie has largely dismissed any controversy and concern surrounding Deputy Speaker Neville Smith’s exemption from vacating his political seat after Smith received a government contract which he’s quietly had for the last eight months. According to Section 67 […]
HEOC to advise Cabinet on protocol adjustments today
Health Minister Carvin Malone has said the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) is expected to offer recommendations today for adjustments on the territory’s existing health protocols. Malone stated that the territory “will be opening up while others are closing down”. […]
Trucking company contracted to haul JVD’s waste for next 3 years
Ever Ready Trucking has been awarded the responsibility to manage the Jost Van Dyke Transfer Station and provide hauling services for waste from Jost Van Dyke to the incinerator on Tortola. The trucking company will be providing these services for […]
Police arrest riders found with illegal bike engines
The police have arrested two riders who were found with bikes that had engines exceeding the legally permitted size. The illegal bikes in question had engine sizes 1300cc and 750cc, respectively. They were also seized. The BVI does not allow […]
First 35 travel to USVI to get alternative COVID vaccine
The first batch of BVI residents was yesterday, Tuesday, August 3, transported to the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) to receive an alternative COVID-19 vaccine. Only the AstraZeneca brand of the vaccine is available in the BVI. But through a […]
