Premier Andrew Fahie said his administration continues discussions behind the scenes for the BVI to enhance its airlift capacity and to increase accommodations in the territory. Speaking recently on the VIP’s Let’s Talk radio programme, the Premier said talks were […]
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Better compensation needed for frontline workers — Penn
As the BVI continues to weather the storm of an unprecedented COVID-19 upsurge, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has called for better compensation for frontline staff in the territory. “Instead of taking money to pay for political consultants, we need to […]
COMMENTARY: Back to our roots
By Shaina Smith, Contributor A few mornings ago, as I thought about current local affairs, a map of the Virgin Islands popped into my mind with the words ‘We The People’ on the back. I started seeing lines drawn on […]
BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative officially launched
The following is a media release from the Ministry of Health on BVI residents seeking to get alternative COVID-19 vaccines in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). Residents of the Virgin Islands who wish to receive the Pfizer or Johnson […]
McMaster wins again! Qualifies for Olympic final
Kyron McMaster has made the Olympic final of the men’s 400-metre hurdles event. Running out of lane number seven, McMaster finished his semi-final in first with a time of 48.26 on Sunday morning, August 1 (BVI time). This makes him […]
Historic! Chantel Malone jumps into the Olympic finals
Local long jumper Chantel Malone has made history for the British Virgin Islands during her performance at the Summer Olympic Games happening in Tokyo, Japan. She has become the first athlete in the history of the territory to ever make […]
Police sergeant charged for drug possession with intent to supply
This article has been updated A police sergeant in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply. He is Officer Troy St Helen who has been suspended from […]
BVIPA deducting ‘quarantine time’ from staff’s vacation allotment
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said he has received complaints from staff at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) that their vacation allocations were unfairly being deducted for quarantine purposes if they are suspected to have COVID-19. The BVI experienced an unprecedented […]
New BVIHSA chair expected to use US connections to improve hospital
Newly appointed BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman, Moleto Smith Jr has a weight of expectation on his shoulders according to Opposition legislator, Julian Fraser. Smith’s appointment was confirmed before the House of Assembly (HOA) on Thursday, July 29. He […]
Ambiguity enshrouds HOA debate in Neville Smith’s exemption
A stirring debate about a section of law that allows a House of Assembly (HOA) member exemption from vacating his seat was a major point of contention during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, July 29. A motion/resolution to have government legislator, […]
