Amid a seeming spike in serious crime in recent months, the Office of the Deputy Governor (DG) is seeking to recruit what it described as Security & Justice Policy Advisor. This advisor will be required to conduct assessments and management […]
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Penn concerned farmers, fishers grants not under subject ministry
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has expressed concern that disbursements made to farmers and fisherfolk under the government’s COVID-19 assistance grant programme were not made under the relevant subject ministry. Speaking on the NDP Radio programme recently, Penn said the payments […]
Local yacht captain fined for falsifying documents
The captain of a local charter yacht, Prime Time, who departed the territory unbeknown to authorities has been charged and fined for reported breaches under the Customs Management and Duties Act. Speaking on ZBVI Radio recently, Deputy Commissioner of Customs […]
Seniors treated to Fun Day in the First District
Under the Carrot Bay Seniors Programme, senior citizens in the First Electoral District were yesterday treated to a Sports & Fun Day. And by all indications from First District Representative, Premier Andrew Fahie, the ‘golden gems’ in his constituency enjoyed […]
Decision to increase the cost of electricity reversed
Less than 24 hours after the announcement that the cost of electricity would increase locally, Premier Andrew Fahie has responded to reverse those changes. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) had said in a statement yesterday that, going forward, all customers’ […]
No Thanks! Legislators decline AG’s legal services in COI
In a perplexing twist, legislators have chosen to decline the services of Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith as their Counsel in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). The lawmakers have opted instead to be represented by BVI law firm, Silk […]
STUDY: Over 95% of Britons develop antibodies after 1 dose of vaccine
As a considerable number of residents refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine locally, a recent UK study has found that more than 95 percent of Britons develop COVID antibodies after taking one dose of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines. Antibodies […]
Ministry of Education & Agriculture gets two Permanent Secretaries
In a move expressed as enhancing key social and productive sectors, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Sports & Agriculture is expected to benefit from the posting of an additional Permanent Secretary (PS). In a government release sent on […]
Government’s ‘internal review’ not a conflict, COI finds
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has indicated it is satisfied there is no conflict of interest involving the government-sanctioned internal review that was believed to be something being done in parallel to the COI. The government announced the review on […]
Public pound offers solution for territory’s strays
A new public pound is expected to provide much-needed relief for residents who encounter stray animals on their property and serves as a response to the growing number of roaming livestock across the BVI. Deputy Premier and Agriculture Minister Dr […]
